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Free Website Audit for Businesses in Ireland

Ever clicked away from a website because it took ages to load? You are not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, a slow site feels like a dead end.

What if you could find out exactly what is dragging your site down and fix it without spending a penny?

That is where our Free Website Audit comes in. At Astory Media, we turn confusing numbers and technical jargon into clear, actionable insights. 

By the end of this page, you will know how a few simple tweaks could make your website load faster, keep visitors glued to their screens and help you climb Google’s rankings.

Why You Might Be Losing Visitors Right Now

Picture this: someone in Dundalk searches for “best coffee shop near me”. They land on your website, but the homepage takes five seconds to load. In that blink, they have already clicked away to a competitor. Frustrating, isn’t it?

  • Slow Load Times
    Research shows that if a page does not load within three seconds, over 40 percent of users abandon it. Imagine the traffic, potential enquiries and sales slipping through your fingers simply because your site is sluggish.
  • Hidden Issues You Cannot See
    Maybe your images are huge, your code is not optimised or your server is slow to respond. None of these problems show up in plain sight, yet they quietly drive people away.
  • Google Is Watching
    Google rewards sites that load quickly and offer a smooth experience. If your site falls short, you will notice your rankings slip, meaning even fewer people find you in the first place.

Our free audit reveals these hidden pitfalls. You will see exactly where your site stands and, more importantly, what you can do to improve it.

The Story of a Slow Site Turned Speedster
Meet Jane, who owns a boutique gift shop in Dundalk. Her website looked lovely but business was slow.

She suspected something was off but did not know where to start.

When she submitted her URL for our free audit, here is what happened:

Get website full insights in 48hours or less

  1. Within 48 Hours
    Jane received a clear, colourful report showing her desktop score was 45 out of 100 and mobile was 38 out of 100. Ouch.
  2. The Eye-Opener
    The audit pinpointed large, unoptimised images, missing lazy-loading tags and a theme plugin that was slowing everything down.
  3. The Lightbulb Moment
    Once Jane saw how much faster her site could become, she could not wait to implement the changes. We guided her through simple fixes such as compressing images, deferring certain scripts and enabling browser caching.
  4. The Transformation
    Two weeks later, her scores jumped to 88 out of 100 on desktop and 82 out of 100 on mobile. Visitors spent more time browsing, and enquiries doubled.

Jane’s story could be yours. Our free audit gives you the same insights and roadmap Jane received, without costing a penny.


Our Free Website Audit Process

We follow a transparent, step-by-step workflow to ensure you receive maximum value from our service:

1. Submit Your URL

Use our online form to submit your website address. We’ll confirm receipt and begin the audit immediately.

2. Initial Audit (Within 48 Hours)

Our specialists run your site through Google PageSpeed Insights and Lighthouse, gathering baseline data for both mobile and desktop views. We record key metrics such as:

  • First Contentful Paint (FCP)
  • Time to Interactive (TTI)
  • Total Blocking Time (TBT)

We also review on-page SEO elements, accessibility features and best practice compliance.

3. Detailed Reporting

Within 48 hours of submission, you’ll receive a structured report that includes:

  • Performance Scores for mobile and desktop.
  • Core Web Vitals Breakdown, showing where your site falls short of recommended thresholds.
  • Accessibility & Best Practice Audit, listing any issues that may hinder user experience or security.
  • SEO Audit, confirming whether meta tags, headings and structured data follow best practices.
  • Prioritised Recommendations, each assigned a difficulty level and estimated implementation time.

4. Collaborative Review

We schedule a short call or video meeting to walk you through the report’s findings. This ensures you understand every aspect of the audit and agree on priority actions.

5. Implementation Support (Optional)

Our development team can implement the recommended optimisations on your behalf. Common tasks include:

  • Image Optimisation: Converting images to WebP or AVIF formats, resizing and lazy loading to reduce page weight.
  • Code Minification: Compressing HTML, CSS and JavaScript files to reduce file sizes.
  • Caching Strategy: Setting up browser and server-side caching (e.g. using HTTP headers and CDN integration).
  • Resource Prioritisation: Deferring non-critical scripts, inlining critical CSS and implementing preconnect hints.
  • Server Configuration: Reducing Time To First Byte (TTFB) by upgrading hosting or adjusting server settings.

After implementing changes, we re-run PageSpeed and Lighthouse audits to verify improvements. 

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6. Final Testing & Ongoing Maintenance

We deliver a final report showing before-and-after performance scores. For clients on a retainer, we monitor site performance regularly and recommend further enhancements as needed.

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Key Benefits of Our Free Audit
  • Faster Load Times
    By optimising images, code and server settings, we help your site load in under three seconds—a benchmark for user satisfaction.

  • Higher Search Rankings
    Google rewards sites that meet Core Web Vitals thresholds. Improved scores often translate into better organic visibility.

  • Better User Experience
    A responsive, accessible site keeps visitors engaged and encourages them to explore more pages.

  • Increased Conversions
    Studies show that a one-second improvement in load time can increase conversion rates by up to 7%.

  • Data-Backed Decisions
    Our insights come directly from Google’s own tools, eliminating guesswork and ensuring any changes are grounded in industry standards.
Why Choose Astory Media in Dundalk?
  • Local Expertise
    We are based in Dundalk and understand the specific needs of businesses throughout Louth and across Ireland.

  • Proven Track Record
    With over ten years of experience, we have helped more than 200 Irish SMEs improve their online performance.

  • Transparent Pricing
    While the initial audit is free, any further work is priced clearly in advance, with no hidden fees.

  • Fast Turnaround
    Expect your audit within 48 hours of submitting your URL.

  • All-in-One Solutions
    Beyond performance audits, we provide web design, hosting, SEO and business strategy services—everything you need under one roof.

Free website audit - submit your website URL

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