What I Look for When Auditing a Business Website
A practical overview of the areas I examine when reviewing a business website, from technical foundations to content and conversion.
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A practical overview of the areas I examine when reviewing a business website, from technical foundations to content and conversion.
Accessible websites often have many qualities that also make them easier for search engines and users to understand.
SEO works best when search intent, structure and content are considered before the first page is built.
A redesign should solve problems, not simply replace the appearance of a website.
Search Console provides valuable information about search visibility. Here are the reports that deserve attention.
Internal links connect related information, help visitors navigate and give search engines useful context about your pages.
More plugins, more systems and more features do not automatically create a better website.
Drupal remains powerful, but a static HTML site can be a better fit for some organizations. The right choice depends on the problem.
Clear structure, semantic HTML, useful content and strong internal linking give search engines a better understanding of a website.
Search is becoming more conversational and answer-driven. Businesses still need strong websites and useful information.
The search landscape continues to change. These are the SEO developments that matter most to Canadian organizations.
A website can be technically online and still be difficult for search engines to understand. Here are the common reasons.
How Canadian businesses can improve local visibility through useful location pages, accurate information and strong website signals.
Accessibility is more than adding alt text. Learn the practical foundations of an accessible website.
A comparison of static HTML and content management systems, including where each approach makes sense.
A practical technical SEO checklist covering crawling, indexing, performance, mobile usability and site structure.
Website speed affects visitors, usability and search performance. Here is what businesses should actually measure.
A practical look at the fundamentals that make a business website useful, credible, accessible and effective.