Site Audit

Site Audit is a process or tool used to evaluate a website's performance, SEO, accessibility, security, and technical health. It involves automated or manual analysis to identify issues that affect user experience, search engine rankings, and overall functionality. Common tools for this include Google Lighthouse, Screaming Frog, and SEMrush.

Also known as: Website Audit, Web Audit, SEO Audit, Technical Audit, Site Analysis

Why learn Site Audit?

Developers should learn and use site audits to ensure websites are optimized, secure, and compliant with best practices, especially for SEO improvements, performance tuning, and accessibility standards. It's crucial during website development, redesigns, or regular maintenance to catch issues like broken links, slow loading times, or security vulnerabilities before they impact users.

Learning Resources

• docs: Google Lighthouse Documentation
• tutorial: Mozilla Web Developer Guide to Site Audits
• course: Site Audit Course on Coursera
• tutorial: SEMrush Site Audit Tool Tutorial
• video: Web.dev Learn Performance Audits