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SEO & Discoverability

Is your site findable by the right people?

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Every page has a unique, descriptive title tag (50–60 characters)
Meta descriptions are present and compelling on all key pages
URL structure is clean, readable, and keyword-relevant
XML sitemap is present and submitted to Google Search Console
Robots.txt is correctly configured with no unintended blocks
H1 tags are used once per page and contain target keywords
Internal linking structure is logical and supports crawlability
Schema markup (structured data) is implemented where relevant

Performance & Speed

Does your site load fast enough to keep visitors?

0/8

Page load time is under 3 seconds on desktop (tested via PageSpeed Insights)
Images are compressed and served in next-gen formats (WebP/AVIF)
Browser caching is enabled for static assets
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is in use
CSS and JavaScript files are minified and bundled
Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) meet Google's "Good" thresholds
Lazy loading is applied to images and videos below the fold
Render-blocking resources are eliminated or deferred

Security & Trust

Does your site protect visitors and their data?

0/8

HTTPS is enforced site-wide with a valid SSL certificate
HTTP to HTTPS redirects are in place for all pages
A cookie consent banner is present and POPIA/GDPR compliant
Privacy policy and terms of service pages are published and up to date
Contact forms include spam protection (reCAPTCHA or honeypot)
CMS and plugins/themes are on the latest stable version
Security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.) are configured
Regular automated backups are scheduled and tested

UX & Design

Is your site enjoyable and intuitive to use?

0/8

Site is fully responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop
Navigation is clear, consistent, and no more than 2 levels deep
A clear, prominent CTA exists on every key landing page
Body text is legible (min 16px, sufficient contrast ratio)
All interactive elements (buttons, links) have hover and focus states
404 error page is branded and guides visitors back to useful content
Forms are short, clearly labelled, and include confirmation messages
Accessibility basics are met (alt text, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels)

Content & Messaging

Does your content connect, convert, and stay current?

0/8

Homepage communicates clearly who you are, what you do, and for whom
No broken links or 404 errors across the site
All content is free of spelling and grammatical errors
Blog or news section is updated at least monthly
Social proof (testimonials, case studies, logos) is visible
Contact details (phone, email, address) are easy to find
Images and media are high quality and contextually relevant
Content tone and brand voice is consistent across all pages

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A 32–40 points Excellent — your site is in great shape

B 24–31 points Good — a few areas need attention

C 0–23 points Needs work — significant improvements required

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