SEO Audit for your Website with an Independent Consultant: What Does It Cost and How Long Does It Take?

My SEO audit costs CHF 5400.00.
On this page, I will walk you through the content of the offer and frequently asked questions in relation to my SEO audit offering.

No time to read everything? Write to me via the contact page or LinkedIn.

What are the deliverables of the SEO audit with a consultant like you?

After completing my audit, you will receive a PDF with the recommended action items.
The recommendations are classified by the time required and impact.

It looks like this:

Additionally, you will receive an Excel sheet where I list further information such as broken links, toxic backlinks, redirect chains, crawl depth, etc.

I will send you the document by the agreed deadline. You read it through calmly, and then we arrange a meeting.

In the meeting, you ask me questions about the audit, and I will explain the most important action points again.

If you prefer to work via email or with comments in the document, that is also very welcome.

What access do you as a consultant need to conduct an SEO audit for my website?

Ideally, I will have access to your Google Search Console and your Analytics account.

If you cannot give me access to Google Search Console and Analytics programs, I can also create the audit without access. However, I will have to exclude some questions regarding the indexing of the site in the audit.

I don’t need access to your CMS like WordPress, Drupal, Typo3, Wix, etc.

Which areas are covered in your SEO audit?

My SEO audit includes the following:

  • Technical SEO review of the entire website
  • On-page and accessibility review of the homepage, a blog post, and a service page
  • Review of your E-E-A-T signals
  • Off-page SEO of the entire website

It is a total of 50 manual checks.

The audit is a comprehensive SEO health check for your website.
In the Word document, I explain the recommended actions in simple language and clarify technical terms.

Is it possible to receive just a technical SEO audit for my ecommerce website?

Yes, we can reduce the scope from a full stack SEO audit to a technical audit. For ecommerce or any other business. Please contact me for a quote.

How long does it take for the SEO audit to be completed?

It takes three weeks from contract signing until I have completed the audit. Usually, clients then take one week to study the documents.

I believe this process is faster than with a traditional SEO agencies. The advantage of working with an independent SEO consultant is that you collaborate directly with the service provider. There is no account manager in between. Communication is fast and easy.

Can you do an SEO audit of my German website too?

Yes, I can. My mother tongue is German (Swiss German to be precise 😉) and I happily provide a German SEO audit.

Languages are my second passion after SEO. I’m business fluent in Spanish, English and French too. And I have decent knowledge of Italian, Catalan and Swedish.
So I can do an SEO audit for websites in all of the above mentioned languages.

What is the exact process of the SEO audit project?

  1. You write to me via my contact form or on LinkedIn.
  2. We exchange emails or have a video call about the timing of the audit.
  3. I create the contract and invoice for the prepayment. The prepayment is 30% of the project.
  4. You give me access to Google Search Console and your analytics program.
  5. Once I have received the prepayment, I get to work.
  6. Three weeks later, I send you the Excel sheet documenting the checks and the Word file with the recommended actions.
  7. We discuss the documents at your office or mine in Zurich, via a call or email.
  8. You receive the final invoice.

If you want, I can also help implement the recommended actions. This is done on an hourly basis at CHF 190.

What tools do you as a consultant use for the audit?

I use the premium version of Screaming Frog for crawling the website. I use Google Search Console to check indexing and I use SERanking for search volumes and technical checks.

When does an SEO audit make sense?

An SEO audit is typically the first step in any SEO project. If you’re aiming to establish SEO as a core marketing channel, an audit helps uncover opportunities, address weaknesses, and evaluate your website’s potential.
Here are common situations where an SEO audit is especially valuable:

Following a Google Algorithm Update: To address any ranking shifts or penalties.
Before a Website Migration: To ensure a smooth transition and avoid traffic losses.
After a Website Migration: To identify and fix issues that might impact performance.
After Launching a New Website: To optimize for search engines from the start.
After a Change in Marketing Management: To align the strategy with new goals.

Corina, who are you anyway?

Hello, I am Corina. An SEO expert from Zürich, Switzerland.

I worked as a Marketing Lead with a strong SEO focus at a tech startup. Since 2021, I have been freelancing. I am active in the international SEO scene, and my articles have been published in renowned newsletters. I also give talks on SEO at Swiss and International conferences. Such as SEOnerdSwitzerland. WordPress Zurich, WordCamp Granada or SEO Meetup Lisbon.

So, I know my stuff.

And I am honest. If I don’t know the answer to an SEO question, I will tell you. Or I will consult my network.

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This is what I look like.

Further questions about the SEO & website audit.

Do you also do SEO audit for enterprise companies?

Yes, I also conduct audits for enterprise and e-commerce websites with more than 200 pages. Write to me for a quote.

How often should I do an SEO audit?

It depends on how many people are working on your website. If you’re alone, then a one-time audit is sufficient. In our discussion, I’ll advise you on what to focus on in the future.
However, if you have a larger team consisting of content writers, developers, and marketing professionals, then an annual audit is worthwhile. This ensures that no mistakes have occurred. Incorrectly setting a ‘noindex’ tag can have negative consequences.

For which CMS do you offer a SEO audit?

I’m well versed with WordPress, Magnolia, Typo3, and Adobe Experience manager. However, I audit all websites with all CMS.

Do you need a SEO consultant for a website audit?

It depends on your current technical skills and your time available. All the SEO knowledge is available on the internet for free. Here’s how I started in SEO and here’s a SEO audit checklist to use at your disposal.
In my experience, especially when prioritising the issues it helps to consult with an SEO expert.

What to do after the SEO audit?

You will have a prioritised action plan to tackle your SEO challenge. You can either do this by yourself or let me do it for you. Or, I can also train your team.

Free SEO Audits: How can I get one?

There are SEO tools who offer automated SEO Audits. I don’t offer them. However, I occasionally give SEO talks. Stop by, catch me at the networking event, and ask me your question 🙂