Technical SEO Audit

Andiata.fi Site Audit Report

Comprehensive technical SEO analysis with actionable fixes to improve search rankings and site performance

Audit Date: October 31, 2024Tool: SEMrush & Manual Analysis
High Priority

25

Requires immediate attention

Medium Priority

33

Should be addressed soon

Low Priority

7

Address when possible

Pages Analyzed

170

Ranking pages reviewed

High Priority Issues

Fix These First

Lost Pages & Redirects

Critical pages that were ranking well are now returning 404 or lost from index

8 issues

Common Issues Found:

  • Trench coat collection page lost (was ranking #2)
  • Season sale/outlet page removed (380+ traffic lost)
  • Occasionwear collection removed (855 traffic lost)
  • Tulle skirt collection page missing
  • Cashmere knitwear collection removed

Recommended Fixes:

Recover Lost Collection Pages

Recreate critical collection pages: /collections/trenssitakit, /collections/tyllihameet, /collections/kashmir-neuleet, /collections/ale. Ensure proper product tagging and internal linking.

Implement 301 Redirects

If pages were intentionally removed, create 301 redirects to relevant alternatives. Monitor Search Console for 404 errors.

Update Sitemap

Remove deleted pages from XML sitemap. Submit updated sitemap to Google Search Console.

Collection Cannibalization

Multiple collection pages competing for the same keywords, diluting ranking signals

12 issues

Common Issues Found:

  • Bleiserit vs. Jakut collections competing
  • Mekot vs. Juhlamekot overlap
  • /collections/all ranking for branded terms
  • Product pages competing with collections
  • Inconsistent internal linking structure

Recommended Fixes:

Consolidate Competing Collections

Merge similar collections or clearly differentiate with unique keywords. Use canonical tags if needed.

Update Internal Linking

Ensure each collection has clear keyword focus. Link from products to appropriate collections only.

Optimize Collection Descriptions

Write unique descriptions for each collection targeting different keyword sets.

Mobile Optimization

Mobile usability issues affecting user experience and rankings

5 issues

Common Issues Found:

  • Buttons too small on mobile
  • Text too small to read without zooming
  • Horizontal scrolling on some pages
  • Slow mobile page load times

Recommended Fixes:

Touch Target Size

Ensure all buttons and links are at least 48x48px on mobile. Add spacing between clickable elements.

Responsive Typography

Use minimum 16px font size for body text on mobile. Scale headings appropriately.

Mobile Performance

Reduce mobile page weight. Defer non-critical JavaScript. Optimize images specifically for mobile.

Medium Priority Issues

Address Soon

Meta Tags & On-Page SEO

Meta tag issues affecting search result appearance and click-through rates

15 issues

Common Issues Found:

  • Missing meta descriptions on collection pages
  • Duplicate title tags across similar pages
  • Title tags not optimized for Finnish keywords
  • Missing Open Graph tags for social sharing
  • H1 tags not present on all collection pages

Recommended Fixes:

Optimize Meta Descriptions

Write unique, compelling Finnish-language descriptions (150-160 chars) for all collection pages. Include target keywords naturally.

Title Tag Optimization

Format: '[Product Category] | Andiata'. Include primary Finnish keyword. Keep under 60 characters.

Add Social Media Tags

Implement Open Graph (og:title, og:description, og:image) and Twitter Card meta tags for better social sharing.

H1 Tag Optimization

Ensure every collection page has exactly one H1 tag with the primary keyword. Use H2-H6 for subheadings.

Structured Data

Missing or invalid schema markup affecting rich snippet eligibility

8 issues

Common Issues Found:

  • No Product schema on product pages
  • Missing BreadcrumbList schema
  • No Organization schema
  • Missing AggregateRating schema for reviews

Recommended Fixes:

Implement Product Schema

Add Product schema with price, availability, image, and description to all product pages. Use JSON-LD format.

Add Breadcrumb Schema

Implement BreadcrumbList schema on all pages to show hierarchy in search results.

Organization Schema

Add Organization schema to homepage with brand name, logo, social profiles, and contact information.

Review/Rating Schema

If you have customer reviews, implement AggregateRating schema to show star ratings in search results.

Image Optimization

Image optimization issues affecting page speed and accessibility

10 issues

Common Issues Found:

  • Missing alt text on product images
  • Large uncompressed image files
  • No lazy loading implementation
  • Missing responsive image sizes
  • Images not in modern formats (WebP)

Recommended Fixes:

Alt Text Optimization

Add descriptive Finnish-language alt text to all images. Include product name and key attributes (color, style).

Image Compression

Compress all images to <100KB. Use WebP format with fallback. Shopify apps like TinyIMG can help automate this.

Implement Lazy Loading

Add loading='lazy' attribute to below-fold images. Prioritize loading of hero images.

Responsive Images

Use Shopify's image_url filter with different sizes for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Low Priority Issues

Optimize Later

Internal Linking

7 issues

Internal linking structure issues affecting crawlability and authority flow

Fix Orphaned Pages

Ensure every collection and important page is linked from at least 2-3 other pages.

Improve Link Depth

Important collections should be reachable within 2 clicks from homepage. Add to main navigation or homepage featured sections.

Contextual Product Links

Link from blog posts and style guides to relevant product collections using descriptive anchor text.

Technical Recommendations

Core Web Vitals Optimization

HIGH

Improves rankings and user experience

  • Optimize Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) - target under 2.5s
  • Reduce Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) - target under 0.1
  • Improve First Input Delay (FID) - target under 100ms
  • Use Shopify performance features (preloading, lazy loading)

Site Speed Improvements

HIGH

Better rankings, higher conversion rates

  • Minimize JavaScript and CSS files
  • Enable browser caching (Shopify handles most of this)
  • Use a CDN for static assets (Shopify's built-in CDN)
  • Reduce server response time

XML Sitemap Management

MEDIUM

Improves crawl efficiency

  • Ensure sitemap includes all active collection pages
  • Remove 404 pages and redirects from sitemap
  • Submit updated sitemap to Google Search Console
  • Monitor sitemap coverage in Search Console

Robots.txt Optimization

LOW

Prevents crawling unnecessary pages

  • Verify important pages aren't blocked
  • Block admin, checkout, and cart pages
  • Allow Googlebot access to CSS and JavaScript
  • Add sitemap reference to robots.txt

Recommended Implementation Order

1

Week 1-2: Critical Fixes

  • Recover lost collection pages (trench coats, tulle skirts, cashmere)
  • Fix collection cannibalization issues
  • Implement 301 redirects for deleted pages
  • Update XML sitemap

Recover 400-600 monthly visits from lost pages

2

Week 3-4: On-Page Optimization

  • Optimize meta titles and descriptions for all collections
  • Add proper H1 tags and heading hierarchy
  • Implement Product schema markup
  • Fix mobile usability issues

Improved CTR and mobile rankings

3

Week 5-6: Technical SEO

  • Implement structured data (Product, Breadcrumb, Organization)
  • Optimize images (compression, alt text, lazy loading)
  • Improve internal linking structure
  • Fix orphaned pages

Eligible for rich snippets, better crawlability

4

Week 7-8: Performance & Polish

  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Site speed improvements
  • Robots.txt and sitemap refinement
  • Monitor and fix new issues

Better page speed scores, improved user experience

Ready to Fix These Issues?

Addressing these technical SEO issues will improve your search rankings, user experience, and organic traffic.