@asclearasmud
- robots.txt (ignore any system files/folders)
- humans.txt
- responsive meta tag (ensure user scaleable is set to yes)
- meta keyword and description
- Google Analytics code
- site added to Google Webmaster Tools (GWT)
- sitemap.xml added and uploaded to GWT
- 301 captured and rewrites where applicable
- IE testing (8+)
- iPad (landscape and portrait) iOS7 and 8
- iPhone 4/5/6 testing (landscape and portrait) iOS 7 and 8
- Android testing … ???
- ensure Gzip activated in .htaccess
- minimise CSS and JS
- optimise images (PNG and Jpeg)
- Mobile images
- concatenate JS plugins/add-ons - minimise HTTP requests
- test with http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/ for quick wins
- ensure debug is 0 in config
- optimise channel queries
- compile add-on list and licenses
- template caching where applicable
- make sure favicon in place