Web Designers can check their own work, before signing-off and handing over to the client.
Client can also verify the SEO Optimization of their new web site
"67% of new websites fail The Professor's Web Design Report Card - is yours one of them?"
Free Website Grader for web designers, their clients and SEO DIY-ers
Remember: The Professor doesn't grade on web design, looks or appearance - only on website performance.
Your ultimate goal is to be seen by the masses. once you have achieve grade A-B your next step is to fine-tune your keywords. How much traffic does your website get?
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Heading Structure
Image Optimization
Social & Rich Results:Open Graph tags
Structured Data
Security Headers:Strict Transport Security
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X XSS protection
Content Security Policy
Referrer Policy
Permissions Policy
Internal Links
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External Links
URL Redirects & Canonicalization:HTTP HTTPS Redirect
www.canonicalization
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Mobile Viewport
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XML Sitemap
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Server
HTTPS
SSL Certificate
Domain Age
It's a free online tool that grades websites based on SEO, web design best practices, and overall performance. It helps designers and clients identify areas for improvement.
Yes, it's completely free. There are no hidden costs or sign-ups required - just enter your URL and view your website's report.
It analyzes factors like meta tags, page speed, mobile friendliness, heading structure, internal links, and overall SEO optimization.
Absolutely. Each check comes with guidance and explanations, so you can make adjustments to your website and resubmit to see your updated score.
The Report Card was created by The Professor from The Laughing Professor, a professional focused on web design, SEO, and helping others improve their websites.
Yes, after you receive your score, you can generate and embed a shareable badge showing your website's grade.
No, it's a non-intrusive scan that only reads publicly available information from your website. It doesn't change or interfere with your site in any way.
The grading system uses over 40 independent checks based on industry best practices. While it's not a Google tool, it provides reliable insights aligned with modern SEO standards.