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Content Audit Template

A comprehensive framework for conducting thorough content audits

What's Included in This Template

Our battle-tested content audit template has been refined through hundreds of audits for B2B SaaS companies. It provides a structured approach to evaluating and improving your content strategy.

1

Executive Summary

High-level findings and recommendations

  • Audit objectives and scope
  • Key findings overview
  • Priority recommendations
  • Expected ROI and timeline
  • Quick wins identified
2

Content Inventory

Complete catalog of existing content

  • URL structure mapping
  • Content type classification
  • Metadata extraction
  • Author and ownership tracking
  • Publication and update dates
3

Performance Analysis

Traffic, engagement, and conversion metrics

  • Organic traffic by page
  • Conversion rates by content type
  • Bounce rate and time on page
  • Social shares and backlinks
  • Revenue attribution
4

Quality Assessment

Content quality and compliance scoring

  • Readability scores
  • Brand voice consistency
  • Accuracy and freshness
  • SEO optimization level
  • Accessibility compliance
5

Gap Analysis

Missing content and opportunities

  • Keyword gap identification
  • Competitor content analysis
  • User journey gaps
  • Search intent mismatches
  • Topic cluster opportunities
6

Action Plan

Prioritized recommendations and next steps

  • Content to update/optimize
  • Content to consolidate/redirect
  • Content to remove/archive
  • New content to create
  • Technical improvements needed

How to Use This Template

1

Inventory Your Content

Start by cataloging all existing content using the CSV template or your preferred tool.

2

Gather Performance Data

Pull metrics from Google Analytics, Search Console, and your CMS for each piece.

3

Assess Quality

Evaluate each piece against your quality criteria and brand standards.

4

Identify Gaps

Compare your content to competitor offerings and search demand.

5

Prioritize Actions

Use our prioritization framework to focus on high-impact improvements.

6

Create Action Plan

Document specific next steps with owners and deadlines.

Pro Tips for Content Audits

Start with High-Value Pages

Focus initial efforts on pages that drive the most traffic or conversions.

Use Automation Tools

Tools like Screaming Frog and ContentKing can speed up data collection.

Include Stakeholders Early

Get buy-in from content owners before making recommendations.

Set Clear Success Metrics

Define what success looks like before starting the audit.

Need Help With Your Content Audit?

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