ExampleSaaS launchstarter template

Example SaaS Launch Checklist for Your New Project

Use this example article to verify the ShyShorts blog, metadata, sitemap, llms.txt, and structured data pipeline before writing product-specific content.

By ShyShorts TeamAugust 11, 20262 min read
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A useful SaaS launch checklist starts with the smallest paid workflow: a working sign-in path, billing gate, database schema, product dashboard, legal pages, analytics, and one clear public page that explains who the product is for.

The first job of a SaaS starter is to remove setup drag without pretending your product already exists.

ShyShorts gives you the app shell, billing route, auth route, public site, blog pipeline, legal pages, and package boundaries. Your next step is to replace the generic dashboard with the smallest workflow a real user can finish.

Minimum launch path

Start with the path that proves the business can work:

AreaWhat to verify
AuthA user can sign in with Google and reach the dashboard.
BillingA signed-in user can start checkout and return to the app.
DatabaseYour first product table exists in schema and has generated migrations.
Public siteThe landing page explains the product in plain language.
LegalTerms, privacy, and refund pages are updated for the actual company.

Replace template placeholders

Before launch, update the product name, domain, legal company details, Open Graph image, logo, billing plan copy, and this example article.

Open the app dashboard when you want to test the authenticated starter flow.

Keep the first feature small

Do not begin by adding every table you might need. Add one user-visible workflow, make the route useful, and keep the package boundary clear: reusable contracts in packages/*, app composition in apps/*.

Launch readiness

You are ready to replace this article when the generated project has:

  • Google sign-in configured.
  • Dodo test-mode checkout configured.
  • A generated Drizzle migration for your product schema.
  • Updated legal pages.
  • A product-specific landing page title, description, and CTA.

Questions this article answers

These answers are visible on the page and mirrored in structured data.

Should I keep this example article?

No. Replace it with product-specific content before launch. It exists to prove the blog rendering, schema, sitemap, and llms.txt pipeline works in a new project.

Do I need migrations before editing product logic?

No. This starter ships Drizzle schema only. Add your own domain tables first, then generate migrations for the generated project.

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