Website proofing is the end‑to‑end review process used to validate a website’s content, design, accessibility, and functionality before it goes live. It combines visual feedback, task management, and clear decision‑making to reduce last‑minute surprises and revision loops.
What website proofing includes
- Content accuracy: copy, links, dates, and legal text
- Visual consistency: spacing, typography, imagery, and brand use
- Functionality: forms, navigation, interactions, and errors
- Responsiveness: layout and behavior across breakpoints
- Accessibility: semantic structure, contrast, and keyboard use
Roles involved
- Stakeholders (approve scope and outcomes)
- Reviewers (leave clear, contextual feedback)
- Designers and developers (resolve and verify)
- Project owner (coordinates rounds and sign‑off)
A simple proofing workflow
- Define review rounds and expectations
- Share a single review link with all stakeholders
- Collect pin‑based, in‑context feedback
- Consolidate comments and resolve conflicts
- Verify fixes across devices and breakpoints
- Capture final approvals for launch
For a deeper walkthrough, see: a website review process that actually works and website proofing for faster sign‑off.
Tooling considerations
- No‑login commenting for casual reviewers
- DOM‑anchored pins with statuses and assignments
- Responsive views and side‑by‑side comparisons
- Built‑in CSS inspection for precise fixes
- Export or sync to your issue tracker
Related concepts
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