Free Interactive SEO Checklist & Score Tracker

Complete an interactive 75+ item SEO checklist and track your website score. Covers technical, on-page, off-page, and content SEO. Download results as PDF. Free tool.

How to Use Free Interactive SEO Checklist & Score Tracker

  1. Work through each section — technical, on-page, content, and off-page SEO
  2. Check each item your site already implements to raise your score toward 100
  3. Read the tip for each unchecked item to understand what needs to be fixed and why
  4. Download your completed checklist as a PDF to share progress with your team

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most important SEO factors?

Google's top ranking factors include: quality content matching search intent, backlinks from authoritative sites, Core Web Vitals (page speed), mobile-friendliness, HTTPS, and structured data markup.

What is technical SEO?

Technical SEO ensures search engines can crawl and index your site. Key elements: HTTPS, sitemap.xml, robots.txt, canonical tags, no broken links, fast load speed, and mobile-responsive design.

How do I check my website's SEO score?

Use our interactive checklist — check off each implemented item and your score rises from 0-100. We also recommend Google Lighthouse (free in Chrome), Google Search Console, and our tool for a complete audit.

What is a meta description and how long should it be?

A meta description summarizes your page for search results. Keep it 120-155 characters, include your primary keyword naturally, and end with a call to action. While not a direct ranking factor, it affects click-through rates.

How long does SEO take to work?

New websites typically see results in 6-12 months. Existing sites fixing technical issues may see improvements in 1-3 months. Consistent content creation and link building compounds over time — SEO is a long-term strategy.

What are Core Web Vitals and why do they matter?

Core Web Vitals are Google page experience metrics: LCP (Largest Contentful Paint, target under 2.5s), INP (Interaction to Next Paint, under 200ms), and CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift, under 0.1). Poor scores directly hurt rankings since Google made them a ranking signal in 2021.