Frequently Asked Questions

Starting an audit is simple: Sign up for any plan (including free), enter your website URL, and hit "Run Audit." Our system crawls your site, analyzes 457 data points across 11 phases of analysis, and generates a comprehensive report. Most audits complete in 2-5 minutes depending on site size. For detailed step-by-step guidance, see the Getting Started Guide in your dashboard after signup.

You need a valid website URL (any domain, any CMS), an active SchemaReports account (free or paid), and internet access. That's it. You don't need technical knowledge, API keys, or special setup. SchemaReports handles everything server-side. If you want to connect integrations (Google Search Console, GA4, Google Ads) for deeper analysis, you'll need accounts with those platforms.

Most website audits complete in 2-5 minutes. A few factors affect speed: site size (larger sites take slightly longer), server response time, and JavaScript rendering (heavy JavaScript sites take longer due to browser analysis). You can monitor progress in real-time in your dashboard. Once complete, your full report is instantly available.

SchemaReports analyzes websites across 11 comprehensive phases: 1) Technical SEO - meta tags, structure, crawlability; 2) Core Web Vitals - LCP, FID, CLS; 3) Mobile Performance - responsiveness, touch targets; 4) Security - SSL, headers, vulnerabilities; 5) Schema Markup - structured data validation; 6) Accessibility - WCAG compliance; 7) Content Quality - readability, keyword optimization; 8) Link Profile - internal linking, broken links; 9) Competitive Position - content gaps; 10) User Experience Signals - navigation, click paths; 11) AI Insights - semantic scoring, voice search. Each phase produces actionable, specific recommendations unique to your website.

SchemaReports integrates with Google Search Console (GSC) for search performance and query data, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for user behavior and conversions, Google Ads for keyword data and search volume, and Meta/Facebook for social performance (Agency tier). All integrations are optional. You can run audits without any integrations. With integrations enabled, you get a unified dashboard showing audit results plus real performance data in one place.

Yes! White-label features depend on your plan. Starter ($35): Basic branding - add your logo and colors to PDF reports. Professional ($75): Custom branding - full control over report colors, fonts, logos. Agency ($150): Full white-label - custom domain hosting, embeddable widget, complete brand control. Agency white-label lets you host audit reports on your domain and clients never see SchemaReports branding. Perfect for agencies delivering audits as part of client proposals.

Yes. Our free tier includes 1 audit per month, 50+ basic technical SEO checks, PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals analysis, mobile responsiveness scoring, and a basic PDF report with email support. The free tier is designed for trial and validation. No credit card required, no time limits. Upgrade anytime if you need more audits or advanced features.

Free ($0/month): 1 audit/month, 50+ basic checks, PageSpeed, mobile test, basic PDF. Starter ($35/month): 10 audits, 100+ full technical checks, basic AI insights, GSC + GA4 integration, 30-day history. Professional ($75/month): 50 audits, full AI analysis, all integrations including Google Ads, competitive analysis, 90-day history, priority support, limited API. Agency ($150/month): Unlimited audits, full white-label, custom domain, multi-workspace, full API access, dedicated support, 1-year history.

Yes! Annual plans receive a 20% discount: Starter: $336/year (vs $420 monthly), Professional: $720/year (vs $900 monthly), Agency: $1,440/year (vs $1,800 monthly). Annual billing is available at signup or in account settings. You can switch back to monthly anytime. Enterprise volume discounts available for 5+ accounts - contact sales for custom pricing.

SchemaReports uses real browsers (headless Chromium) to render your pages. JavaScript executes completely before analysis, so we see exactly what users see, not just HTML source code. Core Web Vitals are measured from actual browser rendering. This means we catch JavaScript framework issues (React, Vue, Angular), Single Page Application (SPA) issues, dynamically-loaded content problems, and framework-specific performance bottlenecks that HTTP-only tools miss.

Re-audit frequency depends on your plan: Free (1 audit/month), Starter (10 audits/month - about 2-3 per week), Professional (50 audits/month - about 1-2 per day), Agency (Unlimited audits). Most users find monthly audits sufficient for tracking changes. If you're actively making improvements, weekly audits help you validate fixes. Power users and agencies benefit from unlimited audits for client reporting and testing.

Yes, we store audit data for historical tracking and analysis. We store audit results and scores, technical analysis data, performance metrics, AI recommendations, and metadata. We don't store page content (we analyze but don't archive), images, or user-identifying information. Data retention: Free/Starter (30 days), Professional (90 days), Agency (1 year). Historical data lets you track improvements over time. You can delete any audit result anytime from your dashboard. We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. See our Privacy Policy for complete details.