WordPress Website Audit Service
Our WordPress website audits evaluates your website’s performance, security, functionality, and overall health. Giving you a clear, prioritised view of what’s actually holding your site back.
Every WordPress site looks fine on the surface. What’s actually happening underneath — plugin conflicts, unoptimised images, missing security patches, sloppy SEO fundamentals — is usually invisible until it starts costing you traffic, conversions, or worse, a security breach.
Our WordPress website audit service gives you a clear, evidence-based picture of exactly how your site is performing across speed, security, SEO, and technical health, plus a prioritised list of what to fix first and why. No guesswork, no generic checklist — a proper look under the bonnet, carried out by a team who builds and maintains WordPress sites for a living.
Ready to talk? Ring us on 0113 880 0917, drop a message to info@dev-wp.co.uk, or pop your details in our contact form and one of our experts will get straight back to you.
Built With The Best
Jonny and the team were fantastic in redeveloping our company's site. Communication was excellent and they were all helpful in ironing out any and all minor issues once the site was live. Would recommend.
From Cameron Low
5* service! I recently came to Dev-WP to design and develop our new YouthSCA website for our organisation. The team at Dev-WP are brilliant to say the least! Anything we needed in terms of site structure, content, features and usability were covered without question. When the website was handed over to us we were also given a full demo, explanation of each feature and how best to keep the site performing to its optimum. What I also really enjoyed about working with Dev-WP is that no question asked is considered a stupid one. They are always on hand to help and we're very pleased with the service we received overall. If you are looking for a reliable web developer that can do it all to a high level - look no further than Dev-WP
From Thomas William
The guys have been brilliant in migrating our website from our old platform EKM to Shopify, a move we were initially nervous about. But our new website design is not even comparable to our original (and very dated) site. Our customers are also really impressed with the functionality and the ease of the new website. We are now working on the SEO side of the business and have already seen some really positive results - hoping to see this continue.
From IMA Trading
Dev-WP recently helped the business I work for to develop a bespoke webpage to advertise training-related content and manage participant registrations. As our business hosts training for staff from different organisations and sectors across the UK, it was really important that the webpage was designed in the most user-friendly way possible to enable learners to understand the training requirements and easily book onto the sessions. Rob and his colleagues at Dev-WP were fantastic, building a webpage that offered all the functionalities we needed, as well as fitting in visually with the rest of our website. The team were on hand again when some changes needed to be made to the training dates and automated messages regarding remaining capacity on the courses. I will definitely be returning to Dev-WP for future webpage development work if and when we are able to expand our range of training offerings.
From Matthew Greenhill
The team at Dev-WP has helped us create 2 incredibly well put together, one-of-a-kind websites with all the bells and whistles! Even after the completion of the websites, they are always available to help with any questions/queries we may have! Really great team - highly recommend.
From Reece Fenty
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Each project reflects our data-driven, solution-focused approach, dedicated to doing things properly—whether through bespoke WordPress website design, tailored development, or ongoing support.
Why a WordPress Audit Matters
Auditing your website is a crucial step in future-proofing your online presence, ensuring that your site remains robust, secure, and adaptable. We see website audits as as maintenance, not a one-off fix. Sites that are audited periodically tend to stay faster, more secure, and more visible in search than sites left untouched between rebuilds.
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Every recommendation we give is performance-focused, judged on whether it actually moves the needle on speed, security, or rankings. When working with us, you get a plain-language breakdown of what's wrong and why, not a wall of jargon, and because we're built for ongoing support rather than a one-time report, we're set up to help you implement the fixes too.
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The team at Dev-WP has helped us create 2 incredibly well put together, one-of-a-kind websites with all the bells and whistles! Even after the completion of the websites, they are always available to help with any questions/queries we may have! Really great team – highly recommend.
The team at Dev-WP has helped us create 2 incredibly well put together, one-of-a-kind websites with all the bells and whistles! Even after the completion of the websites, they are always available to help with any questions/queries we may have! Really great team – highly recommend.
A great team, highly knowledgeable and provide a great transparent service – where others in this industry don’t! Cheers for the help guys.
The efficiency, expertise, and dedication exhibited by the team surpassed our expectations and made the entire process remarkably smooth.
Would highly recommend to any business looking for SEO services.
Dev-WP approached the development project with an open mind and asked lots of questions to ensure we got a website that will support our growth into the future.
Dev-WP were fantastic, building a webpage that offered all the functionalities we needed, as well as fitting in visually with the rest of our website.
The team at Dev-WP has helped us create 2 incredibly well put together, one-of-a-kind websites with all the bells and whistles! Even after the completion of the websites, they are always available to help with any questions/queries we may have! Really great team – highly recommend.
5* service! I recently came to Dev-WP to design and develop our new website for our organisation. The team at Dev-WP are brilliant to say the least!
The process was smooth and the team was professional. Highly recommend!
First reached out to Liam to enquire about redesigning our website @ WMS Entrance Systems – from that point the entire team were extremely helpful, professional and most of all patient with the demands we set. The level of communication was great and we were kept informed and involved with the website development from start to finish.
Rob and his colleagues at Dev-WP were fantastic, building webpages that offered all the functionalities we needed, as well as fitting in visually with the rest of our website. The team were on hand again when some changes needed to be made to the training dates and automated messages regarding remaining capacity on the courses. I will definitely be returning to Dev-WP for future webpage development work if and when we are able to expand our range of training offerings.
Compliance
Our WordPress website audits involve checking your cookies. Our experts will conduct a thorough review of the website's use of cookies to ensure compliance with privacy regulations, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). This involves examining the types of cookies that are being used, their purpose, and whether the website provides adequate cookie notices and consent mechanisms for visitors to your website.
WordPress Cookie Audits
When carrying out a WordPress cookie audit, our experts will conduct a thorough review of the website's use of cookies to ensure compliance with privacy regulations, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). This involves examining the types of cookies that are being used, their purpose, and whether the website provides adequate cookie notices and consent mechanisms for visitors to your website.
Read MorePerformance
Slow sites lose visitors and rank worse. We review load times, server response times, resource usage, image optimisation, caching, and compression to find exactly what's slowing your site down — and what to do about it.
Prioritise Performance
A WordPress website audit is a structured review of your site's performance — pulled together into one report.
Read MorePage Loading Speed
Page load speed analysis and diagnosis of bottlenecks (large images, unoptimised scripts, render-blocking resources)
Read MoreMobile Responsiveness
We audit mobile responsiveness across devices, since a growing share of your traffic is likely arriving on mobile
Read MoreCaching and Compression
Our WordPress website audit service also involves checking caching and compression and providing recommendations to improve loading times
Technical Elements
Our thorough WordPress technical audit examines your site's backend for performance issues, ensuring that everything from code quality to server settings is optimised for the best results and ensuring your site runs at peak efficiency.
AI & SEO
We assess your site's technical and on-page SEO to identify what's stopping it from ranking as well as it could, using tools including the Yoast SEO plugin alongside manual review.
Drive more organic traffic
Our WordPress AEO and SEO audits will assess various elements that impact your website's search engine performance and AEO visiblity, including visibility and ranking.
Keyword Analysis
We delve deep into keyword research to uncover opportunities that align with your business goals, ensuring that your content is optimised for terms that your potential customers are actively searching for.
UX Analysis
Our audits can help optimise the user experience of your website through a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects such as design, navigation, content presentation, and overall functionality. Also, our website audits ensure mobile friendliness by examining a website's design, structure, and content.
Meta Tags
During our WordPress SEO Audit, we thoroughly review and optimise these meta elements to ensure they accurately reflect your content while enticing users to click.
Content Quality
Analysis of your content for clarity, depth, and value, making sure it effectively addresses the needs and interests of your audience. By enhancing content quality, we help establish your site as an authoritative source, fostering trust and encouraging repeat visits from your users.
Site Structure
We examine the hierarchy of your pages, the effectiveness of your internal linking, and the logical flow of information to guarantee that users can find what they need quickly and efficiently.
Broken Links and Errors
Our broken link audit for WordPress ensures that your site is free of broken links, improving user experience and preventing search engine penalties.
Backlinks
We identify opportunities to acquire high-quality backlinks and address any toxic or spammy links that could harm your site’s reputation.
Technical
Our audits identifies technical SEO issues to improve, leading to better search engine rankings and increased visibility in search results.
Security
Our comprehensive WordPress security audit identifies potential vulnerabilities, ensuring that your website is protected against the latest security threats and risks. In this audit, we identify vulnerabilities, outdated plugins, and weak points in your site's defenses. Our WordPress audit services ensure your site remains safe and secure against cyber threats.
Vulnerability Assessment
Identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses in your website to ensure it remains robust against threats.
Malware Detection
Our WordPress website audit service involve scans of your web site for malicious code and threats, promptly removing any malware to keep your website safe and secure.
Read MoreFirewall and Protection Setup
We implement robust firewalls and security measures tailored to your website’s needs, providing an additional layer of defense against cyber threats.
WordPress Plugin Audits
Our WordPress plugin audits thoroughly examines and assesses the plugins installed and active on a WordPress website. Our WordPress plugin performance review service will look at:
Review of Installed Plugins
Our WordPress plugin performance review will identify all the active and inactive plugins installed on the website.
Plugin Purpose and Functionality
Evaluating each plugin's purpose and functionality are to determine whether it is essential and identify any redundant or unnecessary plugins.
Plugin Compatibility
The compatibility of each plugin with the current version of WordPress and with other plugins is assessed, preventing conflicts and issues on the website.
Plugin Updates
The WordPress website audit service also involves checks whether all plugins are updated to their latest versions.
Plugin Performance
The WordPress plugin performance review will show the impact of plugins on the website's loading speed and performance is evaluated.
Plugin Configurations
The audit assesses whether plugins are configured optimally and in line with best practices. Additionally, If any plugins are found to be problematic or no longer suitable, we can advise on alternative solutions.
Risk Mitigation
To see if any high-risk or vulnerable plugins are discovered, recommendations for mitigation or replacement are provided to ensure the website's security is not compromised.
Get in Touch
Reach out to our team to request a website performance audit. Share your website details and specific areas of concern, such as speed, SEO, or user experience. We’ll assess your needs and explain the audit process.
Analysis
We’ll perform a thorough analysis of your website, using advanced tools to evaluate speed, SEO, mobile responsiveness, security, and overall performance. This step identifies the strengths and areas needing improvement.
Detailed Report
After completing the audit, we’ll provide you with a detailed report outlining our findings. This includes actionable insights, prioritized recommendations, and a clear plan for optimizing your website’s performance.
Implement
If needed, we can assist in implementing the recommended changes to improve your site’s performance. From optimizing speed to fixing SEO issues, we’ll ensure your website is running at its best.
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