This is a generic checklist for adding a self hosted domain running on WordPress. I have to set up many WordPress sites and this checklist helps me ensure that the basic site is set up with minimum SEO enhancements. The checklist has PDF form support so you can print it or use it electronically.
1. Wordpress Domain Setup Checklist
Domain:
Date:
Buy domain at registrar
Change nameserver
Add domain at hosting company
Install WordPress (www.simplescripts.com)
Delete existing post
Change Default Category (change uncategorized to new name)
Delete existing links
Delete existing pages
Copy over theme
Activate theme
Minor Modification to Template
Add only links widget to sidebar
Plugins – Google Toolkit
Plugins – XML sitemaps
Plugins – akismet – need key
Activate plugins
General Settings – change tagline
General Settings – change email address
General Settings – change timezone
General Settings – change time
General Settings - Change permalinks
General Settings - Change Category Base
General Settings - Change Tag Base
Get Webmaster Tools Verification Code
Add Verification Code
Verify Site on Webmaster Tools
Add analytics UA number
Add content
Generate Sitemap
Created by John A Robb of http://www.SEOexpertise.ca