Here's a concise, actionable on-page SEO audit checklist. Run it page-by-page using tools like Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, or Ahrefs Site Audit. Fix issues immediately for quick wins.
- Title Tag: Ensure 50-60 chars, front-load primary keyword, unique per page. Action: Edit in CMS (e.g., Yoast/ RankMath).
- Meta Description: 150-160 chars, compelling CTA, keyword. Action: Add/edit, test snippet in SERPs.
- Headings: One H1 with keyword, logical H2-H3 structure. Action: Scan with browser dev tools; optimize hierarchy.
- Content: 300+ words, keyword in first 100 words, LSI terms, readability >60 (Flesch). Action: Use Hemingway App; refresh thin content.
- URL: Short, keyword-rich, hyphens (e.g., /best-seo-tips). Action: 301 redirect if needed.
- Images: Alt text with keywords, <100KB, compressed. Action: Use TinyPNG + audit alts.
- Links: 3-5 internal, natural anchors; no broken. Action: Check with Broken Link Checker.
- Technical: Mobile-responsive (Google Mobile-Friendly Test), Core Web Vitals green, schema markup. Action: Implement via Google Tag Manager.
Prioritize top 3 fixes first. Re-crawl in GSC after changes.
Which page (URL) are you auditing first?