SEO Audits

A comprehensive SEO audit reveals what's holding your website back and identifies opportunities for growth.

Overview

An SEO audit is the essential first step to improving your search visibility. Our comprehensive audits examine every factor affecting your rankings—from technical infrastructure and on-page optimisation to content quality and backlink profile.

We analyse hundreds of ranking factors to provide a clear picture of your site’s SEO health. Our audits identify critical issues preventing you from ranking, uncover quick wins for immediate improvements, and develop a prioritised roadmap for long-term growth.

Whether you’re experiencing declining traffic, planning a website migration, or simply want to understand your SEO position, our audits provide actionable insights. We don’t just identify problems—we provide specific recommendations with implementation guidance, allowing you to make informed decisions about your SEO strategy.

What’s included
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Comprehensive Analysis

In-depth examination of technical SEO, on-page optimisation, content quality, site structure, backlink profile, and competitor positioning.

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Actionable Recommendations

Clear, prioritised action items with implementation guidance, categorised by impact and effort required for efficient resource allocation.

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Competitive Benchmarking

Analysis of how you compare to competitors in your space, identifying gaps in their strategies you can exploit.

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Detailed Reporting

Clear, jargon-free reports that explain findings, their impact on your business, and the steps needed to resolve issues.

How we deliver

Our SEO Audits Process

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Step 1: Data Collection & Analysis

We crawl your site, analyse analytics data, review search console information, and examine backlink profiles to gather comprehensive insights.

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Step 2: Issue Identification & Prioritisation

We identify all SEO issues and opportunities, then prioritise them based on potential impact and implementation difficulty.

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Step 3: Recommendations & Roadmap

We deliver a detailed report with specific recommendations and a strategic roadmap for addressing issues and capitalising on opportunities.

Still have questions? Use our live chat or call 01284 245 170, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
Questions

SEO Audits FAQs

How often should I get an SEO audit?

We recommend comprehensive audits annually, with lighter check-ups quarterly. However, audits are essential before website redesigns, after traffic drops, or when planning major SEO investments to ensure resources are deployed effectively.

What does an SEO audit include?

Our audits cover technical SEO (crawling, indexing, site speed), on-page optimisation (content, titles, structure), backlink analysis, competitor research, content gaps, and search performance trends. You receive a prioritised action plan with specific recommendations.

Will you fix the issues identified in the audit?

Audits identify and prioritise issues with implementation guidance. Many clients handle fixes internally, whilst others engage us for implementation. We're flexible and can provide ongoing support or simply deliver the roadmap for your team.

How long does an SEO audit take?

Most comprehensive audits take 5-7 working days from initiation to delivery. Complex sites with thousands of pages or extensive technical issues may require additional time to ensure thorough analysis.

Still have questions? Use our live chat or call our team on 01284 245 170, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.

Accreditations

Certifications and accreditations

Independently verified skills and partnerships across the platforms we run campaigns on every day.

Certified

Issued by Google Skillshop

Certified to measure, analyse and report on campaign performance.

Certified

Issued by Google Ads

Certified in building and optimising Search ad campaigns.

Certified

Issued by Google Ads

Certified in building strong video advertising strategies and video ad campaigns.

Certified

National Cyber Security Centre backed scheme

Backed by the NCSC, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, which sets this cyber security standard.

Accredited

Training courses working towards CPD certification

Design for Online® is an Approved CPD Provider with The CPD Group.

Certified

Amazon Ads Verified Partner Network

Recognised partner for Amazon advertising and marketplace growth.

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