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Guide · Updated October 12, 2026

# A website audit checklist for small businesses

You can find most website problems yourself in an hour. Go through this list on a phone, then on a computer.

By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions

**Quick answer.** Audit your site on a phone first. Check that the phone number is tappable, the contact form works and its notification email arrives, hours and address are right, pages load quickly, and no links are broken.

**Free tools:** [Free website SEO check](/websites/seo-checker) · [Search result preview](/websites/search-result-preview)

## Contact and calls to action

Is your phone number at the top and tappable on a phone? Does the contact form work, and does the notification email arrive? Send yourself a test.

## Speed and phone layout

Open the site on mobile data. Does it load quickly, and is the text readable without zooming? Run a free speed test to see the Core Web Vitals results.

## Broken things

Click through your main pages looking for broken links, missing images and old offers or dates. Look at the footer year.

## Search basics

Each page needs its own title and description, one clear main heading and content that matches what it promises. Search for your business name and check what shows up.

## Security

The site should load over HTTPS with no warnings, software and plug-ins should be up to date, and admin accounts should use strong passwords and two-step sign-in.

## Ownership and tracking

Confirm that you own the domain, hosting and Google accounts, that Search Console is set up, and that you have a backup that you have tested.

## Common questions

**How often should I audit my site?**

Quarterly is a good rhythm, plus after any big change.

**Can you do it for me?**

Yes. Our website care service covers regular checks. Contact the desk to ask.

This guide is general information. Search engines change how they work and their guidelines; check Google's current documentation for your situation. Nobody can guarantee a ranking.

Let us handle it

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More guides

- [How to Choose Google Business Profile Categories](/websites/guides/choose-google-business-profile-categories)
- [Using the Google Business Profile Services Section](/websites/guides/google-business-profile-services-section)
- [How to Use the Google Business Profile Products Tab](/websites/guides/google-business-profile-products-section)
- [Google Business Profile Photos: What to Upload](/websites/guides/google-business-profile-photos-guide)

Free tools

- [Website basics check](/websites/seo-checker)
- [Is your website working for you? quiz](/websites/quiz)

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## Rather have us handle it? Ask for a quote.

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