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SEO Checker

Audit a public web page for search metadata, technical health, accessibility basics, security headers, content quality, performance signals, and optional same-site crawl checks.

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SEO Checker

SEO Checker reviews a public page and turns common audit signals into a clear report. Enter a URL to check metadata, headings, crawlability, accessibility basics, security headers, content signals, and performance-style HTML clues.

The workflow is simple: scan one page first, then optionally crawl a small set of same-site pages to find repeated titles, missing descriptions, broken links, and other practical fixes.

How to Use This App

  • Enter the public page URL you want to audit.
  • Choose whether to also crawl same-host pages.
  • Set the crawl page limit if crawling is enabled.
  • Run the scan and wait for the report.
  • Review the scores, snapshot, action plan, and issue details.
  • Export JSON, CSV, crawl CSV, or print the report if needed.

Examples and Use Cases

  • Check a new landing page: Enter a page URL before publishing to confirm the title, meta description, H1, canonical tag, and HTTPS status look correct.
  • Review a content page: Scan an article or tool page to see word count, reading time, primary topic, visible text ratio, and content-related recommendations.
  • Find crawl issues: Enable same-host crawling to look for duplicate page titles, missing meta descriptions, missing H1 headings, and broken internal links across a small set of pages.
  • Audit technical basics: Use the report to check robots.txt, sitemap.xml, redirects, content type, mixed content, and common security headers.
  • Share fixes with a team: Copy the summary or export CSV/JSON so developers, writers, or site owners can review the prioritized action plan.

Helpful Details

What the Scores Mean

The scores are practical indicators, not official search engine rankings. A high score means the page passed many common checks, while a lower score points to issues worth reviewing, such as missing metadata, crawl problems, accessibility gaps, or security header warnings.

Useful Limitations to Know

  • Initial HTML only: The scanner reads the HTML returned by the server, so content added later by JavaScript may not appear in every check.
  • Limited crawl: Same-host crawling is capped to keep scans fast and responsible. It is best for quick checks, not full-site crawling.
  • Human review still matters: The report can flag likely issues, but titles, descriptions, content quality, and accessibility wording should still be reviewed by a person.

Good Times to Use It

  • Before publishing a new page or tool.
  • After changing page titles, descriptions, templates, or navigation.
  • When checking whether a page has basic SEO, accessibility, and security signals in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SEO Checker scan the exact URL I enter?

Yes. The entered page URL is scanned first. If same-host crawling is enabled, the tool also checks a limited number of linked pages on the same host.

What does the same-host crawl option do?

It follows internal HTML-looking links found from the scanned page and checks up to the selected page limit. This can help find duplicate titles, missing meta descriptions, missing H1 headings, and broken internal links.

Why might JavaScript-rendered content be missing from the report?

The tool analyzes the HTML returned by the server. If important text or metadata is added only after JavaScript runs in the browser, it may not appear in the scan results.

Are the scores official search engine rankings?

No. The scores are practical audit indicators based on common SEO, technical, accessibility, security, content, and performance-style checks. They help prioritize fixes but do not predict rankings.

What does visible text ratio mean?

It compares visible text size with the full HTML response size. A low ratio is not always bad, especially if the page has enough useful text, but it can hint at heavy markup, scripts, or hidden boilerplate.

Can I export or share the audit results?

Yes. You can copy a summary, export issue data as CSV, export crawl data as CSV, export the full report as JSON, or print/save the report as a PDF.

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