step-by-step guides

How to Use Every AuditAI Tool

Plain-English guides for every tool — written for people who aren't technical. No jargon. Just step-by-step instructions, tips, and explanations of what the results actually mean.

🟢 Beginner — No tech skills needed🟡 Intermediate — Some familiarity with websites🔴 Technical — Needs a developer
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Free Site Audit

Check your whole website in 30 seconds

Beginner30 seconds
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Step-by-step

1

Go to the Audit page

Visit auditai.fyi/audit. You don't need to create an account or log in — anyone can run 3 free audits per day.

2

Type in your website address

Enter your website URL in the box — for example, yoursite.com. You don't need to type 'https://' — AuditAI handles that automatically.

3

Click 'Scan Site'

Hit the Scan Site button. AuditAI fetches your live website and checks it across SEO, security, GDPR compliance, and performance — all at the same time. This takes about 15–30 seconds.

4

Read your score

You'll see a score out of 100. A score above 80 is healthy. Below 60 means there are important issues to fix. The score is broken down by category so you know exactly where to focus.

5

Fix issues with AI suggestions

Every issue has an 'AI Fix' button. Click it and you'll get a specific, copy-paste solution — not just a description of the problem. You don't need to be a developer to understand the fixes.

💡 Tips

  • Audit your most important page first — usually your homepage or product landing page
  • Run the audit again after making changes to see your score improve
  • Share the report link with your developer — they'll know exactly what to fix

Understanding the results

Score 80–100Great shape. Focus on the few remaining issues.
Score 60–79Good base, several things to fix. Work through issues by priority.
Score below 60Significant issues that may be hurting your search rankings and security.
Red issuesCritical — fix these first. They directly impact SEO or security.
Yellow issuesImportant but not urgent. Fix after the red ones.
Green checksPassing — nothing to do here.
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AI Keyword Research

Find the right words people type when searching for you

Beginner1 minute
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Keyword Research

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/keyword-research. This tool is completely free — no account needed.

2

Enter a topic or seed keyword

Type the main topic your page or blog post is about. For example: 'email marketing', 'best coffee machines', or 'plumber in London'. Keep it short — 2 to 4 words is ideal.

3

Choose your target region

Select the country your audience is in. This helps generate keywords that people in that region are actually searching for.

4

Click 'Research Keywords'

AuditAI's AI generates up to 15 keyword ideas with difficulty scores, search intent labels, long-tail variations, and People Also Ask questions. Results appear in about 10 seconds.

5

Use the tabs to explore results

Switch between Keywords, Long-tail, Questions, Clusters, and Content Brief tabs. The Content Brief tab gives you a ready-to-use outline for your article or page.

6

Export your keywords

Click 'Export CSV' to download your keyword list into Excel or Google Sheets.

💡 Tips

  • Target keywords with a difficulty score under 40 if your website is new
  • Focus on 'question' keywords for blog posts — they match what people actually type
  • Use the Content Brief as a writing outline — it tells you what headings and topics to cover

Understanding the results

Difficulty 0–30Easy to rank for. Great for new websites.
Difficulty 31–60Moderate competition. Achievable with good content.
Difficulty 61–100Very competitive. May take months to rank.
Informational intentPeople want to learn. Write a blog post or guide.
Commercial intentPeople are comparing options. Write a comparison or review.
Transactional intentPeople want to buy or sign up. Use a landing page.
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Keyword Rank Tracker

See how well your page is optimised for specific keywords

Beginner1 minute
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Rank Tracker

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/rank-tracker. Free to use — no account or signup needed.

2

Enter your website URL

Type the URL of the specific page you want to check — for example, yoursite.com/about or yoursite.com/product.

3

Add up to 5 keywords

Type a keyword you want to rank for, then click 'Add'. You can add up to 5 keywords at once. These are the words you hope people search on Google to find your page.

4

Click 'Check Rankings'

AuditAI checks your live page and scores how well it's optimised for each keyword you entered.

5

Read the results

You'll see a score and an estimated Google position for each keyword (e.g. 'Position 11–20' means you're likely on page 2). Click any keyword to see detailed signals and AI recommendations.

6

Follow the AI recommendations

Each keyword gets a list of specific fixes — for example 'Add this keyword to your H1 heading' or 'Include this phrase in your meta description'. These are the exact changes to make.

💡 Tips

  • Check the page where you most want to rank — usually your homepage or a key landing page
  • Use keywords you found with the Keyword Research tool
  • Re-check the same page after making changes to see your score improve

Understanding the results

Position 1–3Top of Google page 1. Excellent visibility.
Position 4–10Page 1. Good — most clicks happen here.
Position 11–20Page 2. Small improvements can push you to page 1.
Position 21–50Pages 3–5. Significant optimisation needed.
Position 50+Not ranking yet. Work through all the recommendations.
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White-Label Client Report

Generate a branded audit report to send to your client

Beginner2 minutes
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Step-by-step

1

Go to White-Label Reports

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/white-label. This is free for any number of clients.

2

Enter the client's website URL

Type the URL of the website you want to audit for your client.

3

Add your agency name

Type your agency or freelance business name. This appears on the report so the client sees your branding, not AuditAI's.

4

Click 'Generate Report'

AuditAI runs a full audit and creates a clean, professional report with your branding. This takes about 30 seconds.

5

Print or share

Use your browser's Print function (Ctrl+P on Windows, Cmd+P on Mac) to save the report as a PDF. You can then email it to your client or share it in a meeting.

💡 Tips

  • Run the report before your first call with a client — it gives you a concrete list of issues to discuss
  • Include the report in your proposal to show exactly what you'll fix and why it matters
  • The AI fix suggestions in the report tell your client the business impact of each issue

Understanding the results

Overall scoreA number out of 100 — the client's headline metric. Easy to explain in a meeting.
Issue sectionsGrouped by SEO, Security, GDPR, and Performance. Pick 3 critical ones to discuss first.
AI Fix columnEach issue has a specific fix. Share this with your developer or implement it yourself.
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Bulk URL Scanner

Audit up to 10 pages at once

Beginner1–2 minutes
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Bulk URL Scanner

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/bulk-scan.

2

Enter your URLs

Type up to 10 website addresses, one per line in the text box. These can be different pages on the same website, or completely different websites.

3

Click 'Scan All'

AuditAI audits all URLs at the same time. Results appear in a comparison table within about 60 seconds.

4

Compare the results

You'll see each URL's score side by side. Red cells highlight pages that need attention. This makes it easy to spot which pages are weakest.

5

Export to CSV

Click 'Export CSV' to download all results into a spreadsheet. Useful for tracking improvements over time or sharing with a team.

💡 Tips

  • Audit all your key landing pages at once after a website redesign
  • Compare your pages against a competitor's pages by mixing URLs
  • Use the CSV export to create a priority list — fix the lowest-scoring pages first
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Security Header Scan

Check if your website is protected against common attacks

Beginner30 seconds
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Step-by-step

1

Run the Site Audit

Security scanning is built into the main Site Audit. Go to auditai.fyi/audit and enter your URL.

2

Find the Security section

In your results, scroll to the Security section. This lists all 6 security headers and whether each one is present on your website.

3

Check which headers are missing

A red ✗ means the header is missing. A green ✓ means it's set correctly. Missing headers are vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.

4

Use the AI fix for each missing header

Click 'AI Fix' on any missing header. You'll get the exact line of code or server configuration to add. Pass this to your developer — it's usually a 5-minute fix.

💡 Tips

  • Even if you're not technical, share the AI fix with your hosting provider — many will add security headers for free
  • The most important header is Content-Security-Policy (CSP) — it prevents code injection attacks
  • HSTS prevents your site from being accessed over an insecure connection — always have this enabled

Understanding the results

Content-Security-Policy (CSP)Prevents hackers from injecting malicious code into your pages.
HSTSForces browsers to always use the secure HTTPS version of your site.
X-Frame-OptionsStops your website from being embedded in another site (clickjacking protection).
X-Content-Type-OptionsPrevents browsers from misreading your files in unsafe ways.
Referrer-PolicyControls what information is shared when visitors click links on your site.
Permissions-PolicyControls which browser features (camera, microphone) your site can access.
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Scam Detection Scanner

Check if a website is phishing, malware, or fraudulent

Beginner30 seconds
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Scam Detection

Visit auditai.fyi/scam-detection. This tool is free for Pro and Agency plan members. Free users can upgrade to access it.

2

Enter a website URL to check

Type the URL of any website — your own, a competitor's, or a suspicious site you want to verify. For example: example.com or yoursite.com.

3

Click 'Scan for Threats'

AuditAI analyzes the website for phishing indicators, malware, fraudulent content, payment fraud, and social engineering tactics. The scan takes 10–20 seconds.

4

Review the risk score

You'll see a risk score from 0–100 (0 = safe, 100 = high risk). The color-coded gauge shows the severity: green (safe), yellow (caution), orange (warning), or red (critical).

5

Check the red flags and green signals

Red flags highlight potential threats (e.g., no SSL certificate, known malware, phishing keywords). Green signals show positive security indicators. Review each finding.

6

See threat intelligence details

The scan shows which security services flagged the site — Google Safe Browsing, VirusTotal, URLhaus, and others. This gives you confidence in the result.

💡 Tips

  • Use this tool before clicking links from emails or social media — it's a quick way to verify if a site is legitimate
  • Check competitor websites to see if they're using legitimate payment processors and SSL certificates
  • Share the scan report with your team if you're unsure about a supplier or partner website

Understanding the results

Risk Score 0–20Safe. No major threats detected.
Risk Score 21–40Low risk. Minor issues to review.
Risk Score 41–70Medium risk. Caution recommended. Review red flags.
Risk Score 71–100High risk. Likely malicious or fraudulent. Avoid if possible.
PhishingWebsite designed to trick users into entering passwords or payment information.
MalwareWebsite hosts or distributes malicious software.
Payment FraudSuspicious payment processing or fake checkout pages.
SSL CertificateEncryption that protects data sent between your browser and the website. Legitimate sites always have this.
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GDPR & Compliance Checker

Make sure your website follows privacy laws

Beginner30 seconds
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Step-by-step

1

Run the Site Audit

GDPR checking is part of the main Site Audit. Go to auditai.fyi/audit and enter your URL.

2

Find the Compliance section

Scroll to the GDPR / Compliance section in your results. This checks for cookie consent banners, privacy policy links, and data collection signals.

3

Check what's missing

Common issues include: no cookie consent banner, no privacy policy page, or no opt-out mechanism. Each issue shows you exactly what to add.

4

Fix each issue

Click 'AI Fix' for guidance on what to add. For example, adding a cookie banner is usually done through a free plugin (like Cookiebot or Complianz on WordPress) — no coding needed.

💡 Tips

  • GDPR applies to any website visited by people in the EU — even if your business is elsewhere
  • A missing cookie consent banner is the most common compliance failure and easiest to fix
  • Your privacy policy doesn't need to be written by a lawyer — many free generators exist online

Understanding the results

Cookie consent bannerThe popup that asks visitors to accept or reject cookies. Required by GDPR.
Privacy policyA page explaining what data you collect and how you use it. Required by law in most countries.
GDPR (EU)European privacy law. Applies to any site with EU visitors.
CCPA (US)California privacy law. Applies if you have California-based users.
DPDP (India)India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Applies to Indian websites and users.
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JSON-LD Schema Generator

Get your website showing rich results on Google

Intermediate3 minutes
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Schema Generator

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/schema-generator. This tool is free and requires no account.

2

Choose your schema type

Select the type that matches your page — for example: Article (for blog posts), Product (for shop pages), FAQPage (for FAQ sections), LocalBusiness (for local shops), or Organization (for company pages).

3

Fill in your details

Fill in the form fields — for example, your business name, address, phone number, and opening hours for a LocalBusiness schema. Only fill in what applies to you.

4

Copy the generated code

AuditAI generates the JSON-LD code automatically as you type. Click 'Copy' to copy it to your clipboard.

5

Add it to your website

Paste the code into your website's <head> section. On WordPress, you can use a plugin like 'Insert Headers and Footers'. On Shopify, paste it into your theme's layout file. On Webflow, use the custom code section in Page Settings.

💡 Tips

  • FAQPage schema is the easiest way to appear in Google's 'People Also Ask' boxes — add it to any page with Q&A content
  • LocalBusiness schema helps your business appear in Google Maps results
  • You don't need to understand the code — just fill in the form and paste what AuditAI generates

Understanding the results

JSON-LDA small piece of code that tells Google what your page is about in a structured way.
Rich resultsEnhanced Google listings showing star ratings, FAQs, prices, or event dates.
Schema markupAnother name for the same thing — structured data that helps Google understand your content.
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AI Meta Tag Generator

Write the title and description that appear on Google

Beginner2 minutes
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Meta Tag Generator

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/meta-generator. Free, no account needed.

2

Enter your URL or paste content

Either type your page URL and AuditAI will fetch the content, or paste your page text directly into the box.

3

Click 'Generate Tags'

AuditAI's AI reads your content and writes an optimised title tag (under 60 characters), meta description (under 160 characters), and Open Graph tags for social sharing.

4

Copy and paste into your site

Copy the generated HTML and paste it into your website's <head> section. On WordPress, you can paste these directly into the Yoast SEO or Rank Math plugin fields without touching code.

💡 Tips

  • A good meta description increases click-through rate by 20–30% — it's the text people read before clicking your Google result
  • Your title tag is the most important on-page SEO element — make sure your main keyword appears near the start
  • Open Graph tags control how your page looks when shared on WhatsApp, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Understanding the results

Title tagThe blue clickable headline in Google search results.
Meta descriptionThe grey paragraph under the title in Google results. Doesn't affect ranking but greatly affects click-through.
Open Graph tagsControls the title, description, and image when your page is shared on social media.
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Social Preview Tester

See how your links look when shared on social media

Beginner30 seconds
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Social Preview Tester

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/social-preview.

2

Enter your URL

Type your page address into the box.

3

Click 'Preview'

AuditAI shows you exactly how your link will look when shared on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and WhatsApp.

4

Fix issues

If the preview looks wrong (missing image, wrong title, blank description), go to the Meta Tag Generator to fix your Open Graph tags, then test again.

💡 Tips

  • Always check social previews before launching a new page or campaign
  • Your og:image should be at least 1200×630 pixels for best results across all platforms
  • WhatsApp previews only show if you have a valid og:image — a missing image means your link looks like plain text
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AI Content Optimizer

Improve your page content for better SEO

Beginner2 minutes
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Content Optimizer

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/content-optimizer.

2

Enter your URL and target keyword

Type your page URL and the keyword you want to rank for.

3

Click 'Analyse'

AuditAI reads your page content and scores it on readability, keyword usage, word count, and heading structure.

4

Apply the AI suggestions

You'll get specific rewrite suggestions — for example 'Your introduction doesn't mention your primary keyword', or 'Your paragraphs are too long — break them up'. Apply the ones that make sense for your content.

💡 Tips

  • Don't stuff keywords in artificially — write naturally and the AI will tell you if it needs more or less
  • Aim for a readability score above 60 — simpler language ranks better and keeps visitors on your page longer
  • Check your content after every major rewrite to make sure you haven't accidentally removed key phrases
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Site Monitor

Get an email alert if your website's SEO score drops

Beginner1 minute
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Site Monitor

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/monitor.

2

Enter your website URL and email

Type your website address and the email address where you want to receive alerts.

3

Choose alert frequency

Select how often you want AuditAI to check your site — weekly or monthly. Weekly is recommended if your site is updated frequently.

4

Click 'Set Up Monitor'

That's it. AuditAI will automatically check your site at the interval you chose and send you an email if your score drops or new issues appear.

💡 Tips

  • Set up monitoring right after fixing your audit issues — this way you'll know immediately if something breaks
  • Always set up monitoring before a website migration or redesign so you catch regressions instantly
  • The email alert includes a direct link to your updated audit so you can see what changed
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Competitor Comparison

Compare your website against any competitor side by side

Beginner1 minute
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Step-by-step

1

Go to Competitor Comparison

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/compare.

2

Enter your URL and a competitor's URL

Type your website address in the first box and your competitor's website address in the second box.

3

Click 'Compare'

AuditAI audits both websites simultaneously and shows a side-by-side comparison across SEO, security, compliance, and performance.

4

Find your gaps

Look for areas where your competitor scores higher than you — those are the areas to prioritise. If they have a security header you're missing, that's an easy win.

💡 Tips

  • Compare your homepage against your direct competitors first
  • Focus on gaps that you can close quickly — like missing meta tags or security headers
  • Run this comparison monthly to see if competitors have improved and you need to catch up
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GitHub Action / CI Integration

Automatically check SEO on every code deploy

Technical10 minutes
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Step-by-step

1

Go to GitHub Action

Visit auditai.fyi/tools/github-action for the setup guide and code snippet.

2

Copy the workflow YAML

Copy the provided workflow file. This is a configuration file that tells GitHub to run an AuditAI check every time you deploy new code.

3

Add it to your repository

In your GitHub repository, create a file at .github/workflows/auditai.yml and paste the copied code.

4

Set your minimum score

In the workflow file, set the threshold score (e.g. 70). If your site drops below this score after a deploy, the build will fail and alert your team.

💡 Tips

  • Start with a threshold of 60 — once all your issues are fixed, raise it to 80
  • This is the only tool that requires a developer — share the setup guide from auditai.fyi/tools/github-action

Common Questions

Do I need to create an account to use AuditAI?+
No. Every tool on AuditAI works without creating an account. You can run 3 free audits per day as a guest. Create an account or upgrade to a paid plan to get unlimited audits and access to your full audit history.
I'm not technical — can I still use AuditAI?+
Yes, that's exactly who AuditAI is designed for. Every issue comes with an AI-generated fix written in plain English. You can share the fix with a developer, or in many cases apply it yourself through your website builder or CMS plugin.
How often should I audit my website?+
Audit your key pages once a month, and always after any major update or redesign. Use the Site Monitor tool to get automatic email alerts if your score drops between manual audits.
My score is low — where do I start?+
Start with the red (critical) issues first — these have the biggest impact on your rankings and security. Work through them one at a time using the AI fix for each. Yellow issues can wait until the red ones are resolved.
Can I use these tools on someone else's website?+
Yes. Most tools work on any public URL. This is useful for agencies auditing client sites, for researching competitors, or for checking a website before buying or investing in it.
What does the AI Fix actually give me?+
Each AI Fix gives you the specific change to make — for example, the exact HTML meta tag to add, the exact header value to configure, or the exact text to rewrite. It's copy-paste ready, not a vague suggestion.

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