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How to do an SEO audit for a small business

An audit shows what is helping and hurting your search visibility.

SEO Virtual Assistant Services · 2 min read · Updated 2026-10-30
How to do an SEO audit for a small business

Key takeaways

  • Technical checks
  • Content review
  • Local and links

Technical checks

Confirm your site is indexed, loads quickly on mobile and has a working sitemap and clean URLs.

Content review

Check that each service has its own page with a clear title, headline and useful information.

Local and links

Review your Google Business Profile, citations and the quality of sites linking to you.

Frequently asked questions

How long does SEO take?

Most sites see early movement in 3 to 6 months. Competitive terms take longer.

Do you write content?

We create briefs and can publish and optimise content, or work with your writers.

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