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SEO Audit Report Sample

Sample one-page SEO audit report: technical, on-page and performance checks with scorecards and a fix list.

URL: https://example.com

Date: April 2, 2026

Tier: Basic

Overall
82
B
Technical
95
A
On‑Page
74
C
Performance
60
D
Social
100
A

Executive Summary

This audit identified 4 critical issues and 6 warnings. The site performs adequately with an overall score of 82/100 (B). Priorities: fix critical errors, improve on‑page elements, and optimise performance.

Critical Issues (Fix Immediately)

  • Estimated HTTP requests82 – Too many - target ≤50
    Each request (script, stylesheet, image) adds latency. Fewer requests mean faster rendering.
  • Images have alt text29/75 have alt – Add alt text to all images
    The alt attribute describes images for search engines and accessibility (screen readers). Crucial for image SEO.
  • Keyword consistencyTop: english (106), shopify (40), español (14), com (13), store (12); Matches: T‑2/H1‑0/D‑2 – Poor keyword consistency (27%) – top keywords missing in key elements
    Keyword consistency between title, H1, description, and content improves search-engine relevance.
  • Keywords in H10 – Add top keywords to H1 heading
    H1 is the second most important element after title. Keywords in H1 strengthen the page's topical signal.

Warnings (Fix Soon)

  • PWA & favicon assetsBasic – Only favicon found – consider adding Apple touch icon and web app manifest
    A full icon set (favicon, Apple touch icon) and web manifest improve mobile experience and enable PWA features.
  • Server response time717ms – Aim for <500ms
    Server response time affects page load speed and user experience. Aim for under 500 ms.
  • External CSS files1 – Consider inlining critical CSS or using `media` attributes
    External CSS files can block rendering. Inline critical CSS or use the media attribute to defer non-critical styles.
  • Title length66 chars – Aim for 50‑60 characters
    Optimal title length is 50‑60 characters. Too short fails to describe the page; too long gets truncated in search results.
  • Commercial elements2/4 – Consider adding missing contact elements
    Phone, address, contact form, and email increase trust and conversions. Especially important for local businesses.
  • Keywords in title2/5 – Include more top keywords in title
    Keywords in the title directly affect ranking for those queries. Place them at the beginning.

What You Are Doing Well

  • HTTPS enabledhttps://example.com
    HTTPS encrypts data between the user and the site, prevents interception, and is required by modern browsers. Also affects Google ranking.
  • Mobile viewport metatrue
    The viewport meta tag tells the browser how to adapt the page for mobile devices. Without it, the site may display incorrectly on smartphones.
  • Canonical taghttps://www.example.com/
    The canonical tag tells search engines which version of a page is the authoritative one. Helps avoid duplicate content issues.
  • HTML lang attributeen
    The lang attribute specifies the page language, helping search engines interpret content correctly and improving screen-reader accessibility.
  • Charset declarationtrue
    UTF‑8 encoding ensures correct display of characters (Cyrillic, emojis). Missing charset can cause garbled text.
  • Compression (gzip/br)br
    Compression reduces file sizes, speeds up loading, and saves bandwidth. Always use gzip or Brotli.
  • robots.txt existsFound (200)
    The robots.txt file tells crawlers which pages to scan or skip. Recommended for all websites.
  • sitemap.xml existsFound (200)
    An XML sitemap helps search engines discover all pages, especially on large or complex sites.
  • Structured data (JSON-LD / microdata)JSON-LD found
    Structured data helps search engines understand content and can trigger rich snippets in results.
  • No empty/broken internal links0 – Good
  • Page size0.59MB – Good (<3MB)
    Page size impacts load time, especially on mobile networks. Ideally under 3 MB. Very small pages may lack sufficient content.
  • Mobile responsive designYes – Viewport meta and media queries found
    Responsive design ensures correct display across all devices. Affects mobile search ranking.
  • Title tag existsShopify: The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify – 66 chars
    The title tag is one of the most important SEO elements. It appears in search results and affects click-through rates.
  • Meta description existsTry Shopify free and start a business or grow an existing one. Get more than ecommerce software with tools to manage every part of your business.
    The meta description appears as the page snippet in search results. It affects CTR but not direct ranking.
  • Meta description length145 chars – Good (120‑160 chars)
    Ideal description length is 120‑160 characters. Too short is uninformative; too long gets cut off.
  • H1 tag exists and unique1 H1 tag: "Be the nextbig thing" – Good
    The H1 tag is the page's main heading. Search engines use it to understand the topic. Each page should have exactly one H1.
  • H2 tags present4 H2 tags
    H2 tags structure content, helping both search engines and users navigate the page. At least one H2 is recommended.
  • Images use lazy loading67/75 lazy – Good
    Lazy loading defers image loading until they enter the viewport, speeding up initial page render.
  • Open Graph tagsTitle: "Shopify: The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify", Description: "Try Shopify free and start a business or grow an existing one. Get more than ecommerce software with tools to manage every part of your business.", Image: https://cdn.example.com/b/shopify-brochure2-assets/d617483c5e5cdd01ae8b4f2571c76f34.png?originalWidth=2400&amp;originalHeight=1260
    Open Graph tags control how the page looks when shared on social platforms (Facebook, Telegram, etc.).
  • Twitter Card metasummary_large_image
    Twitter Card determines how a link appears when shared on Twitter/X. Improves engagement and CTR.
  • Content length (300+ words)1410 words – Good
    Text content depth matters for ranking. Pages under 300 words are considered "thin" and may rank poorly.
  • Favicon configuredtrue
    A favicon appears in browser tabs and bookmarks. While not an SEO factor, it improves user experience.
  • Internal linking271 internal links – Good internal navigation
    Internal links help distribute page weight, improve navigation, and boost indexation.
  • Social media links5 platforms – Good social presence
    Social media links increase engagement and can drive additional traffic. They show the company is active.
  • Outbound links45 – Good external referencing
    Outbound links to authoritative sources increase content trustworthiness. But don't overdo it.

Priority Action Plan

  1. Fix: Estimated HTTP requests
  2. Add descriptive alt text to all images.
  3. Fix: Keyword consistency
  4. Add a descriptive H1 heading that includes your primary keyword.

Technical SEO

CheckStatusValueNoteHelp
HTTPS enabledPASShttps://example.comHTTPS encrypts data between the user and the site, prevents interception, and is required by modern browsers. Also affects Google ranking.
Mobile viewport metaPASStrueThe viewport meta tag tells the browser how to adapt the page for mobile devices. Without it, the site may display incorrectly on smartphones.
Canonical tagPASShttps://www.example.com/The canonical tag tells search engines which version of a page is the authoritative one. Helps avoid duplicate content issues.
HTML lang attributePASSenThe lang attribute specifies the page language, helping search engines interpret content correctly and improving screen-reader accessibility.
Charset declarationPASStrueUTF‑8 encoding ensures correct display of characters (Cyrillic, emojis). Missing charset can cause garbled text.
Compression (gzip/br)PASSbrCompression reduces file sizes, speeds up loading, and saves bandwidth. Always use gzip or Brotli.
robots.txt existsPASSFound (200)The robots.txt file tells crawlers which pages to scan or skip. Recommended for all websites.
sitemap.xml existsPASSFound (200)An XML sitemap helps search engines discover all pages, especially on large or complex sites.
Structured data (JSON-LD / microdata)PASSJSON-LD foundStructured data helps search engines understand content and can trigger rich snippets in results.
No empty/broken internal linksPASS0Good
PWA & favicon assetsWARNBasicOnly favicon found – consider adding Apple touch icon and web app manifestA full icon set (favicon, Apple touch icon) and web manifest improve mobile experience and enable PWA features.

Performance

CheckStatusValueNoteHelp
Server response timeWARN717msAim for <500msServer response time affects page load speed and user experience. Aim for under 500 ms.
Page sizePASS0.59MBGood (<3MB)Page size impacts load time, especially on mobile networks. Ideally under 3 MB. Very small pages may lack sufficient content.
Estimated HTTP requestsFAIL82Too many - target ≤50Each request (script, stylesheet, image) adds latency. Fewer requests mean faster rendering.
External CSS filesWARN1Consider inlining critical CSS or using `media` attributesExternal CSS files can block rendering. Inline critical CSS or use the media attribute to defer non-critical styles.
Mobile responsive designPASSYesViewport meta and media queries foundResponsive design ensures correct display across all devices. Affects mobile search ranking.

On‑Page SEO

CheckStatusValueNoteHelp
Title tag existsPASSShopify: The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify66 charsThe title tag is one of the most important SEO elements. It appears in search results and affects click-through rates.
Title lengthWARN66 charsAim for 50‑60 charactersOptimal title length is 50‑60 characters. Too short fails to describe the page; too long gets truncated in search results.
Meta description existsPASSTry Shopify free and start a business or grow an existing one. Get more than ecommerce software with tools to manage every part of your business.The meta description appears as the page snippet in search results. It affects CTR but not direct ranking.
Meta description lengthPASS145 charsGood (120‑160 chars)Ideal description length is 120‑160 characters. Too short is uninformative; too long gets cut off.
H1 tag exists and uniquePASS1 H1 tag: "Be the nextbig thing"GoodThe H1 tag is the page's main heading. Search engines use it to understand the topic. Each page should have exactly one H1.
H2 tags presentPASS4 H2 tagsH2 tags structure content, helping both search engines and users navigate the page. At least one H2 is recommended.
Images have alt textFAIL29/75 have altAdd alt text to all imagesThe alt attribute describes images for search engines and accessibility (screen readers). Crucial for image SEO.
Images use lazy loadingPASS67/75 lazyGoodLazy loading defers image loading until they enter the viewport, speeding up initial page render.
Open Graph tagsPASSTitle: "Shopify: The All-in-One Commerce Platform for Businesses - Shopify", Description: "Try Shopify free and start a business or grow an existing one. Get more than ecommerce software with tools to manage every part of your business.", Image: https://cdn.example.com/b/shopify-brochure2-assets/d617483c5e5cdd01ae8b4f2571c76f34.png?originalWidth=2400&amp;originalHeight=1260Open Graph tags control how the page looks when shared on social platforms (Facebook, Telegram, etc.).
Twitter Card metaPASSsummary_large_imageTwitter Card determines how a link appears when shared on Twitter/X. Improves engagement and CTR.
Content length (300+ words)PASS1410 wordsGoodText content depth matters for ranking. Pages under 300 words are considered "thin" and may rank poorly.
Favicon configuredPASStrueA favicon appears in browser tabs and bookmarks. While not an SEO factor, it improves user experience.
Commercial elementsWARN2/4Consider adding missing contact elementsPhone, address, contact form, and email increase trust and conversions. Especially important for local businesses.
Internal linkingPASS271 internal linksGood internal navigationInternal links help distribute page weight, improve navigation, and boost indexation.
Keyword consistencyFAILTop: english (106), shopify (40), español (14), com (13), store (12); Matches: T‑2/H1‑0/D‑2Poor keyword consistency (27%) – top keywords missing in key elementsKeyword consistency between title, H1, description, and content improves search-engine relevance.
Keywords in titleWARN2/5Include more top keywords in titleKeywords in the title directly affect ranking for those queries. Place them at the beginning.
Keywords in H1FAIL0Add top keywords to H1 headingH1 is the second most important element after title. Keywords in H1 strengthen the page's topical signal.

Social & External Links

CheckStatusValueNoteHelp
Social media linksPASS5 platformsGood social presenceSocial media links increase engagement and can drive additional traffic. They show the company is active.
Outbound linksPASS45Good external referencingOutbound links to authoritative sources increase content trustworthiness. But don't overdo it.