Website audit.
Find out where your website is falling short
Your website is up and running, but it doesn’t deliver what you expected. Visitors leave, Google overlooks you, or you simply don’t know whether everything is in order. A website audit answers that. I go through your website and tell you what works, what could be better and what to tackle first.
No forty-page report full of abbreviations. Instead, a clear overview, in order of importance, in plain language. Afterwards you can act on it yourself, have your current developer do it, or have me do it.
- Fixed priceAfter a short conversation you know the cost upfront
- Plain languageNo jargon, with explanations where needed
- In order of priorityThe biggest wins first
- No obligationYou decide what to do with the results
Why an audit
A hunch is not a plan.
Many websites grow over the years. A page gets added, a plugin, a new banner, a second designer. Nobody has the full picture anymore. Then you notice that the website feels slow, that mobile doesn’t work well or that visitors don’t do what you hoped. But you don’t know why.
An audit replaces the hunch with facts. How fast does your website really load on a phone? Are there code errors getting in the way of search engines and assistive technology? Can someone with a visual impairment use your pages? Are your most important pages actually in Google?
Once you know, you can choose. And choosing is cheaper than continuing to guess.
What I look at
Four layers, one overview.
Speed
How quickly your page becomes usable on an average phone. I measure this with Google PageSpeed. Slow pages cost visitors and often rankings in Google too. I show you what slows things down, such as oversized images, third-party scripts or a slow server.
Technology and code
Is the HTML clean and valid? Are titles, headings and image descriptions correct? Are there broken links, duplicate pages or redirects that loop? Clean code is more stable, more future-proof and easier for search engines and assistive technology to read.
Accessibility
Enough colour contrast, usable with a keyboard, forms with labels, tap targets that are large enough. I test against the WCAG guidelines, using automated tools and manual checks, because tools only catch part of the problems. Since 28 June 2025, accessibility requirements apply in the EU to webshops and other digital services, among others, with exceptions for very small businesses. An audit shows you where you stand.
Visibility
Which pages can Google find, which are actually indexed and how do they look in search results? This isn’t keyword research or link building, but the technical foundation those need to stand on.
When it makes sense
Five moments to have a look.
An audit pays off especially at certain moments: right before you have a new website built, so you know what to keep and what can go. After a migration or redesign, to check that nothing broke. When traffic or enquiries drop for no obvious reason. Before you invest in advertising, because a slow or confusing website burns your budget. And when you simply want a second opinion on what your developer tells you.
So it’s not just for large companies. A small website with a few good pages benefits just as much from a clear foundation.
What an audit is not
Not a sales trick and not a miracle cure.
An audit is not a promised top three in Google, nor a disguised quote for a new website. It is a measurement with advice. What you do with it is up to you.
I also show what is already going well. That’s not politeness, it helps you know what not to touch. This way you avoid a well-meant improvement breaking something that worked fine.
What you get
A report you can actually use.
You receive the report as a document, with a personal walkthrough. It contains:
- A half-page summary for those short on time
- All findings, ordered from urgent to nice-to-have
- For each finding: what is wrong, why it matters and how to fix it
- A rough estimate of time and cost per improvement
- A short list of what you can already do yourself tomorrow
How it works
In four steps.
Step 1
Getting acquainted
We briefly talk about your website, your goals and what you are noticing. Then I know what to pay extra attention to and can quote a fixed price.
Step 2
Reviewing
I measure, test and look along like a visitor would. On phone, tablet and computer, and with tools such as a screen reader.
Step 3
Reporting
You receive the report. I walk you through it, so you also understand why something matters.
Step 4
Deciding
You choose what to take on. Yourself, via your current developer or with me. Even if it’s not with me, you still keep the report.
Why DYKZ
Honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.
I run a one-person studio. That means you talk to the same person who writes the report. No account manager in between, no boilerplate text from a tool. I have built websites in clean code for years, without heavy packages, so I know exactly what is going on under the hood.
I won’t sell you a rebuild you don’t need. If your website is fine, I’ll say so. If it isn’t, you’ll hear that too, with a plan to improve it step by step.
How much does a website audit cost?
That depends on the size of your website. After a short conversation I quote a fixed price. You know upfront where you stand, and there are no surprises afterwards.
Is the free website check the same thing?
No. The website check on this website is a quick, automated indication for a single page. An audit looks at the whole website, combines tools with manual research and ends in worked-out advice.
Do I need to give access to my website?
Usually not. I look at your website the way Google and your visitors see it. For a deeper check, for example of Search Console, I only ask for read access.
Can I have the improvements made by someone else?
Absolutely. The report is yours. It is written so that any developer can work with it.
How long does an audit take?
That depends on the size. For a compact website it takes days, not weeks. In the introductory conversation I give a realistic timeline.
Further reading
Sources
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Get in touch
Let’s see
what can be better.
Tell me what you are running into and where you want to go online. However big or small your ambitions, a consultation costs you nothing and always gives you something to act on.
What to expect from the conversation
- Honest about your website and your options
- Concrete advice you can use right away
- A rough indication of investment and timeline
- If I can’t help you, I’ll tell you honestly
Fixed price · No subscription · 36-month warranty
