DIY AI Website Audit: Find 80% of Issues in 30 Minutes
Most business owners know their website isn't perfect, but they don't know where to start. The good news? With AI, you can find most of your website's issues in under an hour. Here's how.
Step 1: Gather Your Tools
- ChatGPT (or similar AI assistant)
- Free tools: Google PageSpeed Insights, Screaming Frog (free version)
Step 2: Check Copy Clarity with AI
Paste key pages into AI and prompt: "Rewrite this for clarity and conversion, grade readability, and list gaps."
Step 3: Accessibility & UX
Ask AI: "Check this page for accessibility issues (contrast, alt text, headings)." Combine with free Lighthouse reports.
Step 4: SEO Basics
- Run your domain in Google Search Console to find coverage issues.
- AI prompt: "What SEO improvements do you recommend for this text?"
Step 5: Speed & Technical
Use Google PageSpeed Insights. Fix large images, unused JavaScript, and leverage caching.
Step 6: Summarize Findings
Ask AI: "Summarize these findings into a prioritized checklist with high, medium, low impact."
Conclusion: With the right prompts and free tools, small businesses can resolve most UX and SEO blockers without hiring an agency. Download our free worksheet to run your own audit.