Understanding your site score

What your score means

• 90-100
  You're in great shape - just some fine-tuning needed.
• 75-89
  Decent, but room for improvement.
• 50-74
  Some real issues to tackle. Room for real improvement across key areas.
• 0-49
  On no! A proper overhaul might be needed - but we'll show you where to start

How Your Site Score Works

We don't just make up numbers. Your score is based on a detailed review of your website across four key areas:

1. Performance

We measure how fast your site loads, how well it scores in Google's Core Web Vitals tests (on mobile and desktop), and whether images and scripts are optimised. Sites that load slowly or are bloated with unnecessary assets lose points here.

2. Accessibility

This section looks at how usable your site is for everyone, including disabled users. We test things like colour contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and semantic HTML. Even small issues can affect users, so they impact your score.

3. UX and Usability

This score covers the overall user experience. Is it easy to find information? Does it work well on a phone? Are buttons and links obvious? If the site feels clunky or confusing, the score drops.

4. Content

We look at whether your content is clear, well-structured, and accessible. This includes tone, structure, SEO basics like title/meta tags, and whether users can quickly understand what your business does.

How your score is calculated

Your score is based on five key areas. Each one is reviewed manually and scored individually, then combined to give an overall result out of 100.

I don't use automated tools or generic scores. This is a manual review by someone who builds websites for a living. Here's how the total score is broken down:

• Accessibility / 35%
  Are key WCAG standards met? Can the site be used without a mouse, and is it inclusive for all users?
• Performance / 35%
  How fast does your site load, especially on mobile? Are images, scripts and assets optimised?
• User Experience (UX) / 20%
  Is your content easy to understand and navigate? Are common tasks obvious and simple?
• Content / 10%
  Does the site explain what you do clearly and in plain language? Are headings and calls to action effective?

What to do next

If you'd like help fixing anything that came up in your report, I offer:

• One-off improvements
• Small fix packages
• Full redesigns or rebuilds
• Ongoing support and consultancy

I'm happy to have a no-pressure chat about what's realistic for your budget, timeline and goals. You can contact me directly or use the quote calculator to get a rough idea of costs. Read about performance audits, accessibility audits, and what fast means in 2026.

Contact Me or try the Cost calculator