Getting Started

How to Run Your First Audit

Get started with your first SEO audit in just a few simple steps. This guide walks you through the entire process from entering your URL to understanding your results.

4 min read
Updated January 2025

Quick Start

Already familiar with SEO audits? Jump straight to your dashboard and run your first audit now.

1

Enter Your URL

From your dashboard, locate the audit input field. Enter the full URL of the page you want to analyze, including the protocol.

Use the complete URL format: https://example.com/page

2

Configure Audit Options

Before running your audit, you can configure several options:

  • Deep Scan: Check for broken links and images across your page (paid plans)
  • AI Analysis: Get AI-powered recommendations and insights (Starter+)
  • Mobile vs Desktop: Choose which viewport to analyze
3

Start the Audit

Click the "Run Audit" button to begin. The audit typically takes 30-60 seconds depending on your page size and the options selected.

You can navigate away from the page - we'll email you when your audit is complete.

4

Review Your Results

Once complete, you'll see a comprehensive report including:

  • Overall SEO score (0-100)
  • AI Extractability score
  • Technical SEO issues
  • Content analysis
  • Security assessment
  • Accessibility checks
  • Prioritized recommendations

Tips for Your First Audit

Pro Tips

Follow these best practices for accurate results:

  • Start with your homepage or most important landing page
  • Make sure the page is publicly accessible (not behind a login)
  • Run audits on both mobile and desktop to catch responsive issues
  • Don't worry about fixing everything at once - focus on high-priority issues first

Common Issues

If your audit fails, ensure your page isn't blocking our crawler. Check your robots.txt and firewall settings.

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