SEO Audits & Analysis
Get a clear picture of your SEO health. We analyse technical foundations, on-page signals, content quality, links, and competitor positioning—then deliver a prioritised roadmap telling you exactly what to fix first.
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What We Optimize
Every element that drives rankings and revenue — fully covered.
Technical Site Analysis
Technical issues are the most common silent killer of rankings. Great content and strong links won't help if Google can't crawl, render, and index your pages efficiently. Our technical analysis leaves nothing unchecked.
- Full site crawl with Screaming Frog and Semrush
- Crawl budget analysis and wastage identification
- Core Web Vitals assessment (LCP, CLS, FID/INP)
- Index coverage report analysis (excluded, noindexed, duplicate)
- Robots.txt, sitemap, and canonical tag audit
On-Page Optimization Review
On-page signals—titles, headings, content, internal links—are the ranking factors you control most directly. We review every element across your priority pages and pinpoint where optimisation is missing or underperforming.
- Title tag and meta description audit (missing, duplicate, truncated)
- H1 and heading structure analysis
- Keyword targeting review (gaps, cannibalization, intent mismatch)
- Internal link architecture mapping
- Image optimization audit (alt text, file size, format)
Content Quality Assessment
Google's helpful content system judges your site as a whole. Thin or duplicate content on even a small percentage of pages can suppress rankings across your entire domain. We find the content problems dragging your site down.
- Thin content identification (word count, depth, uniqueness)
- Duplicate and near-duplicate content detection
- Content relevance and topic coverage analysis
- E-E-A-T signal assessment (expertise, authoritativeness)
- Outdated content identification and update prioritization
Link Profile Evaluation
Your backlink profile is a trust signal—but low-quality or toxic links can actively harm rankings. We assess the health, authority, and relevance of every inbound link and flag both opportunities and risks.
- Full backlink profile download and analysis
- Toxic and spammy link identification
- Link velocity and anchor text distribution review
- Competitor link gap analysis
- Disavow file recommendation (where warranted)
Competitor Benchmarking
Knowing where you stand against competitors reveals the highest-value opportunities. We benchmark your site against the top-ranking players in your market across every key SEO dimension.
- Head-to-head keyword ranking comparison
- Content depth and topic coverage comparison
- Technical health comparison
- Backlink authority comparison
- Identified gaps where competitors are outperforming you
Actionable Recommendations
An audit is only as valuable as its recommendations. We don't dump 200 issues with no priority. You get a clear, tiered roadmap organised by impact and effort—so you know exactly where to start.
- Issues tiered by Priority 1 (critical), P2 (important), P3 (improvement)
- Effort estimates for each recommendation
- Quick wins highlighted for immediate implementation
- Implementation guidance with specific instructions
- Success metrics for each recommendation category
Our Service Process
A clear, structured process with full transparency at every step.
Comprehensive Technical Crawl
We crawl your entire site using enterprise tools—Screaming Frog, Semrush, and Google Search Console—to capture every technical issue affecting crawlability, indexability, and performance.
On-Page Optimization Analysis
We analyse titles, descriptions, headings, content quality, keyword targeting, and internal links across all priority pages. We flag gaps, cannibalisation (pages competing against each other), and optimisation opportunities.
Content Gap Identification
We map your content against your target keywords and compare coverage to top competitors. This reveals the specific topics and pages you're missing—the ones sending traffic to rivals instead of you.
Link Profile Review
We download and analyse your full backlink profile—domain authority, link quality, anchor text patterns, and toxic link exposure. Then we benchmark it against your top competitors.
Competitor Analysis
We compare your site against 3–5 top competitors across technical health, content depth, keyword coverage, and link authority. This pinpoints exactly where the gaps are between you and the sites outranking you.
Priority Roadmap Development
We compile findings into a structured report with a priority roadmap. Every recommendation is tiered by impact and effort. You start with the changes most likely to deliver immediate ranking gains.
What Results Should You Expect?
Realistic timelines and benchmarks based on 18+ years and 450+ clients.
Issues Found Per Audit
Our audits identify 50+ distinct SEO issues per site on average—from critical technical blockers to content gaps and link opportunities.
Quick Wins Per Site
Every audit includes a quick wins section—fixes you can make in hours or days that often produce visible ranking improvements within weeks.
Implementation Rate
90% of our audit clients implement most recommendations—a reflection of how clearly prioritised and actionable our reports are versus generic audit tools.
Why This Delivers Strong ROI
An audit is the highest-leverage starting point for any SEO investment. Without knowing what's holding your site back, money spent on content or links may be wasted. Clients who start with an audit before committing to a retainer see faster results—because every action targets real constraints, not guesswork. Many recover significant traffic from quick wins alone within 4–8 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
What's included in a NexusSEO SEO audit?
We cover five core areas: technical analysis (crawlability, indexability, Core Web Vitals, speed), on-page review (titles, headings, content, internal links), content quality (thin content, duplication, E-E-A-T signals), link profile evaluation (backlink quality, toxic links, authority), and competitor benchmarking. Every audit ends with a prioritised roadmap—not just issues listed, but an action plan with impact and effort ratings.
How long does an SEO audit take to complete?
A standard business site (50–500 pages) takes 5–7 business days from kickoff to delivery. Larger sites (500+ pages), big eCommerce catalogues, or multi-location businesses may take 10–14 days. We set a clear timeline upfront so you know exactly when to expect the report.
Will NexusSEO implement the audit recommendations?
Yes. We offer full implementation as a natural next step. Many clients move onto a monthly SEO retainer after an audit, where we work through the roadmap systematically. If you have an in-house team, we provide a technical brief that makes it straightforward for your developers to execute.
What format is the audit report delivered in?
Reports come as structured PDFs with an executive summary, full technical findings, content analysis, competitor benchmarking, and a prioritised roadmap. Critical issues, important improvements, and quick wins are clearly separated. We also provide a spreadsheet listing all technical issues for project management.
How much does an SEO audit cost?
Pricing depends on site size, complexity, and the depth of competitor analysis needed. We provide fixed-price quotes after an initial consultation. Contact us and we'll confirm pricing within one business day. Audits are standalone—no obligation to proceed to ongoing work.
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