Is Your Website Ready for Back-to-School Traffic?
A Quick Teacherpreneur Checklist
August is here, and the back-to-school buzz is picking up. If you’re a teacher entrepreneur, this is the perfect time to make sure your website is ready to welcome new visitors, convert traffic into leads, and support your fall offers.
Here’s a quick checklist to help you get your site in shape before the school year starts.
✅ 1. Update Key Website Content
- Refresh your homepage to reflect any fall sales, launches, or seasonal content.
- Check your About page for outdated info or old bios.
- Ensure contact forms and email opt-ins are working properly.
✅ 2. Test Your Website Speed
- Use Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix.
- Optimize large images and clear unused plugins.
- Bonus: Quick Tips to Improve Your Website Load Time.
✅ 3. Check for Broken Links
- Use a tool like Broken Link Checker.
- Fix or redirect old URLs.
- Broken links hurt SEO and make your site look outdated.
✅ 4. Review Product Pages and Offers
- Make sure prices, descriptions, and download links are current.
- Highlight bestsellers or seasonally relevant products.
✅ 5. Optimize for SEO
- Double-check meta descriptions, image alt text, and page titles.
- Update your blog post categories and internal links.
- Use a plugin like Yoast to scan for improvements.
✅ 6. Install or Update Your Website Security Plugin
- I recommend Wordfence.
- Update all plugins and themes to the latest version.
✅ 7. Make a Backup
- Set up scheduled backups through your host or a plugin like UpdraftPlus.
- Store a copy off-site (e.g., Google Drive or Dropbox).
Bonus: Grab the Free Printable Checklist
- Want a printable version to keep on your desk? Click here to download the free checklist.
Related Posts:
- The Ultimate Guide to Website Maintenance
- Top 10 Website Tips for Teacher Entrepreneurs
- Protect Your Website: Essential Security Tips
Make this school year your best one yet—starting with a well-oiled website that works for you!
