Managed WordPress Help

Launch my Managed WordPress site

Launching your website is a crucial part of achieving success online! This guide will walk you through the seamless process of launching your Managed WordPress website.

Note: In this guide we'll use launch interchangeably with publish to describe making your website live for everyone to see on the internet. Launch is a term WordPress is using for this process in the WordPress user experience.

1: Follow the Quick Start Guide

We understand that every website is unique, and launching yours should be straightforward. Begin by going through the comprehensive Quick Start Guide. This guide is designed to assist you in preparing your website for launch, covering essential elements like content optimization, design considerations, and other factors crucial for a successful site debut.

The Quick Start Guide

2: Choose your launch path

You can hit the launch button once you've gone through the Quick Start Guide! We offer multiple convenient paths for launching your site, ensuring the process is tailored to your preferences.

Launch from the Quick Start Guide

  1. Sign in to WordPress.
  2. Navigate to the WordPress dashboard and open the Quick Start Guide.
  3. Follow the prompts and recommendations to finalize your site setup.
  4. Select Launch my site when you're satisfied with your site's configuration.
    Launch my site button

Launch from the Managed WordPress overview

  1. Go to your GoDaddy product page.
  2. On your My Products page, next to Managed WordPress, select Manage All.
  3. For the website you want to launch, select the menu icon menu and then select Overview.
  4. Look for the Launch Site option prominently displayed in the overview.
    Select Launch Site
  5. Select Launch Site to initiate the process of making your site publicly accessible.

Launch from the WordPress dashboard

For users who prefer working directly in the WordPress dashboard, there's a convenient notice.

  1. Sign in to WordPress.
  2. Select the Launch Now link from your site's WordPress dashboard to initiate the launch process.
    Select Launch

Launch from the WordPress Editor

For users who prefer to launch directly from the Editor, there's a convenient notice.

  1. Sign in to WordPress.
  2. Select the Launch Now link to launch directly from the Editor.
    Select the Launch Now button

3: Celebrate your site launch

Congratulations! Your website is now live and accessible to the world. GoDaddy's Managed WordPress hosting ensures your site benefits from a reliable infrastructure, automatic updates, and top-notch security. With the launch process streamlined and user-friendly, you can focus on what matters most—creating valuable content and engaging with your audience.