Ep 43: How To Do An SEO Audit (Shadow 2 Director Level SEOs)

In this episode of RunDigital Radio, hosts Quinn and Brian take listeners through a live SEO audit for a local business, Storylines Inc. Parlor, offering a practical look at how technical SEO, website performance, and user experience impact business growth. The episode breaks down the core elements of a successful SEO strategy, showing how businesses can improve visibility, conversions, and long-term digital performance.

Quinn and Brian explore the importance of technical SEO foundations, including website speed, mobile optimization, server configuration, and indexability. Using tools like Wappalyzer, Google Lighthouse, and Screaming Frog, they explain how businesses can identify hidden technical issues such as unoptimized images, code inefficiencies, orphan pages, and “zombie” pages that hurt search performance and user experience.

The hosts also highlight the role of content strategy and on-page SEO in building topical authority. From proper heading structures and FAQ content to creating unique and relevant pages, they explain how businesses can improve rankings while also preparing their websites for AI-driven search and future search engine updates.

Additionally, Quinn and Brian discuss the importance of conversion optimization, analytics, and tracking systems. They emphasize that SEO is not just about rankings, but about creating clear customer journeys through strong calls-to-action, CRM integrations, phone tracking, and accurate conversion data. The episode also explores when a complete website rebuild may be more effective than patching technical issues on outdated sites.

Listen now to learn how a comprehensive SEO audit can help businesses create sustainable growth, improve user experience, and turn website traffic into measurable revenue with RunDigital Radio.

Business owners, marketers, and companies looking to improve SEO performance and website growth.

Who is this for?

A live SEO audit walkthrough with Quinn and Brian from RunDigital Radio.

What

Because better SEO, user experience, and technical foundations lead to sustainable business growth.

why

36:57

Duration

Overview

If you’re looking for a practical and engaging podcast about the real-world side of SEO and digital marketing, RunDigital Radio delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately. Quinn and Brian break down technical SEO, content strategy, website optimization, and conversion-focused marketing into simple, easy-to-understand concepts. In this episode, they walk through a real SEO audit to show how businesses can identify weaknesses, improve search visibility, and build a stronger digital presence in 2026.

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Ep 43: How To Do An SEO Audit (Shadow 2 Director Level SEOs)

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FAQs:

What is an SEO audit?

An SEO audit is a complete analysis of a website’s technical performance, content quality, on-page SEO, and user experience to identify issues that may affect search rankings and conversions.

Why is technical SEO important for business websites?

Technical SEO helps search engines properly crawl, index, and understand your website. It also improves site speed, mobile usability, and overall user experience, which can impact rankings and lead generation.

What are “zombie pages” in SEO?

Zombie pages are low-value or inactive pages that receive little to no traffic but still exist on a website. These pages can dilute site quality and make it harder for search engines to understand important content.

How can SEO improve conversions and revenue?

SEO helps attract qualified traffic to your website, while strong calls-to-action, conversion tracking, and optimized user experience help turn visitors into leads and customers.