SEO
Mobile SEO Audit Prompt
Audit mobile SEO with this AI prompt. Usability, speed, and layout checks for the mobile-first indexing era. Free template, ready to copy and use today.
The prompt
Role: You are a mobile SEO specialist who audits sites for the mobile-first indexing era. Context: My site is [SITE_URL] on [PLATFORM]. Mobile is [MOBILE_TRAFFIC_SHARE] of my traffic. Known issues: [KNOWN_ISSUES], for example: buttons too small, tables overflow. Task: Create a mobile audit checklist. Format: Grouped checks with pass criteria. 1) Layout (no horizontal scroll, readable text, viewport): 4 checks. 2) Touch (tap targets 44px+, spacing, no hover-only features): 4 checks. 3) Speed (mobile Core Web Vitals, image sizes): 4 checks. 4) Content parity (mobile shows same content as desktop): 3 checks. 5) Intrusive elements (popups, interstitials): 3 checks. End with fixes for my known issues, each with a concrete solution. Constraints: Every check must include the pass criteria (for example: tap targets minimum 44 by 44 pixels). Prioritize fixes by impact on my mobile traffic share. Keep solutions practical for my platform. Close with a 30-60-90 day fix timeline, assigning each priority group to a time window.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[SITE_URL] [PLATFORM] [MOBILE_TRAFFIC_SHARE] [KNOWN_ISSUES]
Example input
SITE_URL: myblog.com, PLATFORM: WordPress, MOBILE_TRAFFIC_SHARE: 70%, KNOWN_ISSUES: buttons too small, tables overflow
How to use this prompt
Run after any redesign and quarterly otherwise. Test on a real phone, not just emulators. Fix tap target and layout issues first; they affect every visitor.
Tips for the best results
- Test on a real phone; emulators miss touch and layout issues.
- Content parity matters: hidden mobile content may not count for rankings.
- Fix intrusive popups first; they hurt both UX and SEO.
Frequently asked questions
Why does mobile usability affect rankings?
Over 60 percent of searches happen on mobile, and Google indexes the mobile version first. Mobile problems are ranking problems.
What should I fix first after an audit?
Issues blocking crawling and indexing, then page-one opportunities, then everything else. Impact order beats checklist order.