What to Do After Installing a Readymade Website (Checklist for Buyers)
Readymade WordPress Websites
What to Do After Installing a Readymade Website (Checklist for Buyers)
You’ve successfully imported your readymade WordPress website — great! Now follow this essential checklist to personalize, secure, and optimize your website before going live.
1
Update Your Login Credentials
Security comes first after installation.
After importing a SiteCrafted readymade website, your login details change to the new site’s admin credentials.
Immediately change:
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Admin Username
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Admin Password
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Admin Email Address
This ensures site security and protects you from unauthorized access.
2
Save Your Permalinks
Ensures all pages work properly.
Go to:
- Settings → Permalinks
- Click Save (no changes required)
This fixes any 404 errors after installation.
3
Replace Demo Content With Your Own
Customize your website for your brand.
Update the default demo content with your real content:
- Logo & site title
- Homepage sections
- About page information
- Services & descriptions
- Images & gallery items
- Contact details
Your website is fully ready — just replace what you need.
4
Configure Basic Settings
Set up your site identity and core info.
- Site Title & Tagline (Settings → General)
- Timezone (match your country)
- Admin Email
- Reading Settings (Homepage display)
- Discussion Settings (comments on/off)
These core settings make your website match your brand.
5
Upload Your Logo & Favicon
Branding is everything.
Replace the demo logo inside:
- Appearance → Customize → Site Identity
Upload:
- Your logo
- Favicon (Site Icon)
This gives your website a professional, branded look.
6
Check Your Menus & Navigation
Ensure visitors can find everything.
Go to:
Appearance → Menus
Confirm that:
- Main menu is set
- Footer menu is set (if available)
- Important pages are added to menu
Make adjustments based on your business needs.
7
Update Contact Information
Ensure leads reach you — not demo data.
- Email address in contact forms
- Phone number
- Office address
- Form notifications (Contact Form 7 / Elementor forms)
- Google Maps embed (if needed)
Buyers should replace all demo data before launch.
8
Optimize Your Website Speed
Keep your site fast and lightweight.
We recommend installing:
- LiteSpeed Cache or WP Super Cache
- Autoptimize (CSS/JS optimization)
- Smush or ShortPixel (image compression)
Most SiteCrafted websites score high on Core Web Vitals after light optimization.
9
Install Security Essentials
Protect your website from attacks.
We recommend:
- Wordfence or iThemes Security
- Limit Login Attempts
- Change wp-admin URL (optional)
Your website becomes much more secure after these steps.
10
Final Testing Before Going Live
Check everything end-to-end.
- Test all links
- Test all forms
- Test mobile responsiveness
- Test load speed
- Test menu navigation
- Test contact page
Your website is now fully ready to launch!
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FAQ
Q: Do I need to reinstall anything after import?
No — everything is already preconfigured.
Q: How long does customization take?
Most buyers finish branding updates within 30–60 minutes.
Q: Can I replace the GPL theme/plugin with the original licensed version?
Yes! Your design stays safe because SiteCrafted uses child themes + custom CSS + CodeSnippets.
