Website Report

SEO Audit

A detailed technical and on-page SEO review of the-plumber.sitesorted.co.nz, prepared by SiteSorted.

Audit date: 17 March 2026

Overall Score

This audit covers technical SEO, on-page optimisation, local search signals, content quality, and performance for The Plumber's website. Scores reflect current state against best practices for a local trades business in New Zealand.

82
Technical
78
On-Page
85
Local SEO
74
Content

Technical SEO

Pass

Mobile Responsive

Site is fully responsive across 375px to 1440px. Flexbox and CSS Grid layouts adapt cleanly. No horizontal scroll on mobile.

Pass

HTTPS & SSL

Site served over HTTPS via Vercel with automatic SSL certificate. Secure connection verified.

Pass

Canonical URLs

Canonical tag set on homepage pointing to https://the-plumber.sitesorted.co.nz/. All pages should include their own canonical.

Recommendation: Add <link rel="canonical"> tags to all subpages (about, services, contact, blog posts) to prevent duplicate content issues.
Warn

Sitemap & Robots.txt

No sitemap.xml or robots.txt file detected. Search engines can still crawl the site, but a sitemap helps Google discover all pages faster.

Recommendation: Add a sitemap.xml listing all pages and a robots.txt allowing full crawl access. Submit sitemap to Google Search Console.
Pass

Page Load Speed

Static HTML site hosted on Vercel edge network. Minimal JavaScript. Fast initial paint expected (< 2s on 3G). Images use lazy loading where appropriate.

Warn

Image Optimisation

Images served as JPG/PNG. No WebP or AVIF fallbacks detected. Image compression could be improved.

Recommendation: Convert images to WebP format for 25-35% smaller file sizes. Add explicit width/height attributes to prevent layout shift.

On-Page SEO

Pass

Title Tags

"The Plumber | Otorohanga Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying" (57 chars). Includes primary keyword, location, and brand. Under 60 char limit.

Pass

Meta Description

155 chars including location, services, and experience claim. Good use of keywords without stuffing.

Pass

Heading Hierarchy

Single H1 on homepage. H2s used for section headings. H3s for service card titles. Logical hierarchy maintained.

Pass

Open Graph Tags

OG title, description, image, type, url, and locale all set on homepage. Social sharing will display correctly.

Warn

Alt Text Coverage

Hero image and logo have alt text. Blog and service page images should be audited for descriptive alt attributes.

Recommendation: Review all images across subpages. Alt text should describe the image content specifically (e.g., "Plumber installing copper pipes in Otorohanga home" rather than generic descriptions).
Pass

Internal Linking

Nav links to all main pages. Service cards link to services page. CTA sections link to contact. Blog posts are cross-linked from blog index. Good internal link structure for a site this size.

Local SEO

Pass

Schema.org Structured Data

LocalBusiness schema (type: Plumber) with name, description, address (Otorohanga, Waikato, NZ), service areas, founder, price range, and opening hours. Well-structured for Google's Knowledge Panel.

Pass

NAP Consistency

Business name, address (Otorohanga), and contact details are consistent across homepage, contact page, footer, and structured data.

Pass

Service Area Pages

Service areas listed on homepage (Otorohanga, Waitomo, Te Kuiti, Piopio, West Coast to Pureora). Covered in schema areaServed and visible on-page.

Recommendation: Consider creating dedicated landing pages for each service area (e.g., /plumber-te-kuiti/) to target location-specific searches like "plumber Te Kuiti".
Warn

Google Business Profile

No link to Google Business Profile detected on the website. GBP is the single most important local SEO ranking factor.

Recommendation: Claim and optimise a Google Business Profile for "The Plumber" in Otorohanga. Add photos, services, and request customer reviews. Link GBP to this website.
Warn

Customer Reviews

No testimonials or reviews visible on the website. Reviews build trust and provide fresh, keyword-rich content.

Recommendation: Add a testimonials section to the homepage. Embed Google reviews if available, or collect written testimonials from past customers.

Content Quality

Pass

Blog Content

Three blog posts covering drainlaying, wood burner installation, and water filtration. Each targets specific long-tail keywords relevant to the North King Country service area. Good length and topical relevance.

Pass

Service Descriptions

Six services clearly listed with descriptions: General Plumbing, Gasfitting, Drainlaying, Water Filtration, Solid Fuel Fires, Certification. Each has actionable copy.

Warn

Content Depth

Service descriptions on the homepage are brief (1-2 sentences each). The dedicated services page should expand each service with more detail, common questions, and pricing indicators.

Recommendation: Expand the services page with 200-300 words per service, including what's involved, typical timeframes, and any certifications required. This gives Google more content to rank for specific service queries.
Pass

Keywords Coverage

Meta keywords include: plumber otorohanga, gasfitting north king country, drainlayer waitomo, water filtration te kuiti, plumbing services piopio. Good coverage of primary location + service combinations.

Priority Actions

1

Claim Google Business Profile

The highest-impact action for local search visibility. Set up and verify GBP with accurate business details, photos, and services. This alone can appear in Google Maps results for "plumber near me" searches across the King Country.

2

Add Sitemap & Submit to Google Search Console

Create sitemap.xml, verify the site in Google Search Console, and submit the sitemap. This ensures Google indexes all pages and blog posts quickly.

3

Collect & Display Customer Reviews

Ask 3-5 past customers for written testimonials. Add them to the homepage. Positive reviews are a strong ranking signal for local searches.

4

Expand Service Page Content

Add detailed descriptions for each service. Target "plumber otorohanga + [service]" keywords. More content gives Google more reasons to rank the site.

5

Optimise Images

Convert images to WebP, add explicit dimensions, and ensure all images have descriptive alt text. Improves both page speed and image search visibility.

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