Step-by-step instructions
- Step 01
Crawl or manually sample key URLs and note the HTTP status of each.
- Step 02
Check the preferred www/non-www and HTTP/HTTPS redirects for consistency.
- Step 03
Verify each indexable page has an appropriate unique title, heading and canonical URL.
- Step 04
Look for accidentally blocked URLs in robots.txt or noindex meta rules.
- Step 05
Check sitemap.xml and ensure it contains only live, intended canonical pages.
- Step 06
Review internal links for broken paths and orphaned guides.
- Step 07
Test on phone widths and use PageSpeed Insights to investigate slow templates.
- Step 08
Recheck after domain moves or structural changes, recording what changed.
Before you finish: important checks
- Not every warning from an automated audit is equally important; prioritize errors users actually encounter.
Common problems and fixes
- Duplicate canonical issues? Check absolute canonical URLs across all static pages.
Frequently asked questions
Are paid tools required?
No; a small site can start with Search Console, basic crawling and manual checks.
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