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Website Launch
Plain-English guidance about going live, DNS changes, SSL, post-launch checks and what to do if something unexpected happens.
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9 guides in this category
01What happens when my Toolbelt Websites website goes live?Understand what going live means, why domain or DNS changes may be needed and what to expect while a new website becomes visible.02Will my website experience downtime?Understand whether a website launch may cause downtime, why some visitors can temporarily see different versions and how Toolbelt Websites minimises disruption.03Will my email continue working during launch?Learn why launching a new website does not automatically move business email and what DNS records must be protected to avoid unnecessary disruption.04How long does a website launch take?Understand why the technical launch step may be quick while DNS, caching and more complex domain or email setups can take longer to settle.05What is an SSL certificate?Learn what an SSL certificate does, why modern websites use HTTPS and how SSL differs from website hosting and domain ownership.06Does Toolbelt Websites provide SSL?Find out how SSL is handled on Toolbelt Websites managed website packages and what happens when an existing hosting arrangement is retained.07What happens immediately after launch?Learn what Toolbelt Websites checks immediately after launch, what you may notice while DNS updates and why old hosting should remain active for now.08What should I check after my website goes live?Use this simple customer checklist after launch to review important pages, contact details, forms, mobile display and HTTPS without taking on technical QA yourself.09What happens if something goes wrong during launch?Learn what to do if something unexpected happens during launch and why customers should avoid making independent DNS or hosting changes while it is investigated.
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01What happens to my existing website after launch?Understand what normally happens to the previous website and old hosting once the replacement is live.02Why is my old website still showing?Work through the common reasons an old website can still appear without making unnecessary DNS changes.03When can I cancel my old hosting?Know when it is safe to close old hosting and why email or other dependent services must be checked first.
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