How It Works: Glitch Guard Site Auditing
At Glitch Guard, we deliver comprehensive, data-driven site audits by aggregating 100% authentic insights from multiple industry-leading APIs. Unlike generic scanners, our platform taps into specialized data sources to provide real-time, actionable intelligence.
1. API Integration & Data Collection
We connect to trusted APIs—from security monitors to analytics platforms—to gather raw data about your site.
2. Automated Analysis
Our engine processes data against best-practice benchmarks to reveal vulnerabilities and optimization opportunities.
3. Actionable Reporting
Results are compiled into an easy-to-understand report with prioritized recommendations.
4. Expert Recommendations
We explain the business and technical implications, so you know exactly why each issue matters and how to fix it.
Key Audit Categories & Their Impact
Headers & Clickjacking
- What We Check:
- Presence and configuration of security headers like X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy.
- Benefit:
- Prevents malicious framing, safeguarding user data and brand reputation.
- If Missing:
- Your site may be embedded on attacker domains, leading to credential theft.
DNS & Email Authentication
- What We Check:
- Strict DKIM, MX, SPF, and DMARC records.
- Benefit:
- Ensures email deliverability and protects your domain’s sender reputation.
- If Misconfigured:
- Emails may land in spam, undermining customer communications.
Page Speed & Performance
- What We Check:
- Time to First Byte (TTFB), render-blockers, and image optimization.
- Benefit:
- Faster load times boost user engagement, SEO rankings, and conversions.
- If Slow:
- Visitors abandon pages, SEO suffers, and sales opportunities are lost.
Readability & Accessibility
- What We Check:
- Headings structure, alt attributes, contrast ratios, and ARIA landmarks.
- Benefit:
- Delivers an inclusive experience and meets WCAG standards.
- If Ignored:
- Users with disabilities can’t navigate your site; legal risks increase.
Safe Browsing & Blacklist
- What We Check:
- Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, and other threat-intelligence feeds.
- Benefit:
- Alerts you if your domain is flagged for malware or phishing.
- If Blacklisted:
- Search engines warn users away and brand credibility collapses.
SSL & HTTPS Config
- What We Check:
- Certificate validity, chain integrity, and TLS configuration.
- Benefit:
- Encrypts user data, boosts SEO, and displays the padlock icon.
- If Invalid:
- Browsers display alarming security warnings; visitors may abandon your site.
SEO Fundamentals
- What We Check:
- Meta titles/descriptions, canonicals, structured data, schema markup and internal linking.
- Benefit:
- Improves search visibility, click-through rates, and organic traffic.
- If Missing:
- Search engines struggle to index pages; rankings and discoverability suffer.
Privacy & Cookie Compliance
- What We Check:
- Presence of a privacy policy, cookie banner, and consent management.
- Benefit:
- Meets GDPR/CCPA regulations and builds user trust.
- If Non-Compliant:
- Risk of regulatory fines, legal actions, and user backlash.
WHOIS & Domain Health
- What We Check:
- Domain registration details, expiration, and registrar lock status.
- Benefit:
- Ensures continuous ownership and protects against hijacking.
- If Expired or Unlocked:
- Domain lapses or unauthorized transfers can occur, causing downtime.
Traffic Estimates
- What We Check:
- Third-party analytics for visitor counts, geographic distribution, and engagement.
- Benefit:
- Understand audience size and behavior to inform marketing strategies.
- If Untracked:
- You lack insight into performance trends and can’t measure ROI.
Favicon Validation
- What We Check:
- Presence of a valid favicon in multiple formats.
- Benefit:
- Reinforces brand identity in browser tabs and bookmarks.
- If Missing:
- Your site appears less professional and bookmarks may display a generic icon.
XML Sitemap & robots.txt
- What We Check:
- Accessibility and correctness of your sitemap and robots.txt directives.
- Benefit:
- Guides search engines to index important pages and avoid restricted areas.
- If Incorrect:
- Pages may not be indexed, or sensitive content could be exposed.
Google Tag Manager & Tracking
- What We Check:
- Installation and functionality of Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, and Google Analytics.
- Benefit:
- Centralizes tag management, enables precise audience tracking, and powers data-driven marketing.
- If Absent or Broken:
- You lose critical insights into user behavior and can’t optimize campaigns effectively.
With every facet covered—from security headers to analytics tags—Glitch Guard not only identifies issues but also connects you with certified experts who can implement the fixes and custom solutions you need. Empower your business with complete peace of mind and continuous support.