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Website audit checklist
A structured way to see what the website is doing well, what is failing and what should be fixed first.
30-second summary
A website audit checks whether the site explains the business clearly, supports the right actions, works on mobile, can be found in search and can be maintained by the team.
- Structure before visual refresh
- Search and content matter
- Proof and CTAs need review
- CMS fit affects long-term cost
What this helps with
Unclear positioning, weak navigation, outdated content, poor mobile experience, search underperformance, missing proof, conversion friction and CMS limitations. This is the short version. The full checklist is available below on this page.
Who it is for
Marketing directors, founders and digital leads preparing a website redesign, RFP or internal business case.
What is inside
- First-impression and clarity review
- Navigation and IA check
- Content and proof review
- SEO/GEO structure prompts
- Accessibility basics
- CMS and maintenance review
- Conversion path check
How to use it
Review the site on desktop and mobile. Complete the checklist with screenshots or notes. Use the output to define the real problem before choosing a redesign scope.
Checklist
- □Can visitors understand the offer in 10 seconds?
- □Is navigation logical on mobile?
- □Are core pages findable from search?
- □Is content current and credible?
- □Are forms and CTAs clear?
- □Does the CMS support the team?
- □Are accessibility basics in place?
- □What proof is missing?
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Website Audit Checklist
Structure, content, UX, SEO/GEO, accessibility and conversion review.
- Can visitors understand the offer in 10 seconds?
- Is navigation logical on mobile?
- Are core pages findable from search?
- Is content current and credible?
- Are forms and CTAs clear?
- Does the CMS support the team?
- Are accessibility basics in place?
- What proof is missing?
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FAQ
Does this replace a technical audit?
No. This covers strategy, content, UX and search structure. Technical performance and security may need separate review.