{"id":1720,"date":"2025-05-20T13:38:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:38:34","slug":"seo-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/seo-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an SEO Score? And How to Improve it!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"402\">If you\u2019ve ever run a website through a <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/serp-tool-free\/\">free SEO audit tool<\/a>, you\u2019ve likely seen a number pop up &#8211; maybe 72\/100, 85\/100, or <em data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"394\">gasp<\/em> 43\/100.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"512\">That number is your <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"437\">SEO score: <\/strong>a quick snapshot of how well-optimized your website is for search engines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"620\">But what does that score actually mean? How is it calculated? And most importantly: how do you improve it?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"882\">In this guide, we\u2019ll break down what goes into your SEO score, why it matters, and how each element impacts your website\u2019s visibility in search engines. We\u2019ll also share actionable tips to help you improve your score and boost your rankings in the process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"882\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/seo-score\/seo-score-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1722\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1722\" src=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEO-score.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding a loudspeaker sharing her SEO score seen behind (5 stars on a website)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEO-score.jpg 600w, https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEO-score-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"913\">What Is an SEO Score?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1093\">Your SEO score is a numerical rating that reflects how well your website is optimized for search engines like Google. It\u2019s often scored out of 100, and includes factors like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1109\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1109\">Site speed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1133\">Mobile-friendliness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1159\">Meta tags and content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1180\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1180\">Backlink profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1238\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1238\">Technical SEO elements (like schema and crawlability)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1256\">User experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1433\">Different SEO tools (for example Semrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Ubersuggest, or Google Lighthouse) calculate SEO scores in slightly different ways. But the core principles are usually the same.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1568\">A higher SEO score generally means your website is in good technical shape and has a better chance of ranking well in search results.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1604\">Why Your SEO Score Matters<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1666\">Think of your SEO score as your website\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1665\">health report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1850\">Sure, it\u2019s not the be-all and end-all of your rankings (Google doesn\u2019t use your &#8216;score&#8217; directly), but it gives you a strong indication of what\u2019s working, and what\u2019s holding you back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1888\">Benefits of tracking your SEO score:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2133\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1947\">\u00a0Spot technical issues before they hurt your traffic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1985\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1985\">\u00a0Prioritize SEO tasks by impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2021\">\u00a0Benchmark progress over time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2076\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2076\">\u00a0Build trust with clients, teams, or stakeholders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2133\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2133\">\u00a0Understand how different SEO elements work together<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2198\">It\u2019s not just a vanity metric, it\u2019s your roadmap to improvement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2242\">What\u2019s Included in Your SEO Score?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2353\">Let\u2019s break down the key components that make up your SEO score and what each one means for your website.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2400\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/technical-seo-checker\/\"><strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2400\">Technical SEO (aka the foundation)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2511\">This is the behind-the-scenes stuff that helps Google crawl, index, and understand your website. It includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2558\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2535\">Site structure<\/strong> and internal linking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2605\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2605\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2578\">XML sitemap<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2597\">robots.txt<\/strong> setup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2635\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2635\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2619\">HTTPS<\/strong> (secure site)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2687\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2687\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2658\">Canonical tags<\/strong> to avoid duplicate content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2725\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2725\">\u2705 Proper use of <strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2723\">schema markup<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2765\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2765\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2749\">No broken links<\/strong> or 404 errors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2798\">\u2705 Correct use of <strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2798\">redirects<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2969\">If your site isn\u2019t technically sound, the best content in the world won\u2019t rank. Tools like Screaming Frog and Google Search Console are great for auditing technical SEO.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3015\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/page-speed-and-seo\/\"><strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3015\">Page Speed &amp; Core Web Vitals<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3067\">Speed is no longer optional &#8211; it\u2019s a ranking factor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3111\">Your SEO score will drop if your site:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3138\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3138\">Loads slowly on mobile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3170\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3170\">Has high CLS (layout shift)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3213\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3213\">Responds sluggishly to user interactions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3307\">Use <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3267\">PageSpeed Insights<\/a> to check your Core Web Vitals. Aim for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3450\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3358\"><strong data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3317\">LCP<\/strong> (Largest Contentful Paint): under 2.5s<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3403\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3403\"><strong data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3368\">FID<\/strong> (First Input Delay): under 100ms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3450\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3450\"><strong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3413\">CLS<\/strong> (Cumulative Layout Shift): under 0.1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3509\">Faster sites lead to better rankings <em data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3494\">and<\/em> happier users.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3538\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/onpage-seo-services\/\"><strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3538\">On-Page SEO<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3606\">This covers everything Google reads on your actual pages, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3956\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3672\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3672\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3629\">Keyword usage<\/strong> in headings, meta tags, and body content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3726\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3726\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3691\">Title tags<\/strong> that are unique and click-worthy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3792\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3792\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3752\">Meta descriptions<\/strong> that are relevant and keyword-aligned<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3846\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3846\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3817\">Header structure<\/strong> (H1, H2, H3) used properly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3900\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3873\">Image optimization<\/strong> (alt text + compression)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3956\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3956\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3936\">Readable, scannable content<\/strong> for humans and bots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4084\">Your SEO score will reflect how well your content is optimized, without overdoing it. Keyword stuffing is a major red flag.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4121\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/how-to-test-mobile-website-speed\/\"><strong data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4121\">Mobile-Friendliness<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4266\">Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices. Google\u2019s index is mobile-first, meaning it uses the mobile version of your site for ranking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4355\">If your site doesn\u2019t work well on smartphones or tablets, your SEO score will tank.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4363\">Check:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4485\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4405\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4405\">Is the text readable without zooming?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4444\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4444\">Are buttons and links easy to tap?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4485\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4485\">Is the layout responsive and adaptive?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4590\">You can test this with Google Chrome\u2019s <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4589\">Mobile-Friendly Test<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4590\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/seo-score\/mobile-seo-score\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1721\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1721\" src=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mobile-seo-score.jpg\" alt=\"A woman looking at a mobile SEO score with a large lightbulb and upward graph shown on the mobile device\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mobile-seo-score.jpg 600w, https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mobile-seo-score-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4597\" data-end=\"4624\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/how-many-backlinks-do-you-need\/\"><strong data-start=\"4604\" data-end=\"4624\">Backlink Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4720\">Backlinks are still one of the most powerful SEO signals. A strong <strong data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4713\">backlink profile<\/strong> means:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4875\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4763\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4763\">Links from <strong data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4761\">high-authority domains<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4800\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4800\">A diverse mix of <strong data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4798\">anchor text<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4843\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4843\"><strong data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4815\">Dofollow<\/strong> links that pass SEO value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4875\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4875\">Minimal spammy or toxic links<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"5072\">Tools like Ahrefs or <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4932\">3Way.Social<\/a> can help you earn, track, and exchange ethical backlinks to boost your site authority, improving your SEO score and real-world rankings.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5118\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/search-experience-optimization\/\"><strong data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5118\">User Experience (UX) Signals<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5231\">Modern SEO is about <strong data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5180\">Search Experience Optimization (SXO) &#8211; <\/strong>blending technical SEO with great user experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5269\">Search engines look at metrics like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5340\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5285\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5285\">Bounce rate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5302\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5288\" data-end=\"5302\">Time on site<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5303\" data-end=\"5324\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5305\" data-end=\"5324\">Pages per session<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5340\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5340\">Return visits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5452\">Your SEO score will increase if your content keeps users engaged, loads quickly, and meets their expectations.<a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/seo-score\/track-users\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1723\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1723\" src=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/track-users.jpg\" alt=\"A man tracking his SEO score and user data with an upward chart on a large screen in front of him\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/track-users.jpg 600w, https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/track-users-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5499\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/3way.social\/blog\/lsi-keywords-seo\/\"><strong data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5499\">Content Quality and Freshness<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5526\">Google favors sites that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5719\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5569\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5529\" data-end=\"5569\">Publish <strong data-start=\"5537\" data-end=\"5567\">valuable, original content<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5570\" data-end=\"5608\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5608\">Update old posts with new insights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5609\" data-end=\"5673\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5673\">Match <strong data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5634\">search intent<\/strong> (informational, transactional, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5719\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5719\">Have <strong data-start=\"5681\" data-end=\"5700\">clear structure<\/strong>, not walls of text<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5721\" data-end=\"5846\">A blog post from 2018 that hasn\u2019t been touched won\u2019t compete with fresh, optimized content, even if both cover the same topic.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"5853\" data-end=\"5897\">How to Improve Your SEO Score: Quick Wins<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5971\">Want to give your SEO score a bump right now? Here are a few fast fixes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Compress your images and lazy-load them<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Rewrite your title tags to include relevant keywords<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Add internal links to top-performing pages<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Replace 404s with relevant redirects<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Optimize mobile layout and remove pop-up overload<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Run a quick site speed audit and fix any red flags<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6338\">\u00a0Start earning backlinks through guest posting or content outreach<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"6345\" data-end=\"6377\">Tools to Check Your SEO Score<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6379\" data-end=\"6455\">Here are some trusted tools to run a quick SEO check and monitor your score:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6895\">\n<thead data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6491\">\n<tr data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6491\">\n<th data-start=\"6457\" data-end=\"6464\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tool<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"6464\" data-end=\"6475\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Best For<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6491\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Free Version<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6895\">\n<tr data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6590\">\n<td data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6555\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/amp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6529\" data-end=\"6554\">Google Search Console<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6555\" data-end=\"6585\">Technical + indexing issues<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6585\" data-end=\"6590\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6591\" data-end=\"6652\">\n<td data-start=\"6591\" data-end=\"6620\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6593\" data-end=\"6619\">Ahrefs Webmaster Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6647\">Backlinks + health score<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6647\" data-end=\"6652\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6653\" data-end=\"6721\">\n<td data-start=\"6653\" data-end=\"6678\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/semrush.sjv.io\/QjAME6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6655\" data-end=\"6677\">Semrush Site Audit<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6678\" data-end=\"6706\">Comprehensive site health<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6706\" data-end=\"6721\">\u2705 (limited)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6773\">\n<td data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6740\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6724\" data-end=\"6739\">Ubersuggest<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6740\" data-end=\"6768\">Keyword + SEO score check<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6768\" data-end=\"6773\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6774\" data-end=\"6835\">\n<td data-start=\"6774\" data-end=\"6795\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.screamingfrog.co.uk\/seo-spider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6776\" data-end=\"6794\">Screaming Frog<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6795\" data-end=\"6819\">Deep technical audits<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6819\" data-end=\"6835\">\u2705 (500 URLs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6836\" data-end=\"6895\">\n<td data-start=\"6836\" data-end=\"6863\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6838\" data-end=\"6862\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yoast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoast SEO<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RankMath<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6863\" data-end=\"6892\">On-page checks (WordPress)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6892\" data-end=\"6895\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6897\" data-end=\"7002\">Run regular checks (monthly or quarterly) and track how your improvements affect both score <em data-start=\"6987\" data-end=\"6992\">and<\/em> rankings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7026\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7028\" data-end=\"7187\">Your SEO score is more than just a number; it\u2019s a performance snapshot that highlights how well your website is set up for long-term visibility and success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7189\" data-end=\"7342\">Improving your score isn\u2019t just about chasing a perfect 100. It\u2019s about building a site that\u2019s user-friendly, technically sound, and search engine ready.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7344\" data-end=\"7476\">So next time you wonder how your SEO is doing, run a quick audit, check your score, and use it as a blueprint to get better results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever run a website through a free SEO audit tool, you\u2019ve likely seen a number pop up &#8211; maybe 72\/100, 85\/100, or gasp 43\/100. That number is your SEO score: a quick snapshot of how well-optimized your website is for search engines. But what does that score actually mean? How is it calculated? 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