SEO Website Audit Services

Most websites look fine on the surface - but beneath the homepage, technical errors, duplicate content, and crawl bottlenecks silently drain your rankings and conversions. Our website SEO audit uncovers what’s broken, what’s missing, and how to fix it before your competitors take your spot.

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Robertsons Solicitors
  • +2800 keyword positions gained
  • 42% rise in local enquiries
  • Faster site speed & performance
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Westmount Florist
  • +65% organic traffic growth
  • Top rankings across Montreal regions
  • Stronger bilingual SEO visibility

Why You Can’t Ignore a Website Audit in 2026

Search engines evolve weekly. Google’s AI-driven ranking system rewards clean, fast, and structured sites - and silently penalises everything else. Without a regular audit, you’re guessing at what Google already knows: broken links, slow loads, missing schema, and accessibility gaps that cap your visibility.

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Clients see growth in 60 days

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Audits delivered across industries

Case Studies

Discover how our strategic website audits and technical migration expertise have helped businesses protect - and even improve - their search performance during critical transitions. One broken redirect or missing meta tag can wipe out months of SEO progress, but with Appear Online, every detail is checked, fixed, and future-proofed.

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Our Website Audit Services

Our SEO website audit services go beyond surface-level checks. We use advanced tools, AI-assisted insights, and years of hands-on experience to analyse every aspect of your site - from technical infrastructure to conversion performance.

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Technical SEO Audit

We identify the hidden technical errors that stop search engines from properly crawling and indexing your site - from broken redirects and XML sitemaps to JavaScript rendering and Core Web Vitals. Fixing these issues immediately improves visibility and stability.

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On-Page Audit & Optimisation

We review your metadata, headings, and keyword structure to ensure every page aligns with current search intent. Poorly optimised titles, duplicate descriptions, and thin content are replaced with precision-crafted SEO improvements designed to win rankings fast.

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Off-Page & Backlink Audit

Your website’s authority depends on its link profile. We analyse every backlink for quality, relevance, and toxicity - identifying opportunities to strengthen your off-page SEO while disavowing harmful links that could be hurting your domain trust.

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Comprehensive Audit Package

For brands wanting a full 360-degree picture, we combine all elements - technical, content, and competitive - into a complete strategic audit. You’ll receive a full report with a prioritised action plan, SEO health score, and a free follow-up consultation to discuss implementation.

Our Approach

We take a forensic, data-led approach to auditing your website - uncovering the issues that are silently holding you back in Google’s search results. From crawlability to conversion tracking, every part of your site is analysed with precision.

Technical Analysis

Site Structure Review

On-Page Optimisation

Off-Page Audit

Competitor Benchmarking

Actionable SEO Roadmap

Benefits of a Website Audit

A comprehensive website audit doesn’t just fix problems - it reveals the unseen issues silently holding your site back from reaching its full potential. By uncovering what’s broken, underperforming, or missing, you gain the roadmap to stronger rankings, higher traffic, and more conversions.

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Improved Search Rankings

An audit identifies technical and on-page factors that prevent your site from ranking - from indexation issues to poor internal linking. By resolving these hidden barriers, your site becomes more visible and trusted by search engines.

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Increased Organic Traffic

Once your technical foundations and keyword targeting are aligned, your website attracts more qualified visitors. Optimised content and improved crawlability help Google better understand your pages and drive consistent organic growth.

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Actionable Roadmap for Growth

Instead of generic advice, our audits deliver a clear, prioritised list of fixes. Each recommendation is backed by data - giving you a transparent path to improving performance month after month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our website audit services? Explore our FAQs to learn how audits uncover hidden SEO issues, improve performance, and help your site rank higher, faster, and smarter.

What is a website audit?

A website audit is a full health check for your website. It analyses everything from technical SEO issues and site speed to crawlability, schema markup, and backlink health. The goal is to uncover the hidden problems that stop your website from ranking, converting, or loading quickly - before they damage your performance.

Why does my website need an SEO audit?

Even well-built sites develop errors over time - broken links, slow pages, duplicate content, outdated redirects, and more. Without regular audits, these issues accumulate and silently lower your search rankings. An SEO audit ensures your site is compliant with Google’s latest ranking systems, including AI-powered updates.

How do I know if my website needs an audit?

If your traffic has dropped, pages are loading slowly, or rankings fluctuate without reason, your website likely needs a full audit. In fact, over 70% of sites we analyse have critical technical SEO issues their owners were unaware of. Not sure? Get a free audit today.

What does a professional website audit include?

A professional website audit reviews every layer of your site - from technical SEO and on-page optimisation to schema, backlinks, and content quality. It examines your crawlability, Core Web Vitals, metadata, internal linking, mobile performance, and overall user experience. At Appear Online, we combine automated data with manual analysis to highlight critical issues, explain why they matter, and prioritise the fixes that will deliver the fastest SEO gains.

What’s the difference between a free SEO audit and a professional one?

Free audits are great for spotting surface-level issues, but miss the deeper, algorithmic problems that actually affect rankings. Professional audits combine automated tools with human analysis - mapping the “why” behind performance drops. In short: free tools give data, experts give answers.

How long does a website audit take?

Our audits typically take 3–5 working days depending on your site’s size and complexity. Urgent audits for critical sites (e.g., e-commerce or SaaS) can be completed in under 48 hours upon request.

What tools do you use for SEO audits?

We use a mix of industry-standard and advanced tools, including Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Semrush, and proprietary reporting dashboards. Each tool provides a unique data layer that we interpret manually - ensuring accuracy and context.

How much do website audit services cost?

Prices start from £250 for a single-site audit, with advanced enterprise packages available for multi-domain brands. However, our Free SEO Website Audit is ideal if you just want to identify the top-level issues first. Request your free audit report

Will the audit improve my Google rankings?

An audit itself doesn’t directly improve rankings - but implementing its recommendations absolutely does. Our clients typically see improved visibility, faster indexing, and ranking gains within 30–60 days of fixing the identified issues.

What happens after the audit?

You’ll receive a clear, prioritised action plan with every issue categorised by severity and impact. We’ll also walk you through our findings in a live session and can implement all fixes through our managed SEO service if you prefer a done-for-you solution.

How often should I get a website audit?

We recommend at least one full audit every six months - or every quarter for large, dynamic websites. Frequent audits are crucial after site redesigns, migrations, or major Google updates to ensure compliance and maintain visibility.

What are the most common issues found in website audits?

The most common issues we find include broken internal links, slow-loading pages, missing schema markup, duplicate content, crawl errors, and poor mobile UX. These problems might seem small individually, but together they can significantly reduce your organic reach and conversion rates.

Can you fix the issues you find in the audit?

Yes - once your audit is complete, our team can carry out all the technical and on-page fixes required. Whether it’s repairing crawl paths, restructuring metadata, improving Core Web Vitals, or enhancing content, we’ll help ensure your site performs exactly as it should.

Will the audit cover Core Web Vitals and mobile performance?

Absolutely. Core Web Vitals and mobile optimisation are crucial for both SEO and user experience. Our audit measures and reports on LCP, CLS, and FID metrics, identifies the causes of slow or unstable performance, and provides precise recommendations to improve speed and usability on all devices.

How is Appear Online different from other website audit services?

Most agencies rely solely on automated scans. At Appear Online, every audit is performed by real SEO experts who combine technical data with human interpretation. You get a detailed, prioritised roadmap - not just a report. We focus on clarity, actionability, and measurable results that protect your rankings long-term

Get a FREE Website Audit

Dominate search results and attract more qualified traffic. Our free search performance audit will analyse your website's visibility across all major search engines and provide actionable insights to improve your online presence.

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