A website review is a structured examination of a site before it goes live. Reviewers check that the design matches expectations, content is accurate, functionality works correctly, and the experience is solid across devices. It's the quality gate between "built" and "shipped."
What gets reviewed
- Visual design: Does it match the approved mockups?
- Content: Is copy accurate, complete, and free of typos?
- Functionality: Do forms submit? Do links work? Do interactions behave correctly?
- Responsiveness: Does the layout work at all screen sizes?
- Performance: Does the page load quickly enough?
- Accessibility: Can users with disabilities navigate the site?
- SEO basics: Are titles, descriptions, and headings in place?
Who reviews websites
- Designers: Checking implementation against their designs
- Developers: Peer-reviewing code and functionality
- QA specialists: Systematic testing against requirements
- Content editors: Verifying copy and media
- Project managers: Coordinating feedback and tracking issues
- Clients/stakeholders: Final approval before launch
The review workflow
- Define scope: Which pages, which devices, which browsers?
- Share access: One link to the staging site for all reviewers
- Collect feedback: Comments tied to specific elements
- Consolidate issues: Merge duplicates, prioritize blockers
- Fix and verify: Address issues, confirm they're resolved
- Approve for launch: Get explicit sign-off from decision-makers
For a detailed process, see: a website review process that actually works.
Running reviews with Huddlekit
Huddlekit turns website reviews into a single shared workspace. All reviewers—internal team and external clients—leave pinned comments on the live staging site. Issues are tracked, assigned, and resolved in one place. No scattered screenshots, no lost email threads.
Run your next review in Huddlekit
