Question 1

What does SnapSiteScan measure?

Accepted Answer

We analyze four key areas: Performance (loading speed), Accessibility (usability for all users), SEO (search engine optimization), and Best Practices (security and modern web standards). Each category is scored 0-100.

Question 2

What do the score colors mean?

Accepted Answer

Green (90-100) means good performance. Orange (50-89) means there's room for improvement. Red (0-49) indicates significant issues that should be prioritized.

Question 3

Why is my mobile score lower than desktop?

Accepted Answer

Mobile testing simulates a mid-tier phone on a 4G connection, which is slower than desktop. Since over 60% of web traffic is mobile and Google uses mobile-first indexing, mobile performance is crucial.

Question 4

What are Core Web Vitals?

Accepted Answer

Core Web Vitals are Google's metrics for user experience: LCP (loading speed, should be ≤2.5s), INP (interactivity, should be ≤200ms), and CLS (visual stability, should be ≤0.1). These directly impact search rankings.

Question 5

How often can I scan my site?

Accepted Answer

You can scan up to 2 times per minute. Results are cached for 12-24 hours to ensure fast responses. Use 'Force Fresh Scan' if you've made changes and need updated results.

Question 6

Is SnapSiteScan free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free! We're ad-supported, so you can scan unlimited URLs without any cost or account registration. Read our terms for details.

Question 7

What's the Executive Summary?

Accepted Answer

The Executive Summary shows your top 3 most impactful issues and the estimated time savings if you fix them. It helps you prioritize what to fix first for maximum improvement.

Question 8

How do I improve my Performance score?

Accepted Answer

Common fixes include: optimizing and compressing images, enabling text compression (gzip), removing unused JavaScript/CSS, using browser caching, and reducing server response time.

Question 9

What is INP and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

INP (Interaction to Next Paint) replaced FID as a Core Web Vital in 2024. It measures how quickly your site responds to user interactions like clicks, taps, and keypresses. A good INP score is under 200ms.

Question 10

Does server response time affect SEO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TTFB (Time to First Byte) is the foundation of all other speed metrics. If your server is slow to respond, every subsequent metric suffers. Google considers TTFB as part of page experience signals.

Question 11

What does 'Page Composition' show?

Accepted Answer

Page Composition breaks down your page's total size by resource type (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, fonts, etc.). This helps identify what's making your page heavy.

Question 12

How does Site Comparison work?

Accepted Answer

We compare your scores against average websites to show how you stack up. This gives context to your results—a score of 75 might seem okay, but if average sites score 85, there's work to do.

Question 13

How accurate are website speed tests?

Accepted Answer

Speed test results can vary between tools due to different testing conditions, locations, and methodologies. Our reports are powered by Google's Lighthouse analysis for consistent, reliable results.

Question 14

Can I scan multiple websites at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our bulk scanner lets you test up to 5 websites simultaneously. It's perfect for agencies, developers, or anyone managing multiple sites.

Question 15

How do I build topical authority for SEO?

Accepted Answer

Topical authority means becoming the go-to source for a specific topic. It involves creating comprehensive content clusters, strong internal linking, and demonstrating expertise.

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