Scheduling site launches

Scheduling your site launch in Ycode lets you control when your website goes live, coordinating releases with marketing plans, team approvals, or time-sensitive campaigns. This ensures a smooth public debut of your creation with confidence.

Why Schedule Your Site Launch?

• Coordinate public launch with product releases or events.

• Allow ample time for staging, testing, and internal review.

• Manage SEO and marketing timing to maximize impact.

• Avoid manual deployment errors during critical moments.

How to Schedule a Launch in Ycode

Currently, Ycode supports manual publishing with easy and fast deployment. To align your launch timing, follow these steps:

1. Use a Staging Environment

Set up a staging environment to prepare your site and review changes privately before launch. See details in Setting Up Staging Environments.

2. Connect Your Custom Domain

To publish your site under your domain at launch, configure your domain ahead of time. Visit How to Connect a Custom Domain and Managing DNS Settings to set this up properly.

3. Plan Your SSL Certificates

Ensure you have SSL certificates configured for your custom domain before going live for secure HTTPS traffic. Learn more in Do I Need to Set Up SSL for My Custom Domain?.

4. Use Redirects Strategically

If your launch involves domain changes or URL restructuring, set up redirects beforehand to maintain SEO rankings. Our guide on How to Set Up Redirects to Maintain SEO Ranking explains how.

5. Publish at the Desired Time

When ready, manually hit the publish button as explained in Publishing Your Website. Coordinate your launch time with your team or marketing calendar.

6. Unpublish If Needed

If you need to take down the site temporarily or rollback, you can do so via Unpublishing a Site.

7. Monitor Post-Launch

After launch, track your site’s performance and visitor behavior using Viewing Site Analytics.

Best Practices for Launch Success

• Test thoroughly in staging for mobile and SEO compliance.

• Communicate launch plans clearly with your team.

• Confirm domain, DNS, and SSL configurations are finalized.

• Back up your site before publishing.

Technical Documentation and Tutorials

• Deepen your understanding of staging with Domain and Staging.

• Explore deployment automation tips in Ycode Docs.

Scheduling a thoughtful launch in Ycode helps maximize impact and minimize risks. For additional support and tips, visit the Ycode Help Center and join the Ycode Community.