AI Skill Report Card

Conducting SEO Audits

A-82·Feb 26, 2026·Source: Web

SEO Audit Conductor

13 / 15
Python
# SEO Audit Scorecard Template audit_framework = { "technical_health": { "crawlability": ["/robots.txt", "sitemap.xml", "crawl_errors"], "site_speed": ["PageSpeed_score", "TTFB", "resource_optimization"], "mobile": ["mobile_friendly_test", "responsive_design", "viewport"], "security": ["HTTPS_implementation", "mixed_content", "SSL_cert"], "structured_data": ["schema_markup", "rich_snippets", "JSON-LD"] }, "scoring": "Pass/Fail + 1-10 impact rating" }

Run initial crawl with Screaming Frog + Google PageSpeed Insights for baseline data.

Recommendation
Quick Start could be more immediately actionable - provide a complete audit checklist or specific tool commands rather than just a framework structure
15 / 15

Phase 1: Data Collection (Week 1) Progress:

  • Technical crawl (Screaming Frog/Sitebulb)
  • Core Web Vitals analysis (Google PageSpeed/CrUX)
  • Backlink profile export (Ahrefs/SEMrush)
  • Competitor benchmarking (top 5 competitors)
  • Google Search Console data export (6 months)

Phase 2: 70-Point Analysis Framework

Technical Health (20 points)

  • Crawlability: robots.txt, XML sitemaps, crawl budget, orphaned pages
  • Site Speed: PageSpeed scores, TTFB <200ms, image optimization, CDN
  • Mobile: Mobile-first indexing readiness, responsive design, touch elements
  • HTTPS: SSL certificate, mixed content, redirect chains
  • Structured Data: Schema markup coverage, rich snippet eligibility

On-Page Optimization (20 points)

  • Title tags: Length (50-60 chars), uniqueness, keyword placement
  • Meta descriptions: Length (150-160 chars), CTR optimization, uniqueness
  • Header structure: H1 hierarchy, keyword distribution, logical flow
  • Internal linking: Link equity distribution, anchor text optimization
  • URL structure: Clean URLs, keyword inclusion, depth analysis

Content Quality (15 points)

  • Thin content: Pages <300 words, low engagement metrics
  • Duplicate content: Internal duplication, syndicated content issues
  • Content gaps: Keyword gaps vs competitors, topic cluster analysis
  • Content freshness: Update frequency, evergreen vs timely content

Off-Page Signals (10 points)

  • Backlink profile: Domain diversity, anchor text distribution, toxic links
  • Domain authority: DR/DA benchmarks vs competitors
  • Local signals: NAP consistency, Google My Business optimization
  • Social signals: Social sharing integration, brand mentions

Core Web Vitals (5 points)

  • LCP: <2.5 seconds (good), 2.5-4.0 (needs improvement)
  • CLS: <0.1 (good), 0.1-0.25 (needs improvement)
  • INP: <200ms (good), 200-500ms (needs improvement)

Phase 3: Impact × Effort Matrix

High Impact, Low Effort (Quick Wins):

  • Technical errors (404s, broken redirects)
  • Missing meta descriptions
  • Image alt text optimization
  • Schema markup implementation

High Impact, High Effort (Strategic Projects):

  • Site speed optimization
  • Content gap filling
  • Backlink acquisition campaigns
  • Core Web Vitals improvements
Recommendation
Reduce verbosity in some sections (particularly Best Practices) - assumes Claude needs more explanation than necessary for standard SEO concepts
17 / 20

Example 1: Technical Health Audit Input: B2B SaaS website with 500+ pages Output:

Technical Score: 14/20
Critical Issues:
- 47 pages with 404 errors (Impact: 9, Effort: 2)
- Site speed: 32/100 mobile (Impact: 8, Effort: 6)
- Missing schema markup on 80% of pages (Impact: 6, Effort: 3)
- 12 redirect chains >3 hops (Impact: 5, Effort: 2)

Quick Wins: Fix 404s, add basic schema
Strategic: Speed optimization project

Example 2: Content Quality Assessment Input: Manufacturing company website Output:

Content Score: 8/15
Issues Identified:
- 67 thin content pages (<200 words)
- 23% duplicate meta descriptions
- Missing content for 15 high-value keywords competitors rank for
- No blog content in 6 months

Gap Analysis: Competitors average 2.3x more indexed pages
Recommendation: Content expansion + fresh publishing schedule
Recommendation
Examples could show more concrete input/output pairs with actual numbers and specific URLs rather than generalized scenarios

Audit Execution:

  • Use 3+ tools for data validation (Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, SEMrush)
  • Export Google Search Console data for 6+ months of trend analysis
  • Benchmark against top 5 organic competitors, not just direct business competitors
  • Include mobile-first analysis - desktop scores are secondary

90-Day Roadmap Structure:

  • Days 1-30: Technical quick wins + critical fixes
  • Days 31-60: On-page optimization + content improvements
  • Days 61-90: Strategic initiatives + link building

Scoring Methodology:

  • Each point = Pass/Fail + Impact rating (1-10)
  • Weight technical issues 2x for B2B sites (longer sales cycles)
  • Include competitive benchmarking for context
  • Flag issues that affect Google's ability to crawl/index

Reporting Format:

  • Executive summary with overall score (/70)
  • Issues matrix: Impact × Effort quadrants
  • Month-by-month action items with resource requirements
  • Expected outcome metrics for each initiative

Data Collection Errors:

  • Don't rely on single tool data - cross-reference findings
  • Avoid auditing during major Google algorithm updates
  • Don't ignore JavaScript rendering issues for SPAs
  • Skip vanity metrics - focus on revenue-driving keywords

Prioritization Mistakes:

  • Don't fix easy issues first - prioritize by business impact
  • Avoid perfectionism on low-traffic pages
  • Don't ignore competitor analysis - missing 40% of opportunities
  • Skip generic recommendations - customize for B2B buyer journey

Roadmap Issues:

  • Don't create unrealistic timelines for technical changes
  • Avoid recommending wholesale platform changes without strong ROI case
  • Don't ignore resource constraints - account for developer availability
  • Skip tracking setup - establish baseline metrics before starting work

B2B-Specific Considerations:

  • Long sales cycles mean tracking should include assisted conversions
  • Technical buyers research extensively - optimize for information queries
  • Account for multiple decision makers in keyword strategy
  • Industries with compliance requirements need special technical considerations
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Criteria Breakdown
Quick Start
13/15
Workflow
15/15
Examples
17/20
Completeness
20/20
Format
15/15
Conciseness
12/15