Before you start spreading the word about your site and / or anytime you make updates to your site, use this checklist to confirm everything is working correctly. Your Djangify eCommerce Site is built for stability and security, so most of this is simply about awareness and good habits.
Confirm Everything Displays Correctly
Visit your homepage and check:
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All text reads clearly and fits within the layout.
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Product images load properly and look sharp.
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Buttons link to the correct pages (Shop, Checkout).
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Your featured products section is showing the right items.
If you notice missing images or old text, edit from your Homepage Settings or Products section and click Save.
Test a Full Checkout
If you purchased a full eCommerce setup then your site has been fully tested already and products added for you but if you want to test it feel free.
For self-hosted and managed hosting sites you are including this information in your .env file. You should always place an order yourself or get someone you trust to buy something. You can always issue a refund via Stripe afterwards. I usually just reduce the cost of the item to next to nothing.
You can also test using Stripe's developer account which uses a 4242 4242 4242 4242 card just like this demo store does.
You can test that:
- Buying without being logged in
- Before buying check your name and email are already on the checkout page
- After buying you receive a success message with download link
- You receive an email confirming your order as the customer and one as admin that an order has been placed
- You can log in and download the product from the dashboard area
- The money is in your Stripe account and the details of the order are in the admin area
Review Your Policies
This is very important. Open Info Pages → Policy Pages and check:
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Refund Policy — includes your business name, email and terms.
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Privacy Policy — clearly states how you use customer data.
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Terms of Use — defines your store’s general terms and limits of responsibility.
These pages protect both you and your customers. Keep them visible and up to date.
Verify Email Delivery
Go through the buying process to verify email delivery.
Check File Security and Downloads
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Go to Products → Digital File for each product. Make sure the product has been uploaded and a button appears on the sales page.
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Ensure every product has the correct file linked.
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Test one download to confirm it works. You can do that by purchasing a product in developer mode.
Djangify automatically protects download links, so customers never see your file URLs directly.
VPS and Domain Setup
If you are not hosting your site with us it is important you include:
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Secure SSL certificate
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Automatic weekly backups
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Regular server updates
If you are hosted with Djangify and you plan to move your site later, request the database. We recommend letting your new hosting provider handle any migration.
Maintain Your Site Monthly
Your site does not require daily attention, but a quick monthly check helps it stay healthy. This will be done for you during the first three months but in the future just:
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Log in once a month to confirm updates are displaying.
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Check your order list for new customers.
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Verify that all download links and policies still work.
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Back up your data if you have made major updates.
- Remove any free users with no activity (optional)
If you prefer hands-off maintenance, you can request ongoing Djangify hosting.