Push Website Live

Verify DNS propagation

Go to dnschecker.org — search your domain — look for green checks on the A record

• A couple green checks is enough to proceed
• If still no green checks, wait another 10-20 minutes

Check dnschecker.org - look for green checks

Green checks = DNS propagated, ready to go

Install SSL certificate

In SiteGround: scroll to Security — click SSL Manager

• Select your domain
• Choose Let's Encrypt
• Click Get

In SiteGround: Security > SSL Manager

Select Let's Encrypt > click Get

Enable HTTPS Enforce

In SiteGround: under Security — click HTTPS Enforce — toggle it on

• This forces all traffic to use SSL
• Your site will now show the padlock icon

Enable HTTPS Enforce

Test your site

• Open your domain in a browser
• Verify it loads with the padlock icon (SSL active)
• Verify it shows content relevant to your category
• Verify your NAP is visible

Site is live! Verify it loads with SSL