# Free SaaS Launch Checklist for Indie Founders

> A practical pre-launch, launch-day, and post-launch checklist so you do not ship a product and forget distribution, SEO, or follow-up.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/launch-checklist"
slug: launch-checklist
category: launch
keywords: "saas launch checklist, product launch checklist, startup launch checklist 2026, how to launch a saas, pre launch checklist, indie hacker launch checklist"
```

## How to use

1. **Work pre-launch tasks** - Finish landing page, OG tags, analytics, assets, and your directory shortlist before you announce.
2. **Execute launch day** - List on ScrollLaunch, post in a few communities, share UTM-tagged social links, and stay online for comments.
3. **Compound after launch week** - Embed your badge, submit directories, send a recap email, and ship one SEO page or fix from feedback.

## How to use this launch checklist

Most failed launches are distribution failures, not product failures. Work the pre-launch block until your landing page, OG tags, analytics, and directory shortlist are ready.

On launch day, concentrate on one primary platform (ScrollLaunch for a lasting dofollow page) plus two communities - not twenty half-finished posts.

Post-launch is where SEO compounds: embed your badge, submit to high-DR directories, and publish one lasting article. Premium+ on ScrollLaunch automates the article with 4+ dofollow links.

## What you get

- Pre-launch, day-of, and follow-up phases
- Progress saved in your browser
- Built for weekly launch platforms
- Copy remaining tasks as markdown

## Related tools

- **[Validate Startup Idea](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/startup-validation)** - Free scorecard to validate a startup idea - problem, demand, willingness to pay, and go-to-market experiments for this week.
- **[Ahrefs DR Checker](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/domain-rating)** - Free Ahrefs DR checker - live Domain Rating 0–100 for any website, no signup.
- **[Open Graph Preview](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/open-graph)** - Preview Facebook and X-style link cards and generate og: title, description, and image tags.
- **[UTM Link Builder](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools/utm-builder)** - Build campaign URLs with utm_source, medium, campaign, content, and term - then copy in one click.

## Related

- [All tools](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/tools)
- [Pricing](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing) - launch free; dofollow while the badge stays on your site.
- [Directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories) - curated startup directories ranked by DR.