Guide

How to Use & Understanding Metrics

Learn how to read and improve your SEO Score, Core Web Vitals, and Domain Power

Positioning

Where SEO_CHECK Fits

SEO_CHECK takes a different approach from existing SEO and analytics tools. Instead of just diagnosing issues, it goes all the way to auto-generating fix code — a hands-on tool built for web developers, freelancers, and site owners.

Ahrefs / Semrush / Moz

Backlink analysis, rank tracking, large-scale crawling. $99+/mo. SEO_CHECK does not analyze backlinks

Keyword Research Tools

Dedicated keyword research. SEO_CHECK's keyword features are supplementary

Google Analytics

Traffic analytics (sources, behavior, conversions). SEO_CHECK diagnoses site quality, not traffic volume

Google Search Console

Search performance (impressions, CTR, ranking). SEO_CHECK is the "prescription" to check after GSC

SEO Cheki

Free basic checker. SEO_CHECK goes further with auto-generated fix code on top of diagnosis

What Only SEO_CHECK Does

SEO score diagnosis → prioritized improvement points → auto-generated fix code for structured data and meta tags. Other tools find problems, but you still need to figure out the exact code changes. SEO_CHECK outputs the code for you.

How to Use

01

Enter a URL

Enter the URL of the website you want to check in the input field

02

Start Check

Click the "Start Check" button to automatically run 45+ SEO analysis items

03

Review Results

Review your SEO Score (out of 100), Core Web Vitals, and Domain Power results

04

Take Action

Follow the improvement advice for each metric to optimize your site. Paid plans include auto-generated improvement code

Case Study: SEO Score 61 → 90

A real example of improvements made based on SEO_CHECK diagnostic results. Score improved significantly through structured data, meta tags, and content optimization.

BeforeBefore (Score: 61)
AfterAfter (Score: 90)

SEO Score (100 Points)

Your website is scored across 4 categories, totaling a maximum of 100 points

Score Breakdown

40
30
20
10
Structured Data (40 pts)
Basic SEO (30 pts)
Content (20 pts)
Technical SEO (10 pts)
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Structured Data (40 Points)

For DevelopersFor Writers & Marketers

What We Check

Presence and accuracy of JSON-LD, Schema.org type detection, required property coverage, and Rich Results eligibility

Why It Matters

Properly configured structured data enables Rich Results in Google (star ratings, FAQs, breadcrumbs, etc.), significantly improving click-through rates

How to Improve

Use JSON-LD format with Schema.org vocabulary and set the appropriate type (Article, FAQPage, Product, etc.) for your page. Verify with Google's Rich Results Test tool

Basic SEO (30 Points)

For Writers & Marketers

What We Check

Title tag (30-60 characters recommended), meta description (120-160 characters), heading hierarchy (H1-H6), canonical tag, and OGP tags

Why It Matters

Title and meta description are displayed directly in search results. Proper optimization improves both rankings and click-through rates

How to Improve

Set a title with target keywords within 30-60 characters and write a unique meta description for each page. Use only one H1 per page

Content (20 Points)

For Writers & Marketers

What We Check

Text volume (1,000+ characters recommended), image alt attribute coverage, and internal/external link counts

Why It Matters

Sufficient text helps Google understand your page content. Alt attributes affect image search, and links boost overall site authority

How to Improve

Create quality content with 1,000+ characters, add alt attributes to all images, and include internal links to related pages

Technical SEO (10 Points)

For Developers

What We Check

HTTPS compliance, mobile-friendly design, page speed, and security headers (HSTS, etc.)

Why It Matters

Without proper technical foundations, search engines cannot crawl and index your content effectively, regardless of content quality

How to Improve

Enable HTTPS, implement responsive design, and optimize page speed through image compression and CSS/JS minification

Core Web Vitals (Performance Metrics)

For Developers

Three key metrics defined by Google to measure user experience quality. These are also Google search ranking factors

LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)

Measures the time until the main content of the page is displayed. This is how fast users perceive the page has loaded

Good
Under 2.5s
Needs Improvement
2.5s - 4.0s
Poor
Over 4.0s

💡 Optimize images (WebP format, lazy loading), improve server response times, and minimize CSS/JS

CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)

Measures how much the page layout shifts during loading. Evaluates unexpected movement caused by images, ads, or banners loading

Good
Under 0.1
Needs Improvement
0.1 - 0.25
Poor
Over 0.25

💡 Specify dimensions for images and videos in advance, and prevent layout shifts from web font loading

INP (Interaction to Next Paint)

Measures the time from user interaction (like button clicks) until the screen responds with a visual update

Good
Under 200ms
Needs Improvement
200ms - 500ms
Poor
Over 500ms

💡 Split heavy JavaScript tasks, avoid blocking the main thread, and reduce unnecessary scripts

Performance Score (0-100)

A comprehensive score from 0-100 based on LCP, CLS, INP and other metrics. 90+ is considered good

Mobile and desktop are measured separately. Mobile scores tend to be lower. Since Google uses mobile-first indexing, prioritize mobile improvements

Domain Power (0-10)

For Writers & Marketers

A score from 0-10 indicating how much trust search engines place in your domain. Higher scores mean new pages are more likely to rank well

0-2New Site

Newly launched site with few backlinks and limited trust established with search engines

3-4Growing

Content accumulation and backlink acquisition are progressing. Consistent operation is key

5-7Medium-High Authority

A site with established credibility. Quality content and natural backlinks are being recognized

8-10Top Level

Industry-leading trust level. Typically major media outlets and government organizations

Domain Age

The number of years since the domain was registered. Domains operated for longer periods are generally considered more trustworthy

How to Improve Domain Power

  • Consistently publish high-quality content
  • Earn natural backlinks from other sites
  • Improve technical SEO foundations
  • Maintain stable long-term operations

Keyword Research Tool

For Writers & Marketers

A comprehensive tool for SEO keyword research: bulk suggest keywords, monthly search volume, and ranked keyword analysis — all in one place.

Suggest Keywords + Search Volume

Fetch Google suggest keywords in bulk for any keyword. Paid plans also display monthly search volume, CPC, and competition. Click column headers to toggle sort order.

Understanding Monthly Search Volume

Monthly search volume shows the average monthly Google searches. Values use Google Ads standard rounding (590, 720, 880, 1000, 1300, etc.). CPC is the cost per ad click, and competition (0-1) indicates advertising competition level.

Ranked Keywords (Basic+)

Enter a domain to see which keywords it ranks for on Google. View ranking position, monthly search volume, CPC, and competition to discover your site's strengths and improvement opportunities.

Competitor Comparison

For Writers & Marketers

Compare SEO scores and Domain Power side by side with competitors. Helps identify gaps and prioritize improvements

Basic Plan: Compare up to 3 sites simultaneously
Pro Plan: Compare up to 6 sites + PDF export

Dashboard

Entry+

Upgrade to a paid plan (Entry or above) to access your dedicated dashboard. Manage all check results and track score changes in one place.

Check History

View all past SEO check results in a list. URL, score, and check date are saved, making it easy to compare before and after improvements.

Score Trend Graph

Check the same URL periodically to visualize SEO score trends over time. Perfect for measuring the impact of your optimization efforts.

Billing & Plan Management

Through Stripe's secure portal, you can upgrade or downgrade plans, change payment methods, and download invoices.

Account Settings

Change your password or delete your account. Deleting your account will immediately remove all data.

* Dashboard is available on Entry, Basic, and Pro plans

Advanced SEO Guide

Paid Plans Only

Score pattern diagnosis, all 8 technical SEO items explained, industry-specific checklists, and more — a practical guide to turn data into action

View Advanced Guide

FAQ

What should I fix first if my SEO score is low?
Improving structured data (40-point allocation) is most effective. Adding JSON-LD has low implementation cost, and our auto-generated improvement code lets you fix it immediately.
Should I fix structured data or meta tags first?
Start with title tags and meta descriptions — they directly affect search result appearance and have immediate CTR impact. Then target structured data for rich results.
How often should I run SEO checks?
After site updates and monthly for routine monitoring. Scores can change with Google algorithm updates and content additions, so continuous monitoring matters.
Do free and paid plans give different results?
The number of check items differs. Free covers basic SEO (83 points max), while Pro includes structured data and technical SEO for a full 100-point diagnosis.
Should I aim for a perfect 100 score?
The goal isn't 100 — it's scoring higher than competitors. Use the competitor comparison feature to check your relative position and improve where the gap is largest.
What can I use PDF reports for?
Client reports, internal sharing, and tracking improvement progress. Available on the Pro plan.
How is SEO_CHECK different from Ahrefs, Semrush, or Moz?
Ahrefs and similar tools focus on backlink analysis and rank tracking ($99+/mo). SEO_CHECK specializes in page-level diagnosis with auto-generated fix code — HTML you can copy and paste to improve structured data, meta tags, and more.
How is SEO_CHECK different from SEO Cheki?
SEO Cheki is a free basic checker. SEO_CHECK provides 45+ detailed checks plus auto-generated JSON-LD, meta tag, and llms.txt fix code. The key difference is going beyond diagnosis to output actionable code.
How should I use SEO_CHECK with GSC and Analytics?
GA = traffic analytics, GSC = search performance measurement, SEO_CHECK = site quality diagnosis + fix code generation. The most effective cycle: discover issues in GSC → diagnose with SEO_CHECK → generate and implement fix code → measure results in GSC.