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Learn how to understand your reports, interpret scores, and take action to improve your website's health.

Website Health Guides

Understand and improve your website with clear reports on SEO, accessibility, performance, and more. Get actionable insights and fix issues step by step.

Understanding Your Reports

Every report provides a comprehensive analysis of your website's health across SEO, accessibility, performance, and more. Here's how to read and act on your results.

For a step-by-step walkthrough of every section on the report page (scores, categories, errors, sharing, downloads, and more), see the Understanding Your Report tutorial. For single-URL reports you generate on demand (from the dashboard or home page), see Using Manually Generated Reports. For monthly site reports (aggregated multi-page scans for paid plans), see Using Monthly Site Reports.

Overall Health Score

Your overall score (0-100%) is a weighted average of all category scores. It gives you a quick snapshot of your page's overall health. This score is compared against other websites we've analyzed to show your percentile rank.

80-100% (Very Good)

Your page is performing well. Focus on maintaining quality and addressing any remaining issues.

60-79% (Good)

Solid foundation with room for improvement. Prioritize yellow and red category issues.

Below 60% (Needs Work)

Multiple issues detected. Start with critical (red) categories and work your way up.

Report Structure

1.
Overall Score & Summary

Your page's overall health score, percentile rank, and quick overview of strengths and issues.

2.
Category Scores

Individual scores for each category (SEO, Accessibility, Performance, etc.) with color-coded indicators.

3.
Detailed Issues List

Every issue found with explanations, locations, severity, and step-by-step fix instructions.

4.
AI Insights (Pro/Enterprise)

AI-powered analysis of layout, content quality, user experience, and accessibility insights.

5.
Core Web Vitals (Pro/Enterprise)

Real performance metrics measured in a browser: Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, and Interaction to Next Paint.

How Scores Work

Each category receives a score from 0-100%. Here's what the colors mean and how to interpret them.

Color-Coded Scoring

🟢
Green (80-100%)

Excellent performance. No immediate action needed. Keep up the good work!

🟡
Yellow (50-79%)

Needs attention. Some issues detected that could be improved for better performance.

🔴
Red (0-49%)

Critical issues found. These should be prioritized and fixed as soon as possible.

How Category Scores Are Calculated

Most categories use a pass/fail ratio: the percentage of elements that pass the check. For example:

Example: Image Alt Tags

If your page has 10 images and 8 have alt text, your score = 8/10 = 80% (Green). If only 3 have alt text, your score = 3/10 = 30% (Red).

Some categories use binary scoring (0% or 100%): either the check passes completely or it fails. Examples include having a favicon, proper mobile viewport configuration, or canonical URL.

Overall Score Calculation

Your overall health score is a weighted average of all category scores. Some categories carry more weight than others based on their impact on SEO, accessibility, and user experience.

💡 Tip:

Focus on improving red categories first, then yellow. Even small improvements in critical categories can significantly boost your overall score.

📊 Score Ranges Quick Reference

80–100% (Green)

Excellent. No immediate action needed. Maintain quality and address any minor issues.

50–79% (Yellow)

Needs attention. Prioritize improvements to move into the green range.

0–49% (Red)

Critical. Fix these issues first—they have the biggest impact on health and rankings.

N/A

Not measured for your plan or not applicable to this page. Excluded from overall score.

Report Categories

Your reports analyze 28+ categories across SEO, accessibility, performance, security, and content quality. Here's what each category checks.

🔍 SEO & Search Engine Optimization

Page Title Quality

Checks for proper title length, uniqueness, and keyword relevance.

Meta Tags

Verifies essential meta tags like description, viewport, charset, and Open Graph tags.

Meta Description Quality

Evaluates description length, uniqueness, and how well it summarizes page content.

Headings Structure

Ensures proper H1-H6 hierarchy, no skipped levels, and logical content organization.

Image Alt Tags

Checks that all images have descriptive alt text for SEO and accessibility.

Canonical URL

Verifies proper canonical tag to prevent duplicate content issues.

Link Quality

Checks for broken links, proper anchor text, and link structure.

Readability & Content

Analyzes content length, readability, and content quality indicators.

Accessibility

ARIA Landmarks

Checks for proper ARIA landmark roles (navigation, main, banner, etc.) for screen readers.

Semantic HTML

Verifies use of semantic HTML5 elements (header, nav, main, article, section, footer).

Form Labels

Ensures all form inputs have associated labels for screen readers.

Input Types

Checks for proper input type attributes (email, tel, url, etc.) for better accessibility.

Color Contrast (Pro/Enterprise)

Measures actual rendered color contrast ratios to meet WCAG AA standards.

Keyboard Focus Visibility (Pro/Enterprise)

Verifies that keyboard focus indicators are visible when navigating with Tab key.

Performance

Server Response Time

Measures how quickly your server responds to requests.

Lazy Loading Signals

Checks for lazy loading attributes on images to improve initial page load.

Mobile Configuration

Verifies viewport meta tag and mobile-friendly configuration.

Core Web Vitals (Pro/Enterprise)

Real browser metrics: Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), Interaction to Next Paint (INP), and Time to First Byte (TTFB). Note: INP may show as N/A in lab testing when no user interactions are simulated.

✍️ Content & Quality

Spelling & Professionalism

Scans for spelling errors and unprofessional language that could hurt credibility.

Contact & Trust Signals

Checks for contact information, privacy policy links, and trust-building elements.

Favicon

Verifies presence of favicon for better branding in browser tabs.

🤖 AI-Assisted Insights (Pro/Enterprise Only)

Advanced AI analysis provides deeper insights into your website's structure, content, and user experience.

Layout & Structure

AI analysis of page layout, visual hierarchy, and structural organization.

Spelling & Grammar

Advanced grammar and spelling checks beyond basic spell-checking.

Content Quality

Evaluates content depth, relevance, and overall quality.

User Experience

AI-powered UX analysis of navigation, flow, and user journey.

Accessibility Insights

AI-generated accessibility recommendations and insights.

🔒 Security Suite (Enterprise Only)

Comprehensive security analysis of SSL/TLS configuration and security headers.

SSL/TLS Configuration

Checks certificate validity, encryption protocols, and cipher suites.

Security Headers

Verifies presence and configuration of security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.).

Using Your Dashboard

Your dashboard is your command center for managing websites, viewing reports, and tracking improvements over time.

🎯 Getting Started with the Tutorial

When you first visit your dashboard, you'll see a "Take Tutorial" button in the top right. Click it to take an interactive guided tour that walks you through all the key features. You can access the tutorial anytime by clicking the button again. For a detailed written guide, see Using the Dashboard.

💡 Tip:

The tutorial highlights each section as it explains it, making it easy to learn where everything is located.

Generating Reports

Single-URL Reports

Paste any public URL in the "Generate New Report" form at the top of your dashboard. Click submit and you'll receive an email when your report is ready (usually takes about 1-3 minutes). Perfect for testing new pages or checking specific URLs.

Daily Usage Limits

Free plans can generate 3 reports per day. Paid plans (Basic, Pro, Enterprise) can generate 100 reports per day. The counter resets at midnight UTC. You'll see your daily usage displayed above the report generation form.

Report Privacy Settings

When generating a report, you can make it "Private" (only workspace members can view) or "Public" (anyone with the URL can access). You can also choose to send the report to team members or additional email addresses when it's ready.

Automated Monthly Scans

For paid plans, you can set up automated monthly scans for entire websites. Add your website URL, configure sitemaps, and set exclude patterns. Reports are automatically generated monthly and emailed to you.

Viewing & Managing Reports

Report History

All your completed reports appear in the "Manually Generated URL Reports" section. Each report card shows the URL, health score, issue count, creation date, and expiration date. Click any report card to view the full detailed report.

Filtering & Sorting

Use the filter dropdowns to find specific reports. Sort by date (newest/oldest) or score (high to low, or low to high). Filter by URL (smart matching ignores http/https, www, trailing slashes) or by month. This helps you track progress over time for specific pages.

Report Actions

Each report has action buttons: View (opens full report), Download PDF, Download CSV, and Delete. Reports expire after 90 days (Free plan) or based on your subscription settings. Private reports are marked with a lock icon.

Export Options

Download reports as PDF or CSV. On Pro and Enterprise, PDF and the shared web report use your workspace logo instead of the default branding. CSV filenames and emails are not customized.

Managing Websites (Paid Plans)

Adding Websites

In the "Monthly Generated Website Reports" section, you'll see website slots based on your plan. Enter a website URL (e.g., example.com) and click Save. The system automatically adds https://www. if you don't include a protocol.

Sitemap Configuration

Add your sitemap URL to help the system discover pages on your website. Sitemaps are XML files that list all your pages. If you don't have a sitemap, the system will still crawl your website, but a sitemap helps ensure all pages are found.

Exclude Patterns

Use exclude patterns to skip certain pages during automated scans. For example, exclude "/admin/*" to skip admin pages, or "/temp/*" to skip temporary pages. Supports wildcards (*) for pattern matching.

Competitor Benchmarking (Enterprise)

Add up to 5 competitor websites to compare your scores against theirs. The system analyzes their pages and shows side-by-side comparisons in your reports, helping you understand where you stand in your industry.

Monthly Report Schedule

Reports are automatically generated monthly based on your billing cycle. The next report date is shown for each website. Reports are emailed to you when ready, and also appear in your dashboard.

How Everything Works

Understanding the technical process behind report generation, data analysis, and how the system operates. For a deeper technical overview, see How Everything Works and How Your Site Behaves.

Report Generation Process

1. URL Submission

When you submit a URL, the system validates it's publicly accessible and adds it to a processing queue. You'll see a loading message and receive an email when processing starts.

2. Page Fetching

The system fetches the page's HTML source code. For Pro/Enterprise plans, it also uses a real browser (headless Chrome) to render the page exactly as users see it.

3. Analysis

Multiple analysis engines run in parallel: HTML parsing for structure, CSS analysis for styling, JavaScript execution (Pro/Enterprise), accessibility checks, performance measurements, and SEO analysis.

4. Scoring

Each category receives a score based on pass/fail ratios or binary checks. Scores are weighted and combined into an overall health score. Your score is compared against our database to calculate percentile rank.

5. Report Generation

All findings are compiled into a comprehensive report with explanations, fix instructions, and prioritized recommendations. The report is saved and you receive an email notification.

Automated Monthly Scans

Page Discovery

For monthly scans, the system first checks your sitemap (if provided) to discover pages. If no sitemap exists, it crawls your website starting from the homepage, following links to discover pages.

URL Filtering

Discovered URLs are filtered using your exclude patterns. Monthly automated scans may fetch your site’s robots.txt once to estimate which URLs our scanner user-agent would be disallowed from fetching (for pool filtering and Indexing Health context). Manual single-URL reports analyze the URL you submit without using robots.txt to decide whether to run. All requests use rate limits. Scanner HTTP traffic identifies as LogiaInsightsBot in the User-Agent; contact support if you need to allowlist our IPs.

Batch Processing

Pages are processed in batches to respect rate limits and server resources. Processing happens over several hours to avoid overwhelming your server.

Report Compilation

Once all pages are analyzed, results are compiled into a single monthly report showing aggregate scores, trends, and page-by-page breakdowns. The report is emailed to you and available in your dashboard.

Data Storage & Privacy

Report Storage

Reports are stored securely in our database. Single-URL reports are stored online for 90 days for all plans; after that the online link expires. Download PDF or CSV to keep a permanent copy. Monthly automated reports (paid plans) are stored according to your subscription settings.

Privacy Controls

Reports can be marked as "Private" (workspace-only) or "Public" (anyone with URL). Private reports cannot be shared outside your workspace except via PDF/CSV download. Public reports can be shared with anyone.

Data Retention

We retain report data only as long as necessary. When reports expire, they're automatically deleted from our servers. You can manually delete reports anytime from your dashboard.

How the Site Behaves

Understanding user interactions, navigation patterns, and how different features respond to your actions.

Dashboard Navigation

Tutorial System

Click "Take Tutorial" in the dashboard header to start an interactive tour. The tutorial highlights each section as it explains it. You can navigate with Next/Previous buttons or arrow keys, and close it anytime with Escape or the X button.

Report Filtering

Filters work in real-time as you change them. The URL filter uses smart matching: it ignores http/https, www prefixes, trailing slashes, query strings, and fragments. Partial matching works for filters 3+ characters long.

Sorting Behavior

Changing the sort dropdown immediately reorders your reports. Sorting by score shows highest first (or lowest first), while date sorting shows newest first (or oldest first). The sort persists as you navigate the page.

Report Generation

Form Submission

When you submit the report generation form, the button shows a loading spinner and the form is disabled. A loading message appears below the form. The page doesn't reload—the form submits via AJAX.

Email Notifications

You'll receive an email when report processing starts and another when it completes. If you selected team members or additional emails, they'll also receive notifications. Email delivery typically takes a few seconds after report completion.

Daily Limit Tracking

The daily usage counter updates in real-time. If you reach your daily limit, the "Generate New Report" button is disabled and shows "Daily Limit Reached". The limit resets at midnight UTC.

Website Management

Saving Settings

When you save website settings (URL, sitemap, exclude patterns), the changes are saved immediately via AJAX. You'll see a success message, and the page doesn't reload. Settings are applied to the next monthly scan.

Competitor Management

Adding or removing competitors updates the list immediately. Competitors are saved per-website and used in the next monthly scan. You can add up to 5 competitors per website (Enterprise plan).

URL Auto-Formatting

When you enter a website URL without a protocol (e.g., "example.com"), the system automatically adds "https://www." when you save. If you need http:// or a different format, include it in your input.

Report Viewing

Click Behavior

Clicking a report card opens the full report in a new view. The report page shows all categories, scores, issues, and recommendations. You can navigate between sections using the table of contents or scroll naturally.

Export Downloads

Clicking "Download PDF" or "Download CSV" starts an immediate download. PDFs are generated on-demand and may take a few seconds for large reports. CSV exports are instant.

Report Sharing

Public reports can be shared via URL. Anyone with the link can view the report. Private reports can only be accessed by workspace members. You can change report privacy from the report view page.

Error Handling

Invalid URLs

If you submit an invalid URL, you'll see an error message explaining the issue. The form remains accessible so you can correct the URL and try again.

Unreachable Pages

If a page can't be reached (server error, timeout, or requires authentication), you'll receive an email explaining the issue. The report won't be generated, and it won't count against your daily limit.

Rate Limiting

If you exceed your daily limit, the form is disabled until midnight. If there's a system-wide rate limit, you'll see a message explaining the delay and when to try again.

What We Check

Website Health analyzes your pages using automated checks and, for Pro/Enterprise plans, real browser rendering. Here's how it works.

Source Code Analysis (All Plans)

We analyze your page's HTML source code to check for:

  • Meta tags, titles, and descriptions
  • Heading structure and hierarchy
  • Image alt attributes
  • Link structure and broken links
  • Form labels and input types
  • Semantic HTML elements
  • ARIA landmarks and attributes
  • Content quality indicators

Note: Source code analysis can't detect visual issues like color contrast or rendered layout problems. That's why Pro and Enterprise plans include browser rendering.

Browser Rendering (Pro/Enterprise)

Pro and Enterprise plans use real browser automation to check what users actually see:

  • Color Contrast: Actual rendered colors measured against WCAG standards
  • Keyboard Focus: Visual focus indicators when navigating with Tab key
  • Core Web Vitals: Real performance metrics (LCP, CLS, INP, TTFB) measured in a browser
  • Mobile Viewport: How your page actually renders on mobile devices
  • JavaScript Content: Content that's loaded or modified by JavaScript

Browser rendering provides more accurate results because it sees your page exactly as users do.

Enterprise-Only Features

Enterprise plans include additional features:

  • Keyboard navigation & focus testing (automated, browser-based)
  • Security suite (SSL/TLS, headers, mixed content)
  • AI prioritization and outlook
  • Compliance-oriented reporting
  • AI-powered prioritization and outlook

Common Issues & Quick Fixes

Most website issues are quick to fix. Here are the most common problems and how to resolve them.

Missing Image Alt Text

Why it matters: Images without alt text hurt SEO and make your website inaccessible to screen reader users.

How to fix:

Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> tags:

<img src="photo.jpg" alt="Team members collaborating in office">

Keep alt text concise (under 125 characters) and descriptive.

Poor Heading Structure

Why it matters: Headings help search engines and screen readers understand your content hierarchy. Skipping levels (H1 → H3) creates confusion.

How to fix:

Use one H1 per page (main title), then H2 for major sections, H3 for subsections. Never skip levels.

<h1>Main Title</h1>
<h2>Section</h2>
<h3>Subsection</h3>

Missing Meta Descriptions

Why it matters: Meta descriptions appear in search results. Without them, search engines write their own, which may not be optimal.

How to fix:

Add a meta description in your page's <head> section:

<meta name="description" content="Clear, compelling description of your page (150-160 characters)">

Color Contrast Issues (Pro/Enterprise)

Why it matters: Low contrast makes text hard to read, especially for people with visual impairments. WCAG requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text.

How to fix:

Use tools like WebAIM's Contrast Checker to verify contrast ratios. Adjust text or background colors to meet WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

Broken Links

Why it matters: Broken links frustrate users, hurt SEO, and indicate outdated content.

How to fix:

Review your report's broken links section. Update URLs that have changed, remove links to deleted pages, and fix any typos in URLs. Consider setting up redirects for moved content.

Missing Form Labels

Why it matters: Form inputs without labels are inaccessible to screen readers and make forms harder to use for everyone.

How to fix:

Associate labels with inputs using the for attribute or wrap the input in a label:

<label for="email">Email Address</label>
<input type="email" id="email" name="email">

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Free plan include monthly automated scans?

No. Free includes single-URL reports within daily limits. Basic ($29/mo) and higher add monthly automated multi-page scans and paid website slots. See Using Manually Generated Reports and Using Monthly Site Reports for detail.

How do I invite teammates or change billing?

Use Managing Your Team for invites and roles, and Managing Your Subscription for plan changes and archives.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Website Health works entirely in your browser. Just paste a URL and get your report in about a minute. No software installation or code changes required.

What pages can I scan?

Any publicly accessible page on the web. You can scan your homepage, landing pages, blog posts, product pages, or any other public URL. Pages behind login walls or requiring authentication can't be scanned.

How often are reports updated?

Basic, Pro, and Enterprise include monthly automated scans (once per billing period per website). You can also run single-URL manual scans anytime. Free uses single-URL reports on a daily limit—see Using Monthly Site Reports for what unlocks on paid plans. Enterprise adds keyboard navigation & focus testing, security suite, and AI-powered insights on top of Pro.

Can I export my reports?

Yes. All plans include CSV and PDF exports. On Pro and Enterprise, PDF and the shared web report display your workspace logo; CSV filenames and notification emails keep the default product branding.

What's the difference between Free, Basic, Pro, and Enterprise?

Free: Source code analysis only, single-URL reports. Basic: Everything in Free plus monthly automated scans. Pro: Everything in Basic plus browser rendering, AI insights, and Core Web Vitals. Enterprise: Everything in Pro plus competitor benchmarking, keyboard navigation & focus testing, security suite, and AI-powered prioritization.

How does this compare to Lighthouse or WAVE?

Website Health is designed to complement tools like Lighthouse, SEOquake, and WAVE. We focus on combining SEO, accessibility, and performance checks into one easy-to-read report with plain-language explanations. Use it alongside your existing tools for a complete picture.

What if I need help understanding my results?

Every report includes plain-language explanations and prioritized recommendations so you know exactly what to fix first. If you have questions, reach out through our Contact page and our team will be happy to help.

Can I scan multiple pages at once?

Yes. Basic plans can scan up to 100 URLs per automated scan, Pro plans up to 250 URLs, and Enterprise plans up to 1,000 URLs. You can also run individual page scans anytime.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-11