A free SEO audit that shows exactly what's holding you back.
Our SEO audit checks your technical health, on-page setup, local rankings, and AI search visibility, then gives you a prioritized, plain-English list of fixes. The free version takes 3 minutes to request. No obligation.
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The basics
What is an SEO audit?
An SEO audit is a full review of your website and online presence that finds what's stopping you from ranking higher on Google, Google Maps, and AI search. It checks technical health, on-page setup, content, local signals, and competitors, then turns the findings into a prioritized list of fixes. Think of it as a diagnostic, not a diagnosis you already suspect: a good audit often surfaces problems the business owner never knew existed.
Most small business owners have never had a real website audit done. That means slow pages, missing titles, broken links, or an incomplete Google Business Profile can sit unnoticed for years, quietly costing calls and customers. We've seen sites lose rankings for months before anyone noticed, simply because no one was watching.
A good website audit doesn't just list problems. It tells you which ones matter most, roughly how much work each fix takes, and what to do first if your time or budget is limited. That prioritization is often the most valuable part, since a long list of unranked issues can feel overwhelming and lead to nothing getting fixed at all.
What we check
What does an Alaukix SEO audit cover?
Our free SEO audit checks eight areas that matter most for small businesses, from technical health to AI search visibility. Each area gets checked against both general SEO best practices and the specific patterns we see win in your industry and location. We don't use a single generic template; a dentist's audit and a plumber's audit end up looking quite different once local and industry context are factored in.
Technical health
Site speed, mobile usability, crawl errors, and indexing issues.
On-page SEO
Title tags, meta descriptions, headings, and content structure.
Google Business Profile
Categories, completeness, photos, posts, and review activity.
Local rankings
Where you actually rank for the searches that matter in your area.
Schema markup
Whether your pages are structured for rich results and AI search.
Backlinks and citations
Who links to you, and whether your business listings are consistent.
Competitor comparison
How your site stacks up against the businesses outranking you.
AI search visibility
Whether ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews can find and cite you.
Our method
How do you actually run an SEO audit?
We combine automated crawling tools with a manual review by a certified SEO specialist. The automated tools catch technical issues quickly: broken links, missing tags, slow-loading pages, indexing errors. The manual review catches what tools miss: whether content actually answers what customers search, whether your Google profile represents your business accurately, and how you genuinely compare to your top three competitors. Neither approach alone is enough; automation without judgment produces noise, and judgment without automation misses things a human reviewer would never think to check manually.
We don't run a generic template audit and swap in your business name. Every audit starts with your specific services, service area, and competitors, so the recommendations reflect your actual market rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Where a tool flags dozens of minor issues, we group and prioritize them, so a report doesn't just say "47 issues found" and leave you guessing where to start. We tell you the five that matter most and why.
A typical example
What does an SEO audit find in practice?
Consider a landscaping company that requests a free audit after noticing a competitor consistently outranking them for their main service. The audit takes two business days and comes back with a clear picture of why, and the owner finally has a concrete answer instead of a vague sense that something is wrong.
The technical scan finds a 6-second mobile load time, largely from uncompressed photos in a project gallery. The on-page review finds every service page sharing the same generic title tag. The Google Business Profile check finds only two of six services listed, and the AI search snapshot finds that ChatGPT, when asked for landscaping recommendations in the area, doesn't mention the business at all.
The report ranks these by impact: fix the Google Business Profile services first, since it's a five-minute change likely to have an outsized effect, then site speed, then title tags, with the AI search gap addressed as part of an ongoing SEO plan. The business owner now has a clear, prioritized starting point instead of a vague sense that "something's wrong" with their SEO. Within a few weeks of the quick fixes alone, most owners notice a small but real uptick in profile views and calls, well before any long-term SEO work even begins.
Myth-busting
Common SEO audit myths, debunked
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Red flags
Warning signs your website needs an SEO audit
You don't need to wait for a formal audit to notice these warning signs. If any of these sound familiar, it's worth getting a professional look, since problems like these rarely fix themselves and tend to compound the longer they go unaddressed.
Traffic has stalled or dropped
Organic visits flat or falling for several months with no clear reason.
You don't know your rankings
No idea where you currently rank for your most important searches.
Your site feels slow
Pages take noticeably long to load, especially on a phone.
Competitors keep outranking you
The same few competitors consistently appear above you in search results.
Your Google profile is neglected
No recent posts, missing categories, or unanswered reviews.
It's been over a year
No professional review of your SEO in the past 12 months or more.
Free vs. paid
Is the SEO audit really free?
Yes. The free SEO audit covers the essentials every small business needs to know. A deeper audit, included with our paid SEO plans, adds a full competitor study, a content gap analysis, and a prioritized roadmap. Neither version asks for payment details upfront, and neither comes with pressure to buy anything afterward. Think of the free version as a solid diagnostic and the paid version as the diagnostic plus the treatment plan.
| What's included | Free SEO audit | Audit with SEO plan |
|---|---|---|
| Technical health check | Yes | Yes |
| On-page SEO review | Yes | Yes |
| Google Business Profile check | Yes | Yes |
| AI search visibility snapshot | Yes | Yes |
| Full competitor study | Summary | Detailed |
| Content gap analysis | No | Yes |
| Prioritized fix roadmap | Top issues | Full roadmap |
| Price | Free | Included from $299/mo |
Process
How does the SEO audit process work?
Requesting an SEO audit takes a few minutes. Getting your results takes 2 business days. From there, it's entirely up to you how you use the findings, whether that's working with us, another provider, or your own team.
- 1
Share your website
Tell us your website and the services or areas you want to rank for.
- 2
We scan and review
We run technical checks and a manual review by an SEO specialist.
- 3
You get a report
A plain-English report ranks issues by impact, with clear next steps.
- 4
We walk you through it
Book a free call to review the findings and ask questions, no pressure.
What we usually find
What does an SEO audit usually uncover?
Across hundreds of small business websites, the same issues come up again and again. Here's what our SEO audits find most often, roughly in order of how frequently we see them.
Slow-loading pages
Large images and heavy code that push load times past what mobile visitors will wait for.
Missing or duplicate titles
Pages with no title tag, or every page sharing the same one.
Incomplete Google profile
Missing categories, services, or photos that limit local visibility.
Thin or outdated content
Pages too short or too generic to answer what customers are searching.
No schema markup
Missing structured data that helps Google and AI tools understand your site.
Broken links and errors
Dead pages and redirect chains that waste crawl budget and frustrate visitors.
Behind the scenes
What tools do you use for an SEO audit?
We use a mix of professional SEO platforms for technical crawling and keyword data, Google's own tools like Search Console and PageSpeed Insights for first-party accuracy, and direct checks of your Google Business Profile and top competitors. No single tool tells the whole story, which is why we cross-reference several.
Google Search Console in particular gives us data no third-party tool can replicate: your actual rankings, actual clicks, and any manual penalties or security issues Google has flagged directly. If you don't already have it connected to your site, setting it up is one of the first things we do, since it becomes the single most reliable source of truth for tracking progress afterward.
Every finding in your report is something we can show you evidence for, whether that's a screenshot of a slow-loading page, a missing tag in your site's code, or a competitor's Google Business Profile sitting one spot above yours.
What you'll receive
What does an Alaukix SEO audit report look like?
Your report is organized so you can act on it immediately, not just read it once and forget it. It follows the same four-part structure every time, whether you're a plumber with one location or a growing online store with hundreds of products.
- 1
Overview score
A quick summary of where your site stands across technical health, content, local, and AI readiness.
- 2
Priority fixes
The handful of issues most likely to be limiting your rankings right now, explained in plain language.
- 3
Full findings
Every issue we found, organized by category, with evidence so you can verify each one yourself.
- 4
Next steps
A clear recommendation for what to tackle first, whether you work with us or on your own.
After the audit
What happens after my SEO audit?
You get a report you can act on immediately, whether you hire Alaukix, hire someone else, or fix things yourself. There's no obligation and no pressure, and we'd rather you have accurate information than feel cornered into a decision.
If you'd like help, we'll recommend the plan that matches what your audit found: Google Business Profile SEO for basic visibility, Local SEO for a wider service area, or Small Business SEO for full technical and content work.
If you'd rather handle fixes in-house, that's fine too. The report is yours to keep either way.
FAQ
SEO audit questions, answered
Ready to see what's holding you back? Get your free SEO audit or call (607) 608-6034.
What is an SEO audit?
An SEO audit is a full review of your website and online presence that identifies what's stopping you from ranking higher on Google, Google Maps, and AI search, with a prioritized list of fixes.
Is the SEO audit really free?
Yes. Our free SEO audit covers technical health, on-page SEO, your Google Business Profile, and an AI search visibility snapshot, with no cost and no obligation to buy anything.
How long does an SEO audit take?
Most free SEO audits are delivered within 2 business days of you sharing your website. A deeper audit as part of an SEO plan may take a few days longer.
What will I receive?
A plain-English report that lists the issues we found, ranked by how much they're likely affecting your rankings, along with clear next steps for each one.
Do I have to buy an SEO plan after the audit?
No. The SEO audit is free with no obligation. Many business owners use the report to fix issues themselves or brief another provider.
Can you audit any website?
Yes. We audit WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and most other platforms, for both service businesses and online stores.
Does the audit check my competitors too?
Yes. The free audit includes a summary comparison against your top competitors. A full competitor study is included with our paid SEO plans.
Will the audit check for AI search readiness?
Yes. Every audit includes an AI search visibility snapshot, checking whether tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews can find clear, accurate information about your business.
What if my audit comes back mostly clean?
That's a good sign. We'll tell you honestly if your site is in decent shape, and focus recommendations on growth opportunities rather than inventing problems.
Do you offer paid, more detailed audits?
A full audit with content gap analysis and a complete roadmap is included at no extra cost with any Alaukix SEO plan, starting at $299/month.
How is this different from an automated SEO checker?
Automated tools flag technical issues but miss context. Our SEO audits combine automated scanning with a manual review by a certified specialist, so recommendations reflect your actual business and market.
Will you look at my competitors too?
Yes. Every audit includes a look at your top three local or industry competitors, so you can see not just what's wrong with your site, but where you stand relative to who you're actually trying to beat.
Do you check my site's mobile experience?
Yes. Since most local searches happen on phones, we specifically test how your site loads and behaves on mobile, not just on desktop, and flag any gaps between the two.
What if I've already had an audit from another company?
That's fine. We're happy to review a previous audit alongside our own findings, and we'll tell you honestly if we agree or disagree with its recommendations.
Can an audit help me understand why traffic dropped?
Often, yes. Traffic drops are usually traceable to a specific cause: a technical issue, a lost ranking, an algorithm update, or a competitor's improvement. Our audit checks for the most common causes first.
Will you try to sell me services during the results call?
We'll mention what we'd recommend and roughly what it would cost, since that's useful information, but there's no hard sell. Many people use the call purely to understand their results and go a different direction afterward.
Do you audit ecommerce and service-business sites differently?
Yes. An ecommerce audit looks closely at product and category pages, schema, and catalog-wide issues, while a service-business audit focuses more on local pages, Google Business Profile, and service-area targeting.
What happens to my data after the audit?
We only use your website and business details to produce your report and recommendations. We don't sell or share your information, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
How do I request my free SEO audit?
Book a free consultation and share your website. We'll run the audit and walk you through the results on a short call, with no cost and no obligation.
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