Launch Checklist
Utilizing a comprehensive software launch checklist ensures a seamless and successful product launch. It helps teams stay organized, prioritize critical tasks, and maintain clear communication across departments. By following this detailed guide, companies can mitigate risks, enhance user satisfaction, and achieve their launch goals effectively.
Available Patterns:
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Should Have
Media & Influencer Engagement
45-60 days
Building relationships and collaborating with media outlets and influencers to amplify the reach and credibility of the product launch. This involves securing coverage in relevant publications and leveraging influencer networks to promote the product.
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Marketing
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Marketing
C
Product Management, PR, Executive Team
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Customer Support, Operations, Sales, QA, Engineering
Must Have
Marketing Collateral
45-60 days
Developing various materials and content pieces to support marketing efforts. This includes creating brochures, presentations, blog posts, social media content, videos, and other assets that communicate the product's value and drive engagement with the target audience.
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Marketing
A
Marketing
C
Product Management, Sales, UI/UX Design
I
Executive Team, Customer Support, QA, Engineering, Operations
Must Have
Deployment Automation
30-45 days
Creating and configuring scripts and tools to automate the deployment process, ensuring consistency, reliability, and efficiency in deploying the product to various environments (e.g., staging, production).
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DevOps, Engineering
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DevOps
C
IT, QA
I
Executive Team, Customer Support, Product Management, Operations
Must Have
Pre-Launch Campaigns
30-45 days
Strategically planning and implementing marketing activities before the official launch to build anticipation, generate buzz, and engage potential customers. This involves a series of targeted campaigns designed to raise awareness and drive interest in the product.
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Marketing
A
Marketing
C
Product Management, Sales, UI/UX Design
I
Executive Team, QA, Engineering, Operations, Customer Support
Must Have
GTM Strategy & Messaging
60-90 days
Creating a comprehensive plan that outlines how the product will be positioned, marketed, and sold. This includes defining target markets, crafting key messages, and selecting channels to reach potential customers effectively.
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Marketing
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Marketing
C
Product Management, Sales, Executive Team
I
Customer Support, Operations, Engineering, QA
Must Have
Performance Monitoring
30-60 days, Ongoing
Continuously tracking and analyzing the performance and availability of the system to ensure it meets predefined standards and to quickly identify and address any issues that arise. This involves using various monitoring tools and metrics to keep the system running smoothly.
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DevOps, IT
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DevOps
C
Engineering, Product Management
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Executive Team, Operations, QA, Customer Support