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# Site Audits

> Run comprehensive technical and content audits to identify and fix optimization issues

## Overview

Searchable's audit system performs deep analysis of your website to identify technical SEO issues, content quality problems, and AEO optimization opportunities. Get actionable recommendations prioritized by impact.

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  <Card title="Technical Audit" icon="wrench">
    Performance, speed, and technical SEO
  </Card>

  <Card title="Content Audit" icon="file-text">
    Content quality and optimization
  </Card>

  <Card title="AEO Audit" icon="robot">
    AI readiness and structured data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Audit Types

### Quick Audit (30 seconds)

Fast scan of critical issues:

* Core Web Vitals check
* Major technical errors
* Critical content gaps
* Priority recommendations

**Best for:**

* Quick health checks
* Pre-launch reviews
* Post-update validation

### Comprehensive Audit (2-10 minutes)

Deep analysis of all pages:

* Full technical SEO audit
* Content quality analysis
* AEO optimization review
* Competitive benchmarking
* Historical comparison

**Best for:**

* Monthly reviews
* Strategy planning
* Identifying opportunities

### Continuous Monitoring

Automated ongoing audits:

* Catch issues immediately
* Track improvement trends
* Alert on regressions
* Flexible audit scheduling

<Info>
  Number of pages monitored continuously varies depending on your plan.
</Info>

## Running an Audit

<Card title="Run Audit Now" icon="play" href="https://app.searchable.com/on-page/site-health">
  Start auditing your site
</Card>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Audits">
    Go to your project dashboard → **Run Audit** button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Audit Type">
    Choose quick or comprehensive based on your needs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Scope">
    * All pages or specific URLs
    * Include/exclude sections
    * Mobile or desktop analysis
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Audit">
    Click **"Start Audit"** and wait for completion. Most finish in 2-10 minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Results">
    See prioritized issues and recommendations
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Understanding Audit Results

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/searchable/Zyms3YY9H2Yf2QTr/images/audit-results-placeholder.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Zyms3YY9H2Yf2QTr&q=85&s=0ac0f3ef921efd2a85ff450a8d5e787d" alt="Audit Results Dashboard" width="1341" height="829" data-path="images/audit-results-placeholder.png" />
</Frame>

### Issue Severity Levels

**Critical (Red)**

* Severe problems impacting site function
* Major SEO penalties
* Broken core functionality
* Security vulnerabilities

**High (Orange)**

* Significant impact on rankings
* Poor user experience
* Major performance issues
* Missing critical content

**Medium (Yellow)**

* Moderate optimization opportunities
* Minor technical issues
* Content improvements needed
* Best practice violations

**Low (Blue)**

* Nice-to-have optimizations
* Minor improvements
* Future-proofing recommendations
* Advanced optimizations

## Common Issues Found

### Technical Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Page Speed Problems">
    * Large image files
    * Unoptimized JavaScript
    * Render-blocking resources
    * Slow server response
    * Missing compression

    **Fix:** Compress images, minify code, enable caching
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Mobile Usability">
    * Text too small
    * Touch targets too close
    * Content wider than screen
    * Incompatible plugins

    **Fix:** Implement responsive design, test on devices
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Crawl Errors">
    * 404 pages
    * Redirect chains
    * Broken internal links
    * Blocked resources
    * Invalid XML sitemap

    **Fix:** Fix links, create redirects, update sitemap
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="HTTPS Issues">
    * Mixed content warnings
    * Invalid SSL certificate
    * HTTP version still accessible
    * Insecure resources

    **Fix:** Force HTTPS, update resources, renew certificates
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Content Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Thin Content">
    * Pages with less than 300 words
    * Duplicate content
    * Low-value pages
    * Missing key information

    **Fix:** Expand content, consolidate duplicates, add value
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Missing Meta Data">
    * No title tags
    * Missing meta descriptions
    * Duplicate titles/descriptions
    * Too long or too short

    **Fix:** Add unique, optimized meta data to each page
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Poor Content Structure">
    * Missing H1 tags
    * Incorrect heading hierarchy
    * No internal links
    * Long paragraphs

    **Fix:** Implement proper heading structure, add links
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Keyword Issues">
    * No target keywords
    * Keyword cannibalization
    * Over-optimization
    * Irrelevant keywords

    **Fix:** Define clear keyword strategy, consolidate content
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### AEO Issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Missing Structured Data">
    * No schema markup
    * Incomplete schemas
    * Invalid JSON-LD
    * Missing entities

    **Fix:** Implement Article, FAQ, HowTo, and Organization schemas
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Poor Answer Format">
    * No direct answers
    * Unclear explanations
    * Missing definitions
    * Lack of examples

    **Fix:** Add clear answers, definitions, and examples
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Low Citation Authority">
    * No author bios
    * Missing sources
    * Outdated content
    * No expertise signals

    **Fix:** Add author credentials, cite sources, update content
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Issue Prioritization

Searchable automatically prioritizes fixes by:

1. **Impact Score**: How much it affects your scores
2. **Effort Level**: Easy, medium, or hard to fix
3. **Page Importance**: Based on traffic and conversions
4. **Issue Frequency**: How many pages are affected

### Quick Wins

Filter for high-impact, low-effort fixes:

* Missing alt text
* Broken internal links
* Missing meta descriptions
* Duplicate content
* Image optimization

**Expected improvement:** 5-15 points in affected scores

### Long-Term Projects

High-impact but time-intensive:

* Site-wide redesign
* Content rewrite projects
* Technical infrastructure changes
* Structured data implementation

**Expected improvement:** 20-40 points over 3-6 months

## Taking Action on Issues

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/searchable/Zyms3YY9H2Yf2QTr/images/issue-details-placeholder.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Zyms3YY9H2Yf2QTr&q=85&s=56f6e4ca83b956aef5990b459c89152b" alt="Issue Detail View" width="1381" height="870" data-path="images/issue-details-placeholder.png" />
</Frame>

### For Each Issue

**View Details:**

* Issue description
* Why it matters
* Affected pages
* How to fix
* Code examples
* Expected impact

**Actions:**

* Mark as "In Progress"
* Assign to team member
* Add notes
* Set deadline
* Mark as "Resolved"

### Bulk Actions

For issues affecting multiple pages:

* Export affected URLs
* Apply fixes in bulk
* Track progress
* Re-audit to verify

## Re-Auditing After Fixes

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fix Issues">
    Implement recommendations from audit
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for Changes">
    Allow 24-48 hours for changes to propagate
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run New Audit">
    Compare before and after results
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Improvements">
    Check that scores increased and issues resolved
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Best Practices

<Check>Run audits after any major site changes</Check>
<Check>Fix critical issues immediately</Check>
<Check>Tackle high-impact quick wins first</Check>
<Check>Set aside time monthly for audits</Check>
<Check>Track progress with historical comparison</Check>
<Check>Re-audit after implementing fixes</Check>
<Check>Monitor automated audits for regressions</Check>

## Integration Benefits

### With Google Search Console

* Correlate audit findings with search data
* Prioritize based on traffic impact
* Track keyword-specific improvements

### With Google Analytics

* Identify high-traffic pages needing fixes
* Measure conversion impact
* Prioritize by business value

### With CMS

* Direct fix implementation
* Content update workflows
* Publishing optimization

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How long does an audit take?">
    * Quick audit: 30-60 seconds
    * Comprehensive audit: 2-10 minutes
    * Time varies based on site size and complexity
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will audits slow down my site?">
    No. Searchable's crawler is rate-limited and respects your server resources. We won't impact your site's performance for real users.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I audit sites I don't own?">
    You can audit any public website, but detailed tracking features require domain verification on Professional, Agency, or Custom plans.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How often should I run audits?">
    * After site changes: Immediately
    * Regular monitoring: Weekly (Starter) or Daily (Professional+)
    * Strategic reviews: Monthly comprehensive audits
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I export audits as a report?">
    This feature is coming soon. If you'd like to know more, reach out to us on [Community Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/searchablecommunity/shared_invite/zt-3d72toig3-5CNPzd1ujFQu_IanWGTHDA).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Run Your First Audit" icon="play" href="https://app.searchable.com/audits/new">
    Start auditing your site now
  </Card>

  <Card title="Understanding Scores" icon="chart-simple" href="/using-searchable/understanding-scores">
    Learn what affects your scores
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/using-searchable/troubleshooting">
    Detailed fix instructions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="life-ring" href="/using-searchable/troubleshooting">
    Common audit problems
  </Card>
</CardGroup>