Free WordPress Audit Guidelines
Optimize your WordPress site for speed, security, and SEO. Our comprehensive audit covers 40+ critical factors specific to WordPress websites.
🎯 What You'll Get: WordPress-specific analysis + security recommendations + performance optimization roadmap
Common WordPress Issues
These are the most common problems we find in WordPress websites
Outdated WordPress Version
Impact: High security risk, compatibility issues
Solution: Update to latest WordPress version immediately
Missing Security Plugins
Impact: Vulnerable to hacks and malware
Solution: Install Wordfence or iThemes Security plugin
No Caching System
Impact: Slow loading times, poor user experience
Solution: Install WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache
Unoptimized Images
Impact: Increased page load times, poor Core Web Vitals
Solution: Use Smush or similar image optimization plugin
No SSL Certificate
Impact: Security warnings, SEO penalties, trust issues
Solution: Install SSL certificate and force HTTPS
Our WordPress Audit Framework
Comprehensive analysis across 5 critical WordPress areas
WordPress Core & Security
WordPress-specific wordpress core & security
WordPress Version Check
Ensure latest WordPress version for security patches
Security Plugins Status
Wordfence, iThemes Security, or similar active
User Roles & Permissions
Proper user management and admin access control
Login Security
Two-factor authentication and login protection
File Permissions
Proper 644/755 permissions for security
SSL Certificate
HTTPS implementation and certificate validity
Performance & Speed
WordPress-specific performance & speed
Caching Plugin Configuration
WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or similar setup
Image Optimization
Smush or similar plugin for image compression
Database Optimization
Clean database tables and optimize queries
CDN Integration
Cloudflare, MaxCDN, or similar for asset delivery
Minification & Compression
CSS/JS minification and GZIP compression
Lazy Loading
Images and content lazy loading implementation
SEO Configuration
WordPress-specific seo configuration
SEO Plugin Installation
Yoast SEO, RankMath, or All-in-One SEO active
XML Sitemap Generation
Proper sitemap creation and submission
Meta Tags Optimization
Title tags, meta descriptions, and Open Graph
Schema Markup
Rich snippets and structured data implementation
Internal Linking Structure
Strategic linking between pages and posts
Permalink Structure
SEO-friendly URL structure configuration
Plugins & Themes
WordPress-specific plugins & themes
Plugin Updates & Compatibility
All plugins updated and compatible with WP version
Unused Plugin Cleanup
Remove inactive plugins that slow down site
Theme Customization
Child theme usage and customizations
Plugin Conflicts
Check for plugin conflicts affecting functionality
Backup Solution
Automated backup system (UpdraftPlus, etc.)
Plugin Performance Impact
Identify resource-heavy plugins
Content & Media
WordPress-specific content & media
Content Quality Audit
Check for duplicate content and thin pages
Image Optimization
Proper alt tags, file sizes, and formats
Broken Links Check
Identify and fix broken internal/external links
Content Structure
Proper heading hierarchy and readability
Media Library Cleanup
Remove unused images and optimize storage
Page Loading Optimization
Above-the-fold content optimization
Complete WordPress Audit Checklist
Everything we analyze in your WordPress audit
WordPress Optimization Tips
Quick wins to improve your WordPress site performance
🚀 Speed Optimization
- • Use WP Rocket or similar caching plugin
- • Optimize images with Smush plugin
- • Enable GZIP compression
- • Use a CDN for assets
🔒 Security Setup
- • Install Wordfence security plugin
- • Enable two-factor authentication
- • Keep WordPress and plugins updated
- • Use strong passwords
📈 SEO Enhancement
- • Install Yoast SEO plugin
- • Optimize title tags and meta descriptions
- • Create XML sitemap
- • Add schema markup
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📊 Typical Results: +200% speed improvement, +150% security score, +300% SEO performance within 30 days