E-Commerce Audit

E-Commerce Audit – Your Shop Under the Microscope

Where are you losing customers? What revenue opportunities are slipping through the cracks? A systematic audit with 500+ checkpoints exposes hidden weaknesses and pinpoints exactly where to improve.

E-Commerce Audit - Systematic Shop Analysis
Audit Facts

The Facts Speak for Themselves

500 +

Checkpoints

systematically analyzed

2–4

Weeks

for the complete audit

50–100 +

Page Report

with all results

from 2,500

Investment

plus VAT

The Problem

When Your Shop Underperforms

You're pouring money into marketing, but conversions aren't keeping pace. Page speed looks fine, yet visitors still leave. An audit cuts through the guesswork.

Typical Symptoms

  • Conversion rate stagnating or declining
  • High bounce rate without clear cause
  • SEO rankings not developing as expected
  • Technical issues that nobody can explain
  • Making decisions based on hunches, not data

After the Audit

  • Clear analysis of all weaknesses
  • Prioritized action list
  • Data-backed decisions you can trust
  • Concrete quick wins identified
  • Roadmap for sustainable improvement
Audit Areas

Six Perspectives for 360° Clarity

A professional e-commerce audit analyzes your shop from all relevant angles – from user experience to technical infrastructure.

Shop & User Experience

How do customers experience your shop? Navigation, product presentation, checkout process – every step of the customer journey is analyzed.

  • Navigation & Information Architecture
  • Product Pages & Presentation
  • Checkout Optimization
  • Mobile Experience

SEO & Visibility

Technical SEO, on-page factors, content structure – how well is your shop optimized for search engines?

  • Technical SEO
  • On-Page Analysis
  • Content & Keywords

Conversion & Performance

Where are you losing customers? Which pages underperform? Data-driven analysis of your conversion funnels.

  • Funnel Analysis
  • A/B Testing Potential
  • Cart Abandonment

Technology & Performance

Loading times, Core Web Vitals, technical debt – is your tech stack ready to scale?

  • Page Speed & Core Web Vitals
  • Code Quality
  • System Architecture

Security & Compliance

GDPR, Payment Security, SSL – is your shop legally and technically on safe ground?

  • GDPR Compliance
  • Payment Security
  • Privacy Check

Processes & Systems

How efficient are your backend processes? Order processing, inventory management, customer communication.

  • Order Process Analysis
  • System Integrations
  • Automation Potential
  • Fulfillment Check
The Process

How an Audit Works

Clear, structured, and fully transparent – from kickoff to final presentation.

Schritt 01

Preparation & Briefing

You grant access to analytics, your shop backend, and relevant systems. During our kickoff call, we'll align on focus areas and your specific goals.

Set up access Kick-off call Define focus
Schritt 02

Systematic Analysis

I run through all audit areas using 500+ checkpoints. Automated tools and hands-on manual review work together for complete coverage.

500+ checkpoints Tool analysis Manual review
Schritt 03

Report & Prioritization

You get a comprehensive report (50-100+ pages) with every finding, prioritized by impact and implementation effort.

Detailed report Prioritized measures Quick wins marked
Schritt 04

Presentation & Handover

In a 60-90 minute presentation, I walk you through the key findings and answer all your questions.

Management presentation Q&A session Action recommendations
E-Commerce Audit Report and Analysis
What You Receive

Your Audit Deliverables

This isn't a surface-level checkup. It's a thorough analysis with actionable recommendations – fully documented and professionally presented.

  • Comprehensive Audit Report. 50-100+ pages covering all findings, with screenshots and clear explanations. No raw tool dumps – everything is custom-analyzed for your business.
  • Prioritized Action List. Every optimization opportunity ranked by impact and effort. You'll know exactly where to start.
  • Quick Win Overview. Fast-to-implement changes that deliver immediate results – clearly flagged for easy wins.
  • Management Presentation. A 60-90 minute walkthrough of the key findings – perfect for getting stakeholders and leadership aligned.
Background

What Makes a Good E-Commerce Audit?

More Than an Automated Report

Any SEO tool can spit out an "audit" with one click. But those automated reports barely scratch the surface. A professional e-commerce audit goes deeper – combining technical analysis with business insight, tailored to your specific situation.

The real work isn't collecting data – it's interpreting and prioritizing what you find. What does a specific issue mean for your business? How urgent is it? Which fix will move the needle most?

The Six Pillars of a Comprehensive Audit

1. Shop & User Experience: How do real customers experience your shop? Navigation, product presentation, checkout – every touchpoint gets examined for conversion killers.

2. SEO & Visibility: Technical SEO, on-page factors, content quality – how easily can potential customers find you?

3. Conversion & Performance: Where in the funnel are you losing customers? Which pages underperform? This is data-driven analysis, not guesswork.

4. Technology & Speed: Loading times, Core Web Vitals, code quality – your technical foundation directly impacts rankings and user experience.

5. Security & Compliance: GDPR, payment security, SSL – spot legal and technical risks before they become real problems.

6. Processes & Systems: How efficient is your backend? Order processing, integrations, automation – this is where hidden potential often lives.

When Is an Audit Worth It?

An e-commerce audit is especially valuable before major decisions: before a shop relaunch, to get your priorities straight; before a big marketing push, to fix conversion bottlenecks; or simply when you sense your shop isn't reaching its full potential.

Unlike ongoing consulting, an audit is a one-time project with a clear scope and defined deliverables. You walk away with a comprehensive status report and a prioritized roadmap – implementation is up to you or your team.

What Happens After the Audit?

An audit is just the first step. From there, you can dive straight into implementation – or develop an E-Commerce Strategy that prioritizes everything and ties it into the bigger picture.

Need ongoing support? E-Commerce Sparring keeps momentum going. For complex projects, there's Implementation Support or full Project Management.

FAQ

Questions About the Audit

Still have questions? Contact me directly.

01

How long does an e-commerce audit take?

A comprehensive audit typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on shop size and complexity. That includes prep, analysis, report writing, and the final presentation. Need it faster? Express audits are available for urgent cases.

02

What does an e-commerce audit cost?

A basic audit covering the key areas starts at EUR 2,500. A comprehensive audit with all six areas runs between EUR 4,000 and EUR 6,000, depending on your shop's complexity. We'll figure out the right scope for you in an initial call.

03

What access do you need?

For a complete audit, I'll need access to Google Analytics or Matomo, Google Search Console, and your shop backend (read-only is fine). Depending on focus areas, I may need other systems too. All access is revoked once the project wraps up.

04

How is your audit different from automated tools?

Automated tools give you raw data – I give you insights and priorities. My audit combines tool analysis with hands-on review and real business context. You don't just get a list of problems; you get a roadmap showing exactly what to tackle first.

05

Can you help with implementation too?

The audit is intentionally a one-time project. Implementation is up to you, your team, or your agency. That said, I can support the rollout as a sparring partner if needed – we'd set that up as a separate engagement.

06

Which e-commerce platforms do you audit?

The audit is platform-agnostic – Shopify, Shopware, WooCommerce, Magento, or custom builds. The analysis methods transfer across platforms, and technical checks are tailored to your specific system.

07

What happens after the audit?

You get the report and presentation – everything you need to take the next steps. Most clients handle implementation themselves. If you'd like, I also offer optional implementation support or a follow-up check 3-6 months down the road.

08

Is an audit useful for smaller shops?

Absolutely – smaller shops often benefit the most. Processes aren't set in stone yet, and there's usually untapped potential waiting to be discovered. For less complex shops, I offer a focused basic audit that covers the essentials.

Ready for Clarity?

Find out where your shop is falling short of its potential. In a free discovery call, we'll discuss your goals and determine the right audit scope.

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