Title: Launch a site
Author: WordPress VIP Documentation
Published: April 7, 2021
Last modified: November 25, 2024

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#  Launch a site

Customers can self-launch a WordPress or a Node.js site from within [the VIP Dashboard](https://docs.wpvip.com/vip-dashboard/).
Though launch tools in the VIP Dashboard differ for a [WordPress single site](https://docs.wpvip.com/launch-a-site/begin-a-single-site-launch/),
a [WordPress multisite](https://docs.wpvip.com/launch-a-site/begin-a-multisite-launch/),
and a [Node.js site](https://docs.wpvip.com/launch-a-site/node-js-launch/), all 
launches require the same preparation steps.

**To ensure that a launch on WordPress VIP goes smoothly and successfully, read 
the Guidebook “[Prepare for a site launch](https://docs.wpvip.com/guidebooks/prepare-for-launch/)“.**
The Guidebook outlines the necessary steps to prepare for a site launch and should
be completed several days before the planned launch date.

**Professional Service Upgrade**

Customers who add [WordPress VIP Launch Day Services](https://wpvip.com/wordpress-vip-professional-services/#launch-day-services)
to their support package will have a Technical Account Manager (TAM) assigned to
them to ensure a smooth launch for their site on the VIP Platform. VIP TAMs will
draft and confirm a launch plan for the site, guide customers through the necessary
steps leading up to and including the site launch, and advise customers on any last-
minute issues that may arise.

Last updated: November 25, 2024