Checklist · Growth
Growth Launch Checklist for 2026
This growth launch checklist breaks your work into three phases: Foundation, Execution, and Launch & Review. Complete each task in order to launch with confidence and track measurable outcomes.
Phase 01
Foundation
- c1high2-3 days
Define goals and KPIs (Growth)
Set specific KPIs (CAC, LTV, conversion rate) for your growth effort. Decide what success looks like before you execute so every decision aligns with goals.
- c2high2-3 days
Identify target audience (Growth)
Identify your ideal customer profile and the acquisition channels where they spend time. Interview 5-10 prospects to confirm pain points and buying signals.
- c3high2-3 days
Audit current state (Growth)
Audit your current website, funnel, messaging and conversion metrics. Establish baseline numbers so you can measure impact of growth experiments.
Phase 02
Execution
- c4critical1 day
Prioritize high-impact tasks (Growth)
List all growth levers (content, referrals, paid, partnerships) and rank by impact and effort. Commit to the top 2-3 high-impact experiments for the quarter.
- c5medium1 week
Assign owners and deadlines (Growth)
Assign a single owner to each growth initiative and lock in deadlines. Unclear ownership kills momentum; clarity unblocks execution.
- c6high2-3 days
Set up tracking (Growth)
Instrument your funnel with analytics (Mixpanel, [free tools](/tools), or GA4). Track UTM parameters and user cohorts so you can measure what works.
Phase 03
Launch & Review
- c7medium1 week
Ship and verify (Growth)
Launch your first growth experiments live. Start with one small cohort, measure 1-2 weeks, then decide: double down, iterate, or move on.
- c8medium1 week
Measure against KPIs (Growth)
Compare actual conversions and CAC against your KPI targets. Run weekly wins-and-losses meetings to celebrate what's working and kill what's not.
- c9medium1 week
Iterate on results (Growth)
Double-down on winning channels and pause losing ones. Compound wins by reinvesting gains into the same channels that delivered the best ROI.
Pro tips
- Tackle critical items first
- Review the checklist weekly
- Adapt phases to your growth context