VANTA Launch Checklist

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VANTA Launch Checklist

Use this checklist before publishing VANTA on a production store.

Brand and storefront

  • Replace all demo products, prices, copy and images that are not part of the merchant's real catalog.
  • Upload logo and favicon.
  • Review colors and typography.
  • Connect header/footer menus.
  • Check homepage CTA destinations.
  • Remove unused sections.

Catalog

  • Titles, descriptions, vendors and product types are accurate.
  • Variant names are clear.
  • SKUs and inventory are configured where needed.
  • Compare-at prices are used only for genuine sale states.
  • Images have useful alt text.
  • Gift card product is tested if offered.
  • Preorder products have correct Shopify inventory/selling policy.

Search & discovery

  • Configure Shopify Search & Discovery filters.
  • Test search for products, pages and articles.
  • Check zero-results state.
  • Check filter combinations and browser Back/Forward behavior.
  • Configure related/complementary merchandising where desired.

Cart and checkout

  • Add, remove and change quantity from cart drawer.
  • Test cart page.
  • Verify discount display.
  • Verify complimentary-shipping threshold.
  • Test accelerated checkout if enabled.
  • Test taxes, shipping rates, payment methods and policies.

International

  • Configure Shopify Markets.
  • Test country/currency selection.
  • Test every published language.
  • Check translated navigation and policies.

Apps

  • Remove unused apps and embeds.
  • Check review/loyalty/referral/subscription blocks.
  • Confirm no app duplicates a built-in VANTA feature unnecessarily.
  • Re-test product forms and cart after app installation.

Mobile QA

  • Header and mobile navigation.
  • Hero crop and CTA visibility.
  • Product cards and quick view.
  • Filters and sorting.
  • Product variant selection and sticky ATC.
  • Cart drawer and checkout CTA.
  • No horizontal scrolling or clipped dialogs.

Accessibility QA

  • Keyboard navigation from header through checkout CTA.
  • Visible focus states.
  • Form labels and error states.
  • Image alt text.
  • Reduced-motion mode.
  • Text/background contrast.

Performance QA

  • Compress hero media.
  • Remove unused app embeds.
  • Run Lighthouse on Home, Collection and Product.
  • Check LCP image behavior on mobile.
  • Check for layout shift after images/fonts load.
  • Check interaction responsiveness after third-party apps initialize.

Final safety

  • Duplicate the theme before publishing.
  • Keep the previous production theme available for rollback.
  • Confirm support/documentation links work.
  • Place a real test order if the store setup allows it.