Wordpress Pre Development Checklist template

Choose the Right Directory:

Select a directory and install it under public_html, Do not use ‘root’ or 'WordPress'.

Change DB Table names:

use random letter/numbers_table names instead of the default wp_table names, Checkout ‘change DB prefix Plugin'.

Use Unique Login/password:

Refrain using admin/admin as admin login/ password. Alternatively, you can follow these examples:

Username – CMW(e.g.)

Password(use strong password generator plugin)

You may use your email as login with WP Email Login Plugin.

Hide your Test Website from Search Engines:

Make sure you hide your website from the search by checking the option under Settings> Reading “Discourage search engines from indexing this site”.

Additional Steps:

Once the installation is complete. Here are some of the additional things you will need to do.

Create a "Coming Soon” page with the free SeedProd Coming Soon or WP Maintenance mode plugins.

Now, you will need to make changes in the settings under General category, Choose a www or non-www URL for the WordPress as well as site address.

Set Default Date & Time:

Don’t forget to update the Time Zone, Date/Time under settings> General.

Update Blog Title:

Very important to update the blog title and tag line appropriately under setting>General.

Change Media Settings:

Under setting > Media, uncheck the "Organize my uploads into month and your based folders" options.

Change Blog Category:

Similarly, under posts > Categories, rename the 'uncategorized' to set up a default category for posts.

Password Protected Demo Site:

Increase the security for your demo website by installing the password protected plugin

Delete Sample Config File:

Enable the debug mode : define('WP_DEBUG', true);

Use as many WP default-included third party JS libraries as possible.

As the admin, you should be able to upload/remove media and install new plugin as per your requirements.