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Save a first draft without publishing it
Use saving and previewing deliberately so writing does not become accidental publication.
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Hosting, settings and the decisions before launch.
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Write excerpts for readers browsing a list
Give article cards a specific summary instead of a generic invitation to click.
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A featured image is not always a body image
Separate the theme’s representative image from pictures placed inside the article.
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Give the media library a naming habit from day one
Name files for retrieval and keep the source originals outside the publishing library.
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Decide whether comments belong on your new site
Choose a comment policy that someone can maintain, then check existing posts separately.
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Preview as a visitor before sharing your first page
Review the published page through a visitor’s session, links and screen size.
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A content review for the day before launch
Review the actual published content and visitor routes before declaring the site ready.
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What to keep in a site handover note
Leave ownership, editing routes and maintenance responsibilities understandable to the next person.
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