Search the site for default posts such as “Hello world,” sample pages, test content, incomplete forms, and menu links that point to drafts. Review the WordPress Pages and Posts lists, then test the public URLs while logged out. A page that looks complete to an administrator may be hidden from visitors or may still show placeholder text in another template.
For each item, choose a deliberate action: complete it with useful information, keep it private as a draft, remove it from public navigation, or redirect it if a relevant replacement exists. Avoid deleting a page that has useful inbound links without considering the best destination. If the site is under construction, ensure visitors see a clear, intentional message rather than broken fragments.
Google’s AdSense rejection help lists pages under construction among possible navigation concerns. Its site-not-ready guide also says publishers should address readiness issues before requesting review. Check the current account notice for site-specific instructions.
Example: A menu links to a “Contact” draft that administrators can preview, but visitors receive a 404. Publish the completed page or replace the menu item with the correct public contact route, then test from a private window.
Run SiteReadyScore to help identify reachable public URLs and pages needing inspection. Pair it with a WordPress content inventory; a crawler may miss drafts that are not publicly linked, and a scan cannot know whether a page is intentionally private.