What actually happens in an SEO Audit?

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of an SEO audit, you're not alone. Many business owners hear the term thrown around but aren't quite sure what it involves - or why it's essential.
What exactly happens in an SEO Audit
Written by
Bryoni Keighley
Published on
7th July 2025

At BK Development, we recently completed an in-depth SEO audit for one of our clients, and it got us thinking, do business owners know what an SEO audit really is? and how it can help improve your business? 

First things first: What is an SEO Audit?

An SEO Audit is a deep-dive analysis of your website's current search engine performance. Think of it as a health check that assesses what's working, what's not, and where improvements can be made to boost visibility, traffic, and ultimately, conversions.

What's included in an SEO Audit?

Technical SEO

We start by examining the foundations of your website. If the technical side isn't sound, even the best content won't rank.

Technical SEO includes:

  • Site Speed
  • Mobile Responsiveness
  • Crawlability & Indexation
  • HTTPS/Security
  • Broken Links & Redirects
  • Core Web Vitals
  • Sitemap & Robots.txt setup
SEO audit results for Page Speed tests
Our Client scored 100% for some of their performance tests

On-Page SEO

We dig into your website's pages to see how well-optimised they are for search engines and users.

On-Page SEO includes:

  • Page Titles & Meta Descriptions
  • Heading Structure
  • Internal Linking
  • Keyword Optimisation
  • Image Alt Text
  • URL Structure

Many websites have great content that isn't actually structured properly, meaning Google can't understand it.

Content Analysis

Your content is the core of your SEO strategy - but only if it's done right.

Content Analysis includes:

  • Is the content original, valuable, and relevant to your audience?
  • Does it target the right keywords?
  • Is it engaging and well-formatted?
  • Are there clear CTAs? 

Even just reformatting or refreshing your low-performing content can lead to traffic improvements.

Off-Page SEO

We also look at how your website is performing beyond its own pages.

Off-Page SEO includes:

  • Quality & Quantity of Backlinks
  • Brand mentions & Citations
  • Competitor Comparisons
  • Domain Authority Trends
  • Business Profile Optimisation

A solid backlink profile is a vote of confidence from other websites - boosting your authority in Google's eyes.

User Behaviour & Analytics

SEO isn't just about what search engines see. It's also about how humans interact with your site - they are your target audience after all.

User Behaviour & Analytics includes:

  • Bounce Rate
  • Time on Site
  • Top Performing Pages
  • Conversion Paths
  • Exit Pages

What do we do with these results?

We don't just hand you a report and call it a day. Once the audit is complete, we create a clear action plan tailored to your business goals. This includes:

  • Quick wins for immediate improvement
  • Medium-term fixes that need a bit more time
  • Long-term strategy to keep your SEO growing sustainably

Whether you're looking to increase traffic, generate more leads, or simply understand how your site is performing, an SEO audit is the first step in making smarter digital decisions.

Thinking about having your own SEO Audit?

If you want a clearer picture of how your website is really performing (and where it could be working harder for you!) get in touch today. We'll walk you through step-by-step and give you actionable insights to take you to the next level.

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