SEO Audit Checklist
A working audit for whether your ecommerce store is actually set up to be found in search: technical SEO, on-page SEO, structured data, content and authority, and marketplace listing SEO. Tick items off as you go.
What to keep ready before you start
Having these on hand makes most of the items below a five minute task instead of a scavenger hunt.
- Admin access to Google Search Console
- Admin or view access to Google Analytics (GA4)
- Website admin or CMS login
- A list of your top product and category URLs
- Competitor URLs, optional, useful for comparison
Technical SEO
The foundation search engines need before content quality even matters.
- Sitemap.xml submitted to Search ConsolemandatoryHow Google discovers and prioritizes crawling your pages.
- robots.txt not blocking important pagesmandatoryA single misconfigured rule can deindex your entire catalog.
- HTTPS enabled sitewidemandatoryA baseline ranking factor and a basic trust signal for buyers.
- Mobile-friendly, responsive designmandatoryGoogle indexes the mobile version of your site first.
- Page load speed within an acceptable rangerecommendedSlower pages both rank worse and convert worse.
- No broken links or 404srecommendedWastes crawl budget and creates a bad buyer experience.
- Canonical tags set correctlyrecommendedPrevents duplicate content issues across similar product variants.
On-page SEO
What actually gets a specific page to rank for a specific search.
- Unique title tag and meta description per pagemandatoryDuplicate titles across pages confuse search engines about which page to rank.
- One H1 per page with a proper H2 and H3 hierarchymandatoryThe single most common on-page structure mistake, and an easy one to fix.
- Keyword-optimized product titles and descriptionsrecommendedWritten for how a buyer actually searches, not just internal naming.
- Alt text on all product imagesrecommendedHelps image search traffic and accessibility both.
- Internal linking between related products and categoriesrecommendedHelps both crawlability and time on site.
Structured data
How search engines understand what your pages actually are.
- Product schema markuprecommendedEnables rich results like price and rating in search listings.
- FAQ schema where relevantsituationalWorth adding on pages with a genuine FAQ section.
- Breadcrumb schemarecommendedImproves how your page's navigation path shows up in search results.
Content & authority
What compounds your visibility over time, beyond individual pages.
- A blog or content section publishing regularlyrecommendedRanks for the informational searches that happen before a purchase decision.
- Backlinks from relevant sitessituationalA longer-term signal, worth pursuing once your core pages are solid.
- Google Business Profile set up if applicablesituationalRelevant if you also have a physical store or office location.
Marketplace & local
SEO considerations specific to marketplace listings, not just your own site.
- Google Merchant Center feed set upsituationalNeeded if you run Google Shopping ads or want free product listings.
- Marketplace listing keywords in titles and bulletsrecommendedMarketplace search works differently from Google, optimize for it separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jynzi?
Jynzi is an ecommerce strategy, consulting, and AI tools company built for Indian D2C brands and marketplace sellers. Alongside free tools like this one, we help sellers launch, manage, and grow across Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, and their own website, combining hands on consulting with practical AI powered tools.
How often should I run an SEO audit?
A full audit every quarter is a reasonable baseline for a growing store, with a quick technical check monthly. Run one immediately after any major site change, a theme switch, a URL restructure, or a large catalog update, since those are when SEO issues most commonly get introduced.
Can I get help launching my ecommerce business?
Yes. Jynzi's consulting team offers end to end support for launching an ecommerce business, from choosing the right structure and getting your registrations sorted, to building your website, listing on marketplaces, and managing your store as you grow. Book a free consultation below and we will map out exactly what you need.
Need help launching your ecommerce business?
We provide end to end ecommerce launch, website, and marketplace listing and management services, so you can grow seamlessly across every channel. Book a free consultation and we will map out your next steps together.