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Website audit guide

A website audit is a systematic examination of your website across multiple dimensions: security, SEO, performance, mobile design, code quality, and content. It identifies problems and provides a prioritised list of fixes.

What a website audit covers

Security � HTTPS configuration, SSL certificate validity, security headers, mixed content warnings, and HSTS implementation.

SEO � Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, canonical URLs, Open Graph tags, structured data, sitemaps, and robots.txt.

Performance � Page weight, HTTP requests, image optimisation, render-blocking resources, browser caching, and Core Web Vitals.

Mobile � Viewport configuration, touch target sizes, responsive design, and mobile usability.

Design and code � HTML validation, favicon presence, framework detection, inline styles, and code quality.

Content � Word count, readability, link health, contact information, and website freshness.

Why your small business needs an audit

A website audit gives you a clear picture of what is working and what is not. Instead of guessing why your site is not generating leads, you get a data-driven list of specific issues with prioritised fixes.

For Irish small businesses competing locally, a website audit is the fastest way to identify competitive advantages. Your competitors likely have the same common problems: slow load times, missing security headers, broken links, and outdated content.

How often should you audit

Run a full audit quarterly. Between audits, address the high-priority issues first: security vulnerabilities, broken links, and critical SEO problems. A quarterly cadence catches problems before they affect rankings and customer trust.

Free vs paid audits

Free audits like Site Reports provide a comprehensive overview with actionable recommendations. They are suitable for most small businesses. Paid audits offer deeper analysis with competitive benchmarking, conversion optimisation, and ongoing monitoring.

Start here: Every audit covers the same 30+ checks across six categories. Submit your URL and receive a detailed report in your inbox � no commitment required.

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