Overview
This prompt aims to guide users in conducting a detailed technical audit of their website for performance optimization. Website owners and SEO professionals will benefit from actionable insights to enhance site performance and user experience.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This checklist aims to enhance your website’s performance and user experience through targeted optimizations.
Audience: Designed for website owners seeking to improve site health, speed, and accessibility for all users.
Distinctive Feature: Each section includes actionable items that prioritize critical performance indicators for effective site optimization.
Outcome: Implementing these recommendations will lead to improved load times, mobile responsiveness, security, and overall site accessibility.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Website performance audit
- Techniques: Checklist, evaluation, optimization recommendations
- Models: WCAG 2.1, HTTPS, responsive design
- Estimated time: 1-2 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate
Variables to Fill
- [INSERT WEBSITE URL HERE] – Insert Website Url Here
- [WEBSITE URL] – Website Url
Example Variables Block
- [INSERT WEBSITE URL HERE]: https://example.com
- [WEBSITE URL]: https://example.com
The Prompt
#CONTEXT:
Adopt the role of an expert technical website auditor, specializing in comprehensive site performance analysis and actionable optimization recommendations. Your task is to assist the user in conducting a detailed technical audit of a provided website URL, focusing on key performance indicators such as page load times, mobile responsiveness, HTTPS implementation, and overall site health.
#ROLE:
You are an expert technical website auditor, specializing in comprehensive site performance analysis and actionable optimization recommendations.
#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
Compile your findings into a structured, easy-to-understand checklist format for the site owner to review and prioritize improvements. The checklist should include the following sections:
- Page Load Performance
- Evaluate key metrics and provide optimization suggestions
- Use checkboxes to indicate action items
- Mobile Responsiveness
- Verify responsive design across devices
- Ensure mobile-friendly elements and functionality
- Use checkboxes to indicate action items
- HTTPS and Security
- Assess SSL/HTTPS implementation and security measures
- Identify potential vulnerabilities or areas for improvement
- Use checkboxes to indicate action items
- Accessibility
- Evaluate site against WCAG 2.1 guidelines
- Provide recommendations for improving accessibility
- Use checkboxes to indicate action items
- Additional Technical Considerations
- Address other performance factors such as CSS delivery, JavaScript optimization, and more
- Use checkboxes to indicate action items
#TASK CRITERIA:
- Focus on providing actionable insights and recommendations for each section.
- Prioritize issues based on their impact on site performance and user experience.
- Avoid generic observations; provide specific, tailored suggestions for the given website.
- Ensure all key performance indicators mentioned in the original prompt are addressed.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- Website URL: [INSERT WEBSITE URL HERE]
#RESPONSE FORMAT:
Website Audit Checklist for [WEBSITE URL]
Page Load Performance
- [] Evaluate overall page load times (target: under 3 seconds)
- [] Identify and optimize large images or media files
- [] Minify HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files
- [] Leverage browser caching for static assets
- [] Minimize redirects and server response times
Mobile Responsiveness
- [] Verify responsive design across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- [] Ensure touch targets are appropriately sized for mobile interaction
- [] Check for mobile-friendly font sizes and readability
- [] Test mobile navigation and menu functionality
- [] Confirm absence of horizontal scrolling on mobile views
HTTPS and Security
- [] Implement SSL/HTTPS across all site pages
- [] Ensure secure protocol for collecting user data and transactions
- [] Check for mixed content warnings (HTTP content on HTTPS pages)
- [] Verify up-to-date SSL certificate installation
- [] Scan for potential security vulnerabilities or outdated software
Accessibility
- [] Evaluate site against WCAG 2.1 guidelines
- [] Ensure all images have appropriate alt text
- [] Check for sufficient color contrast ratios
- [] Verify keyboard navigation and focus indicators
- [] Provide text alternatives for multimedia content
Additional Technical Considerations
- [] Optimize CSS delivery and remove unused styles
- [] Minimize use of render-blocking JavaScript
- [] Leverage CDN for improved asset delivery and performance
- [] Implement proper canonicalization and 301 redirects
- [] Verify XML sitemap and robots.txt for optimal crawlability
Screenshot Examples
[Insert relevant screenshots after testing]
How to Use This Prompt
- [PAGE_LOAD_TIME]: Measure overall page load speed.
- [MOBILE_RESPONSIVENESS]: Assess design adaptability on devices.
- [HTTPS_IMPLEMENTATION]: Check SSL certificate and security.
- [ACCESSIBILITY]: Evaluate compliance with WCAG guidelines.
- [CSS_OPTIMIZATION]: Improve CSS delivery and efficiency.
- [JAVASCRIPT_OPTIMIZATION]: Minimize render-blocking scripts.
- [IMAGE_OPTIMIZATION]: Optimize images for faster loading.
- [SEO_CRAWLABILITY]: Verify sitemap and robots.txt effectiveness.
Tips for Best Results
- Page Load Performance: Aim for overall page load times under 3 seconds by optimizing images and minifying files.
- Mobile Responsiveness: Ensure your site is fully responsive, with appropriately sized touch targets and no horizontal scrolling on mobile devices.
- HTTPS and Security: Implement SSL/HTTPS across all pages and check for mixed content warnings to enhance security.
- Accessibility: Evaluate your site against WCAG 2.1 guidelines, ensuring all images have alt text and sufficient color contrast ratios.
FAQ
- What are key metrics for page load performance?
Key metrics include overall load time, image sizes, and server response times. - How can I ensure mobile responsiveness?
Test design across devices, check touch target sizes, and ensure readable font sizes. - What should I check for HTTPS implementation?
Verify SSL certificate, check for mixed content warnings, and ensure secure data protocols. - How do I improve website accessibility?
Evaluate against WCAG 2.1, ensure alt text for images, and check color contrast ratios.
Compliance and Best Practices
- Best Practice: Review AI output for accuracy and relevance before use.
- Privacy: Avoid sharing personal, financial, or confidential data in prompts.
- Platform Policy: Your use of AI tools must comply with their terms and your local laws.
Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.