Audit
Audit
Website Audit Milton Keynes
What Works. What Wont. What Matters.
Your website is often the first impression your brand makes, when something isn’t working, it can be hard to know why.
- That’s where a website audit comes in. From our office in Milton Keynes, we work with organisations of all sizes to analyse their sites from every angle from their design, user experience, SEO, speed, performance, and technical setup. So that you can make informed, confident decisions about what to do next.
Whether you’ve recently launched, inherited a legacy platform, or just know things could be sharper, our website audits are built to uncover blind spots, identify missed opportunities, and help you get more from the site you already have. Want an honest view of your website’s performance? Start with an audit >
Recreated 1970s Milton Keynes Development Corporation hand gate between MK Gallery and Theatre, part of the City Club Project by Gareth Jones and Nils Norman, reflecting the city’s original leisure infrastructure plans.
Reproduction Milton Keynes globe streetlight next to MK Gallery’s 2019 redesign by 6a architects, referencing the original 1970s city lighting by the Milton Keynes Development Corporation.
‘2B Series No.2’ by Bernard Schottlander, 1983, supporting the Milton Keynes Development Corporation’s vision of embedding art into the city’s landscape.
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Testimonials (2024 – )
"We gave Makilo a loose brief, and they came back with a clear strategy and a concept that just made sense. The whole thing rolled out seamlessly. No drama, no slowdown, just smart ideas that landed exactly where they needed to."
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Looking for:
Our Website Audit Service is tailored to uncover a site’s size, purpose, and challenges, they typically include:
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Design & User Experience Review
Responsive design/ Layout clarity / Brand consistency
We assess layout clarity, visual hierarchy, accessibility, brand consistency, and mobile responsiveness. Does the site look credible? Does it feel intuitive? Does the visual identity reflect your current positioning?
- [02]
Review Technical Performance & Speed
Site speed / Code quality / Hosting setup
We check load times, hosting setup, caching, code quality, and Core Web Vitals. The aim is to identify what’s slowing things down, affecting user experience or doing nothing for your SEO.
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SEO, Optimisation & Content Structure
Keyword optimisation / Metadata checks / Content hierarchy
We audit keyword usage, content hierarchy, meta data, internal linking, broken pages, and search visibility. Are you being found? Are users landing in the right place? Is content structured around user intent? All the good stuff.
- [04]
Security, Updates & Hosting
Plugin updates / SSL verification / Vulnerability scanning
From outdated plugins to SSL issues, we’ll attempt to uncover vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for keeping your site secure, backed up, and compliant.
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Conversion & Behaviour Analysis
User journeys / CTA performance / Drop-off rates
Using tools like Google Analytics and Hotjar, we review bounce rates, user flows, CTA effectiveness, and conversion points. Where are people dropping off? What’s working and what’s not?
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Accessibility & Compliance Checks
WCAG compliance / Screen reader simulation / Usability barriers
Is your site usable for everyone — including users with impairments or assistive devices? We highlight WCAG issues and general usability blockers.
Makilo believe in supporting the creative and technology sector across Milton Keynes.
Makilo believe in supporting the creative and technology sector across Milton Keynes.
Makilo believe in supporting the creative and technology sector across Milton Keynes.
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Working with Makilo
Why Milton Keynes Businesses Choose Makilo for Website Audits.
- Audits are not just about ticking boxes. Their value stems from using whats currently in place to evaluate the impact it has on your organisation, objectively and without judgement.
Our audits combine design thinking, technical depth, and some hard learned real-world experience to help you turn insights into action. Whether you’re planning a full redesign or just looking to optimise what’s there, our Milton Keynes-based team brings clarity with honest feedback.
You’ll walk away with a clear, jargon-free report and a prioritised action plan. Need support implementing the fixes? We can then help you with that too. Audits are a way to diagnose what might be needed rather that prescribing an ad-hoc solution.
Makilo believe in supporting the creative and technology sector across Milton Keynes, failing that we can use AI with the best of them.
- App Services
Working with Makilo
Making the most of a MK Website Audit can feel awkward. Here’s how to Audit a Website and some of the extra add-on Tasks & Ideas that might help you.
- Heatmap & Session Recording
To see how your users really interact we track real visitor actions on your site, revealing where users click, scroll, or drop off. These visual insights help prioritise improvements based on actual user behaviour, not guesswork. Session Recording >
- Competitor Benchmarking
To understand your market position we compare your website’s design, performance, and content with top competitors in your sector. This benchmarking identifies gaps and opportunities, helping you understand how your site stacks up locally and nationally. Competitor Benchmarking >
- Page Template Consistency Checks
We assess key page templates for consistent branding, layout, and structure. This ensures design elements are applied uniformly across your site, creating a more cohesive and professional user experience. Consistency Checks >
- CTA Testing
We analyse calls to action using user journey data, providing actionable suggestions for improving engagement and conversion rates. This testing helps you optimise CTAs for real-world effectiveness. CTA Testing >
- SEO Keyword Gap Analysis
We identify keywords and topics your competitors rank for that you’re missing. This analysis uncovers content gaps, helping you improve your organic search visibility and shape your future content strategy. SEO Gap Analysis >
- Hosting Stress Tests
We simulate high-traffic scenarios to test your hosting environment, pinpointing bottlenecks or weaknesses. This ensures your site can handle visitor spikes without performance issues or downtime. Hosting Services >
- Brand Alignment
We review messaging, tone, and key brand statements for consistency across your site. This alignment strengthens clarity, trust, and brand recognition on every page. Branding Services >
- Accessibility Checks
We can test sites using screen reader tools to simulate how your site works with assistive tech, uncovering practical barriers and helping you create a more inclusive digital experience for all users. Accessibility Services >
- App Services
Working with Makilo
Let’s Make Your Website Work Harder for your organisation
- Whether it’s a quick tune-up or a deep dive before a full relaunch, our website audits give you the insights you need to move forward with clarity. No fluff. No hard sell. Just the facts, and a clear plan.
If that sounds like a good fit for you; or you’d like to know more about how we work, please feel free to get in touch with us.
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