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Meet Graham McCormack

My name is Graham McCormack and I’ve been helping people fix issues with their website performance for nearly 20 years. In that time I've worked with all sizes of website worldwide. I'm based in Wirral, UK.

I perform FORENSIC STYLE INVESTIGATIVE AUDITS.

Your audit will have a CLEARLY DEFINED GOAL.

You will likely need an audit because something has happened to your website, usually things like traffic loss, stagnating performance or you are migrating to a new CMS, host or re-skinning your website. 

Once I know your goal, this will determine my starting point for your audit.

Think of me as a forensic detective who will uncover the data that will lead to your questions being answerered.

I don’t use generic tools to churn out surface-level reports. I go deep. I cross-reference analytics, crawl data, change logs, search behaviour, competitor movement, and everything else that could be influencing your site’s performance. I look for the overlooked. I ask the questions the tools don’t.

No guesswork. No fluff. Just clarity, backed by data and experience.

To find out more about me, click here.

Graham McCormack
Industry audits

What is a Forensic SEO Audit?

In short, I won't present you with a simple checklist style audit.
A Forensic SEO Audit is a deep, investigative analysis of your website’s performance, designed to uncover exactly why things aren’t working as they should. It’s not a basic checklist or a generic scan from an automated tool. It’s a detailed, manual examination of everything that could be affecting your site technical setup, content quality, indexing behaviour, backlink profile, algorithm impacts, and user engagement.

I approach it like a detective working a case. I gather evidence from multiple data sources, identify patterns, track changes over time, and zero in on the real issues that are holding your website back. Whether you’ve lost traffic, seen a drop in rankings, or just feel something isn’t right, a Forensic SEO Audit will get to the truth and provide a clear path forward.

This is about finding answers, not just data.

No Free Audits - Here's Why

No stone left unturned. If you want a free or cheap audit then go and use Fiverr ;)

If your website isn’t performing as well as it should, an in-depth audit can uncover the issues holding it back. I'll assess:

  • Performance & visibility – I'll assess how you are doing and how well you are not doing
  • Technical SEO – The foundation of your website, I'll look at it all
  • Content – Keyword optimisation, relevance, and engagement
  • On-page SEO – Meta tags, internal linking, E-E-A-T, schema and much more
  • Off-page SEO – The health of your Off-page profile, what backlinks and citations you have and more
  • User Experience – Navigation, accessibility, and overall usability

By evaluating all these factors, I’ll identify the areas that need improvement and provide actionable recommendations to enhance rankings, traffic, and user engagement.

Website Migration Audits

Redesigning your website or moving to a new CMS can be risky if SEO isn’t considered.

A poorly managed migration can lead to lost rankings, broken links, and technical issues that affect search visibility. Our migration audit ensures a smooth transition by:

  • Crawling your existing website to ascertain your site architecture and important SEO elements such as meta title, descriptions, word count and header tag
  • Taking a snapshot of current overall performance, I'll do this as an interactive report in Google Looker Studio for you so you can revisit after the move to ensure performance does not drop
  • Creating a schema mapping of old and new URLs to preserve rankings, ready for any redirects
  • Checking indexing and crawlability after the move and ensuring all redirects worked

By planning ahead and following best practices, we help you launch your new website without losing hard-earned traffic or visibility in search results.

What's The Difference Between An SEO Audit & A SEO Strategy?

In short, gap analysis against the rest of your industry.
An SEO audit tells you where you are right now. It highlights what’s broken, what’s missing, and what’s holding you back. It’s about diagnosing issues, uncovering blind spots, and identifying weaknesses across your site’s technical setup, content, structure, and off-page signals.

An SEO strategy, on the other hand, is forward-looking. It’s the plan of action based on the audit findings. It outlines how to fix the problems, what to prioritise, and how to move towards your goals. A strategy takes what the audit uncovers and turns it into a clear roadmap for growth, targeting the right keywords, content opportunities, technical improvements, and competitive advantages.

One exposes the gaps. The other shows you how to close them. You need both if you want to rank properly and perform consistently.
Strategy vs Audit

Who are these audits for?

You may want an indepenent audit of how well your current SEO provider is performing or are trying to plan a strategy for your business.

Use our audits to know how well your current strategy is performing, think of it as an analysis where we'll point out your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) for you. If you require a full strategy then you or your team can simply follow it for your clients website.

We can provide our audits as white label so you can pass them to your clients as your own work, no problem.

SEO audits aren’t just for big brands or agencies - they’re essential for any business that wants to improve its search visibility, attract more customers, and stay ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a local business trying to stand out in your area, an eCommerce store looking to boost sales, or a nationally focused company aiming for industry dominance, our audits give you the insights you need to succeed.

Local Businesses

For businesses that rely on local customers, visibility in local search results is everything. Whether you're a tradesperson, a service-based business, or a brick-and-mortar store, an SEO audit will help you rank higher in local searches, optimise your Google Business Profile, and improve your online presence to attract more nearby customers.

Nationally Focused Businesses

If you’re competing on a national level, you need a strategy that ensures you’re visible across multiple locations and searches. Our audit will identify the keywords, content gaps, and technical improvements needed to expand your reach, outperform competitors, and drive more targeted traffic to your site.

Ecommerce Websites

Online stores face unique SEO challenges, from product page optimisation to structured data, site speed, and user experience. Our audit will highlight the technical, content, and structural improvements that can increase visibility, reduce cart abandonment, and drive more sales.

Industries That Benefit From an SEO Audit

While any business can benefit from an SEO audit, some industries rely on search performance more than others. If your website is central to your business success, an audit is essential to stay ahead.

Trades & Home Services – Electricians, plumbers, builders, and other service-based businesses that depend on local search rankings

Healthcare & Medical – Private clinics, dental practices, and specialists who need visibility for treatments and services

Legal & Financial Services – Law firms, accountants, and financial advisors looking to attract clients through online search

Hospitality & Tourism – Hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and attractions that need to rank well in local and national searches

Retail & Ecommerce – Online stores and physical retailers wanting to improve their search visibility and sales conversions

Education & Training – Universities, online courses, and training providers competing for student enrolments and course sign-ups

Agencies & Consultants – Digital marketing, PR, and SEO agencies looking for in-depth audits, including white-label options

Whether you’re a business owner, an agency, or a company operating in a competitive sector, our audits provide the clarity and strategy needed to take your SEO performance to the next level.

Pricing

Each audit is bespoke and so the pricing reflects the amount of work your audit will require.

This service is primarily aimed at professional services i.e. B2B and B2C.
Please note I am UK based so prices are shown in GBP (£)
I operate in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia & New Zealand
National SEO Audit
Prices from
£ 1,499
Inc. vat
Not your standard audit. I'll take a deep dive into every aspect of your website SEO to help you align with best practices
  • I'll look at your current performance and give you a snapshot. We'll show you the pattern over time.
  • I'll look at your technical SEO, On-page SEO, Off-page SEO, perform a content audit and make recommendations
  • Written report in plain english
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Website Migration Audit
Prices from
£ 999
Inc. vat
Moving your website to a new host / theme / CMS?
  • I'll crawl your existing website so we know your current configuration
  • I'll provide a snapshot of your current performance in Lookerstudio
  • I'll crawl your staging website too
  • I'll provide a schema for redirects
  • Once live I'll re-audit looking for issues
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Graham SEO Ltd provides forensic style SEO audits and strategies for business owners worldwide

Opening hours

Monday: 09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00

Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00

Friday :09:00 - 18:00

Company info

Graham SEO Ltd

Company No.10710878 

VAT No. 349888132

Office 2, Oaktree Court Business Centre

Mill Lane, Ness

Cheshire, CH64 8TP

Tel: 0333 335 5902

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