21-Point Website Audit (Free)
Fix your site. Look pro. Stop losing customers.
1. Non-branded email
Problem: [email protected] screams “fly-by-night”
Solution: [email protected] in 30 min
DIY:
- Log into cPanel → Email Accounts → create
- Gmail → Settings → Accounts → “Send mail as” → SMTP (host email)
- Forward all to Gmail
2. No SSL
Problem: “Not secure” warning
Solution: Free Let’s Encrypt
DIY:
- Log into cPanel → SSL/TLS → “Issue” → Auto
3. Slow page load (above 3 seconds)
Problem: Visitors leave before the page loads
Solution: Enable browser caching + compress images
DIY:
- Log into cPanel → File Manager → public_html → edit .htaccess
- Paste:
<IfModule mod-expires.c>ExpiresActive On ... </IfModule>(full snippet in PDF) - Install “Smush” plugin → bulk optimize all images
4. Broken contact form
Problem: Leads submit → nothing happens
Solution: Test + fix email delivery in 5 min
DIY:
- Install “WP Mail SMTP” plugin → free
- Configure with Gmail or host SMTP (cPanel → Email Routing → Remote)
- Test form → check spam + inbox
5. Mobile menu not working
Problem: 60 % of traffic can’t navigate on phone
Solution: Fix hamburger menu + responsive layout
DIY:
- Appearance → Customize → Mobile → ensure “Mobile Menu” enabled
- Add CSS:
@media (max-width: 768px) { .menu { display: block; } } - Test with Chrome DevTools → mobile view
6. No favicon
Problem: Generic browser tab icon = unprofessional
Solution: Add 512×512 PNG favicon in 2 min
DIY:
- Go to favicon.io → upload logo → download .zip
- Upload favicon.ico + apple-touch-icon.png to root (/public_html)
- Add to <head>:
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico">
7. No analytics tracking
Problem: You have no idea who visits or what they do
Solution: Add Google Analytics 4 in 5 min
DIY:
- Sign up at analytics.google.com → get G-XXXXXX ID
- Install “Site Kit by Google” plugin → connect
- Enable GA4 → done
$49 Fix
8. Outdated WordPress/plugins
Problem: Security holes + slow performance
Solution: Update everything safely
DIY:
- Backup first (UpdraftPlus free)
- Dashboard → Updates → update WP, plugins, themes
- Test site → done
$49 Fix
9. No backup system
Problem: One hack/ransom = site gone
Solution: Automatic daily backups
DIY:
- Install UpdraftPlus (free)
- Connect to Google Drive/Dropbox
- Schedule daily → test restore
$49 Fix
10. Generic stock photos
Problem: Site looks like everyone else’s
Solution: Use real photos or branded stock
DIY:
- Replace hero image with your own photo
- Use Unsplash/Pexels → search “real [your industry]”
- Add subtle brand color overlay in Canva
$49 Fix
11. No clear call-to-action
Problem: Visitors don’t know what to do next
Solution: Add bold CTA button on every page
DIY:
- Add button block: “Book Now” or “Get Quote”
- Link to contact/Calendly
- Make it #00E0FF to match brand
$49 Fix
12. Missing privacy/policy pages
Problem: Legal risk + looks incomplete
Solution: Add basic pages in 10 min
DIY:
- Use free generator: termly.io or getterms.io
- Create new pages → paste text
- Add to footer menu
$49 Fix
13. No SEO title/meta description
Problem: Google shows generic or truncated text
Solution: Custom titles & descriptions for every page
DIY:
- Install Yoast SEO or Rank Math (free)
- Edit page → scroll to SEO section → write 60-char title + 155-char description
- Add focus keyword
$49 Fix
14. Broken internal links
Problem: 404 errors frustrate visitors and hurt SEO
Solution: Find & fix in 10 min
DIY:
- Install “Broken Link Checker” plugin
- Run scan → fix or redirect links
- Deactivate plugin after
$49 Fix
15. No social sharing buttons
Problem: Visitors can’t easily share your content
Solution: Add floating or inline share buttons
DIY:
- Install “Social Warfare” or “AddToAny” (free)
- Enable Facebook, LinkedIn, X
- Place below posts/pages
$49 Fix
16. Slow image loading
Problem: Large images kill mobile speed
Solution: Compress + lazy load
DIY:
- Install Smush or Imagify (free)
- Bulk optimize all images
- Enable lazy loading in plugin
$49 Fix
17. No email signup form
Problem: You lose visitors forever when they leave
Solution: Add popup or footer form
DIY:
- Connect MailerLite or ConvertKit (free tier)
- Add embed form to sidebar/footer
- Offer “Free Website Checklist” lead magnet
$49 Fix
18. Unreadable font/size on mobile
Problem: Text too small → high bounce rate
Solution: Increase base font + line height
DIY:
- Appearance → Customize → Typography → set body 18px+
- Add CSS: body { line-height: 1.8; }
- Test on phone
$49 Fix
19. No testimonials/reviews
Problem: No social proof = lower trust
Solution: Add 3–5 real reviews
DIY:
- Ask happy clients for Google/FB review
- Screenshot + add to homepage
- Or embed Google reviews widget
$49 Fix
20. Cluttered homepage
Problem: Too much info → visitors leave confused
Solution: Simplify above-the-fold
DIY:
- Hero: big headline + one CTA button
- Remove sidebar or excess widgets
- Keep only 3 key sections
$49 Fix
21. No site speed optimization
Problem: Core Web Vitals failing → lower Google rank
Solution: Enable caching + minify
DIY:
- Install WP Rocket or LiteSpeed Cache (free version OK)
- Enable page cache, minify CSS/JS
- Test at pagespeed.web.dev
$49 Fix
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