When you build a new website, going live is relatively easy. You get ahold of a domain name, point it at a webhost, put the website code there, and you're up and running!

After a site is live, it gets a lot more complicated.

What's important about deployment?

If you have a simple brochure site, deploying updates doesn't have to be complicated. The more your site does, the more complex deployment becomes. A deployment plan can help you stay out of trouble, keep your site online, minimize data loss. So when going live with an update to a site, you should ask: