The 5-Minute SEO Check Every Business Should Do

SEO feels complicated. It's not. Here are 5 things you can check right now that'll tell you 80% of what you need to know.

Check 1: Google Yourself

Search your business name. Do you show up? Is the info correct? If you don't appear on the first page for your own name, something is seriously wrong.

Check 2: Check Your Title Tags

Open your website, look at the browser tab. What does it say? If it says "Home" or "Welcome" or your domain name, you're missing out on SEO. It should say something like "Smith's Plumbing | Plumber in Hamilton."

Use my Meta Generator to write better ones.

Check 3: Test Your Speed

Go to my Speed Test and enter your URL. If your score is below 50, your site is too slow and Google is penalizing you for it.

Check 4: Check Mobile

Open your site on your phone. If anything looks broken, overlapping, or requires zooming — that's hurting your Google ranking. Google prioritizes mobile-friendly sites.

Check 5: Count Your Pages

If your website is just one page with everything crammed on it, Google doesn't have much to work with. Each service you offer should have its own page with unique content.

Your Score

If you passed all 5 — you're ahead of most NZ small businesses. If you failed a few, run my full SEO Audit to see exactly what to fix.