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🔍 Site Health Audit Guidelines

Free Site Health Audit Guidelines

Keep your website healthy and performing optimally. Our comprehensive site health audit covers performance, security, uptime, and maintenance best practices.

🏥 What You'll Get: Performance analysis + security assessment + uptime monitoring + maintenance roadmap + optimization recommendations

8 Critical Site Health Issues

These are the most common problems that affect website health and performance

Outdated Software & Security Vulnerabilities

Impact: Risk of hacking, data breaches, and malware infections

Fix: Regular updates of core software, themes, and plugins

Slow Page Loading Speed

Impact: Higher bounce rates, lower search rankings, lost conversions

Fix: Optimize images, implement caching, and use CDN

Broken Links & Missing Content

Impact: Poor user experience, lower SEO rankings, lost traffic

Fix: Regular link checking and content maintenance

Database Performance Issues

Impact: Slow site loading, poor user experience, server crashes

Fix: Database optimization, query tuning, and regular maintenance

SSL Certificate Problems

Impact: Browser warnings, security concerns, lost trust

Fix: Automated SSL renewal and proper HTTPS implementation

Backup Failures or Missing Backups

Impact: Data loss, downtime, business disruption

Fix: Automated backup systems with regular testing

Plugin Conflicts & Compatibility Issues

Impact: Site crashes, functionality breaks, security vulnerabilities

Fix: Regular plugin updates and compatibility testing

High Server Resource Usage

Impact: Slow performance, increased hosting costs, site downtime

Fix: Resource monitoring, optimization, and scaling

Complete Site Health Audit Framework

Comprehensive analysis across 6 critical health categories

Performance & Speed Monitoring

Critical factors for performance & speed monitoring

Page Load Speed Analysis

Measure and optimize Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS)

Critical

Server Response Time

Monitor server performance and database query optimization

Critical

Image Optimization

Compress and optimize images for faster loading

Important

Caching Implementation

Browser, server, and CDN caching configuration

Important

CDN Performance

Content delivery network optimization and monitoring

Important

Mobile Performance

Mobile-specific speed optimizations and testing

Critical

Security & Vulnerability Assessment

Critical factors for security & vulnerability assessment

SSL Certificate Validation

HTTPS implementation and certificate expiry monitoring

Critical

WordPress/Plugin Updates

Core, theme, and plugin update status and security patches

Critical

Malware Scanning

Malicious code detection and removal

Critical

Firewall Configuration

Web application firewall setup and monitoring

Important

User Access Security

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and access controls

Important

Data Backup Integrity

Backup verification and disaster recovery testing

Important

Uptime & Availability Monitoring

Critical factors for uptime & availability monitoring

Server Uptime Tracking

24/7 monitoring of server availability and response times

Critical

DNS Resolution

Domain name system configuration and propagation

Critical

SSL Certificate Monitoring

Certificate expiry alerts and renewal automation

Important

Database Connectivity

Database connection stability and performance

Important

Third-party Integrations

API endpoints, payment gateways, and external services

Important

Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance window planning and communication

Important

Database & Backend Optimization

Critical factors for database & backend optimization

Database Size & Growth

Monitor database size and optimize storage usage

Important

Query Performance

Identify and optimize slow database queries

Important

Table Optimization

Database table maintenance and index optimization

Important

Cache Hit Ratio

Database and application caching effectiveness

Important

Connection Pooling

Database connection management and optimization

Important

Backup & Recovery

Automated backup systems and recovery procedures

Critical

Content & SEO Monitoring

Critical factors for content & seo monitoring

Broken Link Detection

Identify and fix broken internal and external links

Important

SEO Health Check

Meta tags, sitemaps, and search engine optimization

Important

Content Freshness

Monitor content updates and freshness scores

Important

Image Alt Tags

Alt text optimization for accessibility and SEO

Important

Page Structure

HTML validation and semantic markup verification

Important

Mobile Responsiveness

Cross-device compatibility and mobile optimization

Critical

User Experience & Functionality

Critical factors for user experience & functionality

Form Functionality

Contact forms, lead capture, and conversion forms

Critical

Navigation & Menus

Site navigation usability and menu structure

Important

Error Page Handling

404 pages, error handling, and user guidance

Important

Cross-browser Compatibility

Testing across different browsers and versions

Important

Accessibility Compliance

WCAG guidelines and accessibility standards

Important

User Journey Analytics

User flow analysis and conversion funnel optimization

Important

Complete Site Health Audit Checklist

Everything we analyze in your site health audit

✅ Performance monitoring and Core Web Vitals optimization
✅ Security scanning and vulnerability assessment
✅ SSL certificate validation and renewal monitoring
✅ Database optimization and query performance tuning
✅ Backup system verification and disaster recovery testing
✅ Content freshness and SEO health monitoring
✅ Broken link detection and repair
✅ Server uptime and availability monitoring
✅ Mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility
✅ User experience and conversion funnel analysis
✅ Plugin/theme update management and compatibility testing
✅ Error monitoring and alert system setup

Site Health Monitoring Tips

Essential practices for maintaining optimal site health

🛡️ Security First

  • • Regular security scans
  • • Automated updates
  • • Strong password policies
  • • Backup verification

⚡ Performance Monitoring

  • • Core Web Vitals tracking
  • • Page speed monitoring
  • • Server response times
  • • Database optimization

🔍 Proactive Maintenance

  • • Broken link monitoring
  • • Content freshness checks
  • • SEO health monitoring
  • • User experience testing

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🏥 Typical Results: +40% faster loading, +60% uptime improvement, +50% security threat reduction, +25% performance boost within 30 days