Free website check
Google Lighthouse measures, we read the rest. Every figure comes with its source.
Common problems and their solutions
Unoptimized images
Uncompressed photos are the main reason most sites load slowly. An image that goes straight from the camera into the page is many times larger than it needs to be. In WebP the same shot sits far smaller on the server, with no visible difference to the human eye. That hits your Core Web Vitals directly.
Missing or weak meta data
If the meta title is missing, Google picks some random headline from your HTML. If the meta description is missing, Google often shows a truncated first paragraph, sometimes even text from the cookie banner. Both happen more often than you'd think. Schema.org data gives Google clear instructions about what your content is and how it should appear in the search results.
No SSL or outdated security headers
Without HTTPS, the red "Not secure" warning appears in the browser. That costs trust instantly. But SSL alone isn't enough. Security headers make the real difference: Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) enforces encrypted connections, Content-Security-Policy (CSP) blocks cross-site scripting and X-Frame-Options prevents clickjacking. Without these headers your site stays technically vulnerable even with a valid SSL certificate.
Slow load time (over 3 seconds)
53% of mobile visitors close the tab if your page takes longer than 3 seconds to load. Google established that number in its own study in 2016 and it hasn't improved since. The most common causes, ranked by impact: uncompressed images, missing browser cache, too many individually loaded JavaScript files and slow server response time (TTFB) on cheap shared hosting.
/ Why it matters
Google doesn't rank websites on content alone. A significant portion of the ranking relies on technical signals: Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS), mobile-friendliness, SSL and Schema.org data. Sites that neglect these signals lose positions to technically cleaner competitors, even when the content is equally good.
/ What we measure
A technically well-kept website has a clear advantage with Google. That is not a gut feeling, Google's PageSpeed Insights measures it directly. We run that same measurement for mobile and desktop and read what is publicly available on top: certificate, robots.txt, sitemap, preview image, trackers and the technology in use. It usually takes under a minute.
How we see the common ways to build
These assessments do not depend on your site. They are published here so you know how we see each tool before you run the analysis.
Angular · Good
Angular is a mature framework for larger, demanding applications. Platform-independent and easy to maintain, though rather heavyweight for a classic company site.
Custom built · Good
The site was custom-built, without an off-the-shelf builder. That means full control over technology, speed and SEO, no platform lock-in, and the site is yours. A good starting point.
Drupal · Solid
Drupal is powerful and flexible, especially for large portals. For an ordinary company site it is usually oversized and needs ongoing technical maintenance.
Framer · Solid
Framer produces sleek, animated sites fast. Well suited to marketing pages, but limited when it comes to custom logic or integrations, and the hosting runs through the platform.
GoDaddy Website Builder · Rather critical
The GoDaddy builder is tuned for speed of setup, not for quality. Performance, SEO and flexibility lag behind dedicated solutions, and you are tied to the platform.
Jimdo · Rather critical
Jimdo is cheap and simple, but heavily limited: little design freedom, restricted SEO options and no real data export. For a growing company site that is not enough in the long run.
Joomla · Solid
Joomla is a classic CMS with plenty of features. But it comes with the same upkeep as other PHP systems: regular updates and security patches. Solid, as long as someone actively looks after it.
Next.js · Good
Next.js is a modern standard for fast, easily discoverable websites. Server rendering and clean SEO are built in, the site is yours and it scales freely. This is what we build with ourselves.
React · Good
React is a modern, widely used standard for fast, custom websites. You are not tied to any platform, the site is yours, and it can be extended freely. This is exactly the foundation we build on.
Shopify · Solid
For pure online stores Shopify is solid and mature. You pay a subscription plus, in some cases, transaction fees, and you are tied to the ecosystem. Fine for a clear shop focus, oversized for a plain company site.
Squarespace · Rather critical
Squarespace looks good and is easy to launch. But you are tied to templates and to the platform, you have little control over the technology and SEO details, and you pay a subscription indefinitely. With higher demands it gets tight fast.
TYPO3 · Solid
TYPO3 is common in the enterprise space and very capable. But it is complex to maintain and update, and it only pays off when the site is large enough to match.
Vue.js · Good
Vue is a modern, lightweight standard for custom websites. You are not tied to any platform and can extend it freely. A solid technical foundation.
Webflow · Solid
Webflow allows clean, modern design without the standard template look. It remains a subscription model with its own learning curve, and complex functionality hits limits. A solid choice, as long as the hosting subscription works for you.
Wix · Rather critical
Wix is quick to set up, but it ties you to the platform: data is hard to export, performance is limited and you pay a subscription indefinitely. For serious, professional growth you will hit the limits sooner or later.
WordPress · Rather critical
WordPress is a good fit for blogs, shops and editorial sites with daily content. For a business site or landing page it is often too much: plugins and PHP need monthly security updates and the hosting has to do more. If you are not constantly adding content, the effort rarely pays off.
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