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Outdated Software & Security Vulnerabilities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)
Server Response Time
Monitor server performance and database query optimization
Image Optimization
Compress and optimize images for faster loading
Caching Implementation
Browser, server, and CDN caching configuration
CDN Performance
Content delivery network optimization and monitoring
Mobile Performance
Mobile-specific speed optimizations and testing
Security & Vulnerability Assessment
Critical factors for security & vulnerability assessment
SSL Certificate Validation
HTTPS implementation and certificate expiry monitoring
WordPress/Plugin Updates
Core, theme, and plugin update status and security patches
Malware Scanning
Malicious code detection and removal
Firewall Configuration
Web application firewall setup and monitoring
User Access Security
Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and access controls
Data Backup Integrity
Backup verification and disaster recovery testing
Uptime & Availability Monitoring
Critical factors for uptime & availability monitoring
Server Uptime Tracking
24/7 monitoring of server availability and response times
DNS Resolution
Domain name system configuration and propagation
SSL Certificate Monitoring
Certificate expiry alerts and renewal automation
Database Connectivity
Database connection stability and performance
Third-party Integrations
API endpoints, payment gateways, and external services
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance window planning and communication
Database & Backend Optimization
Critical factors for database & backend optimization
Database Size & Growth
Monitor database size and optimize storage usage
Query Performance
Identify and optimize slow database queries
Table Optimization
Database table maintenance and index optimization
Cache Hit Ratio
Database and application caching effectiveness
Connection Pooling
Database connection management and optimization
Backup & Recovery
Automated backup systems and recovery procedures
Content & SEO Monitoring
Critical factors for content & seo monitoring
Broken Link Detection
Identify and fix broken internal and external links
SEO Health Check
Meta tags, sitemaps, and search engine optimization
Content Freshness
Monitor content updates and freshness scores
Image Alt Tags
Alt text optimization for accessibility and SEO
Page Structure
HTML validation and semantic markup verification
Mobile Responsiveness
Cross-device compatibility and mobile optimization
User Experience & Functionality
Critical factors for user experience & functionality
Form Functionality
Contact forms, lead capture, and conversion forms
Navigation & Menus
Site navigation usability and menu structure
Error Page Handling
404 pages, error handling, and user guidance
Cross-browser Compatibility
Testing across different browsers and versions
Accessibility Compliance
WCAG guidelines and accessibility standards
User Journey Analytics
User flow analysis and conversion funnel optimization
Complete Site Health Audit Checklist
Everything we analyze in your site health audit
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
Ready for Your Site Health Audit?
Get a comprehensive site health assessment and discover exactly what you need to keep your website performing optimally.
🏥 Typical Results: +40% faster loading, +60% uptime improvement, +50% security threat reduction, +25% performance boost within 30 days