Website Technical Audit

A clear, prioritised roadmap to improve performance, accessibility, security and SEO

Understand what’s holding your website back — and how to fix it safely.

Our Technical Audit examines your site end to end across performance (Core Web Vitals), accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA), security, SEO, analytics, content structure and code quality. You’ll receive a practical report with quick wins, a prioritised backlog, and a low-risk remediation plan that works for your team and tech stack.

We audit WordPress, Drupal and Joomla websites of all sizes. Work is performed in a staging or read-only mode to avoid disruption, and findings are presented in a playback workshop so stakeholders can align on next steps. We support organisations Australia-wide.

How our audit works

Kickoff & access

Confirm goals, audiences and known issues. Securely provision access (staging, read-only analytics, Search Console).
Data gathering

Collect field data (GA4), lab diagnostics and crawl results to baseline performance, SEO and accessibility.
Deep diagnostics

Template-level checks, code/theme review, plugin/module inventory, hosting/CDN config and security posture.
Prioritised findings

Issues scored by Impact × Effort with risk and confidence notes; quick wins separated from roadmap items.
Playback workshop

Walkthrough with your stakeholders to agree priorities, owners and sequencing.
Remediation plan

A practical plan you can execute in-house or with our team, including test strategy and success metrics.

What we audit

Coverage tailored to WordPress, Drupal and Joomla

Performance (Core Web Vitals)

LCP/INP/CLS analysis, TTFB, render path, image strategy, caching/CDN, script budget and third-party impact.

Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA)

Automated and manual checks (keyboard, SR, contrast), component patterns and content guidance.

Security posture

Core, plugins/modules and theme status; patch history, configuration hardening, roles/permissions and backup/rollback readiness.

Technical SEO

Crawlability, indexation, sitemaps, structured data, canonicalisation, internal linking and 404/redirect hygiene.

Analytics & measurement

GA4 setup, events/goals, Search Console linking and dashboards to track outcomes post-fix.

Information architecture & content

Navigation clarity, content models, taxonomy, search findability and authoring workflows.

Code & platform review

Theme/plugin or module quality, custom code patterns and CI/CD processes.

Hosting & infrastructure

Environment parity, caching layers, CDN, image optimisation, observability and incident readiness.

What you’ll receive

Executive summary

Plain-English overview of key issues, risks and expected impact.

Prioritised backlog

Action items with Impact × Effort, risk, dependencies and suggested owners.

Quick wins

Low-risk fixes you can ship immediately for measurable gains.

Roadmap & sequencing

Phased plan with test criteria and success metrics to avoid regressions.

Platforms we audit

Expert reviews for WordPress, Drupal and Joomla websites — from simple sites to enterprise builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a technical audit take?

Typical audits complete in 2–4 weeks depending on site size and scope. We can prioritise an initial quick-wins pass if you need immediate improvements.

What access do you need?

Staging or read-only access to the CMS, hosting/CDN dashboards, GA4 and Search Console. Production changes are not made during the audit.

Does the audit include fixes?

The audit delivers findings and a remediation plan. We can implement fixes via a separate engagement or maintenance retainer.

Will audit activity impact live users?

No. We use staging and read-only approaches; any optional load or crawl tests are coordinated to avoid disruption.

Can you work with our internal team or vendor?

Absolutely. We collaborate with in-house dev/design teams and hosting providers, sharing reproducible steps and test evidence.

Let's work together

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