## Technical SEO Audit Framework
A comprehensive technical SEO audit ensures your website provides the best possible foundation for search engine visibility.
### Pre-Audit Preparation
#### Tools You'll Need
- Google Search Console
- Google Analytics
- Screaming Frog SEO Spider
- PageSpeed Insights
- SEMrush or Ahrefs
### Core Web Vitals Assessment
#### Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
Measures loading performance. Aim for under 2.5 seconds.
- Optimize server response times
- Remove render-blocking resources
- Optimize images and preload key resources
#### First Input Delay (FID)
Measures interactivity. Target under 100 milliseconds.
- Minimize JavaScript execution time
- Break up long tasks
- Use a web worker
#### Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
Measures visual stability. Keep under 0.1.
- Include size attributes on media
- Reserve space for ads
- Avoid inserting content above existing content
### Crawling and Indexing
#### Robots.txt Analysis
- Check for blocking critical resources
- Ensure proper directive syntax
- Verify sitemap references
#### XML Sitemap Audit
- Validate sitemap syntax
- Check for 404s and redirects
- Ensure all important pages are included
- Verify proper lastmod dates
#### Internal Link Structure
- Analyze link equity distribution
- Identify orphaned pages
- Optimize anchor text
- Fix broken internal links
### On-Page Technical Elements
#### Title Tags and Meta Descriptions
- Check for duplicates
- Ensure optimal lengths
- Verify keyword optimization
- Review click-through potential
#### Header Structure
- Ensure proper H1-H6 hierarchy
- Check for multiple H1s
- Optimize for featured snippets
### Mobile Optimization
#### Mobile-First Indexing Readiness
- Verify mobile-friendly design
- Check mobile page speed
- Ensure content parity
- Test touch navigation
### Schema Markup Implementation
Implement relevant structured data to enhance search result appearance and provide context to search engines.
### Security and Accessibility
#### HTTPS Implementation
- Verify SSL certificate
- Check for mixed content
- Update internal links to HTTPS
#### Accessibility Considerations
- Alt text for images
- Proper heading structure
- Color contrast ratios
- Keyboard navigation
### Reporting and Action Items
Create a prioritized action plan based on audit findings, focusing on issues with the highest potential impact first.

