SEO Checker

An SEO checker inspects the parts of a page that affect how it is understood and how it may appear in search. It looks at the title, the description, the headings, the canonical, image alt text, social tags, content depth and page speed. Then it sorts the findings so you can act on them.

A score needs context. It is a prioritization tool built from the checks a product runs. Google does not publish a single-page score, and no third-party number measures how Google will rank a page. Two tools can grade the same URL differently, so read the findings and not only the number.

Run a check before you publish, so an empty description, a duplicate title or a missing heading never goes live. Run another after a template change, because one new component can drop a canonical, an alt attribute or a social image across many pages at once. A content refresh is a good moment too, since it shows whether an older page still has a clear title and structure.

A drop in traffic is a different case. The checker is one input among several. Use it to rule out on-page regressions, then look at indexing, competition and search intent. New site owners and campaign teams also get value from it, because a quick page review shows the gaps, and landing pages deserve the same care as organic ones.

The findings follow a fix-first order that works for most pages. Start at the top, because those fixes shape what people see in search.

1. Title. Google builds title links from several sources, including the title element, the main heading and the Open Graph title. It may rewrite a title it finds vague or repetitive, so aim for one that is descriptive, unique and concise.
2. Meta description. Google mostly builds snippets from page content, and it may use your description when it summarizes the page well. Write one that is specific to the page.
3. Headings. One clear main heading and a logical order of subheadings help readers and give search engines structure.
4. Canonical. It names your preferred URL. Google treats it as a hint and may choose another page.
5. Image alt text. Google uses it to understand images and as anchor text when an image is a link. Decorative images can keep an empty attribute.
6. Social tags. Open Graph and card tags shape shared previews. Complete tags show a useful title, description and image.
7. Content depth. A checker can count words and headings, but length alone does not measure quality.
8. Page speed. A lab test can show slow resources. It is not a field measurement or a ranking verdict.

An SEO checker cannot tell you whether a page deserves to rank. It can confirm that the page is readable, consistent and presentable. The rest depends on usefulness, relevance and the systems that evaluate the web. A clean report removes avoidable problems, but it does not make a page the best answer to a query.

What you can achieve is a page that is easy to understand and easy to maintain: a clear title, a specific description, one main heading, a sensible canonical, useful alt text and complete social tags. Those are small choices, but they shape how the page appears and how quickly a team can spot a regression.

Traffsite turns the review into a backlog. Each finding names the page, the element and the fix, so editors, developers and marketers can work from the same evidence. Recheck after a change to see whether the fix landed, then apply it to similar pages.

Metadata rarely breaks on its own. It breaks when a template changes, a CMS field is renamed or a migration maps the wrong values. A repeatable check catches that early.

1. Enter the URL of the page into the Traffsite box.
2. Read the summary, then open the individual findings. Treat the score as a rough order of work.
3. Fix the title and description first, and make both specific to the page.
4. Review the headings, canonical and alt text. Confirm that each choice fits the page and not a template default.
5. Check the social tags and speed findings. Compress large images and remove resources that do not earn their place.
6. Run the SEO checker again, then apply the same fixes to similar pages.

Do not chase a perfect score, since some findings will not matter for a given page.

The SEO checker fits anyone who publishes or maintains web pages:

• Site owners who want a clear view of page quality without a full audit.
• Content editors who need a final check before pressing publish.
• SEO specialists who want a fast first pass before a deeper review.
• Developers who need to see how a template affects metadata.
• Marketers who care about both search results and shared previews.
• Agencies that need a repeatable review for several clients.

You do not need to be an SEO specialist to use the report. Start with the title, description and main heading, which shape what people see and how they understand the page.