Getting Started

PerSeo Insights provides comprehensive web analysis for any publicly accessible website. You can analyze websites in two modes: Single URL (analyze a single page) or Sitemap (batch analysis of all pages from an XML sitemap). Four plans are available: Guest (no account needed), Free (free account), Pro (monthly subscription), and Enterprise (custom). Create an account or log in to unlock all features.

User Accounts & Benefits

Registration Options

Email Registration

Sign up with your email address and create a secure password. We hash all passwords using industry-standard bcrypt encryption.

  • • Password must be 8+ characters
  • • Email verification required
  • • Secure password reset available

Google Sign-In

Use your existing Google account for instant access. We use OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication without storing your Google password.

  • • One-click registration
  • • No password to remember
  • • Managed by Google's security

Available Plans

Guest

  • 1 URL scan/day
  • 1 sitemap (max 5 URL)
  • No history
  • No export

Free - €0

  • 5 URL scans/day
  • 1 sitemap (max 50 URL)
  • 7 days history
  • PDF + Excel
  • API (Promo 90d)

Pro - €9,90/mo

  • 50 URL scans/day
  • 10 sitemap (max 200 URL/scan)
  • 90 days history
  • PDF + Excel
  • Full API

Enterprise - Custom

  • Everything in Pro
  • Custom volume
  • White-label
  • Multi-user
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Performance Metrics

Page speed is a critical ranking factor for SEO and user experience. We analyze multiple performance indicators:

Load Time

Total time taken for the page to fully load and become interactive.

Excellent

< 1 second

Lightning fast loading

Good

1-3 seconds

Acceptable for most users

Needs Work

> 3 seconds

Users may abandon

Page Size

Total weight of all resources (HTML, CSS, JS, images, fonts) needed to load the page.

Optimized

< 1 MB

Mobile-friendly

Average

1-3 MB

Room for improvement

Heavy

> 3 MB

Optimize images & assets

Optimization Tips

  • Compress images: use WebP format and proper sizing
  • Minify CSS/JS: remove unnecessary whitespace and comments
  • Enable caching: set proper cache headers for static resources
  • Use a CDN: distribute content globally for faster delivery
  • Lazy load images: load images only when they enter viewport

Core Web Vitals (2025 Standards)

Google uses Core Web Vitals as ranking signals. These metrics measure real-world user experience:

LCP

Largest Contentful Paint

Measures loading performance. Time until the largest content element becomes visible.

Good: < 2.5s
Needs Improvement: 2.5-4s
Poor: > 4s
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INP

Interaction to Next Paint

Measures responsiveness. Time from user interaction (click, tap) to visual response.

Good: < 200ms
Needs Improvement: 200-500ms
Poor: > 500ms
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CLS

Cumulative Layout Shift

Measures visual stability. Sum of all unexpected layout shifts during page load.

Good: < 0.1
Needs Improvement: 0.1-0.25
Poor: > 0.25

Why Core Web Vitals Matter

Google officially confirmed that Core Web Vitals are ranking factors. Pages with good Core Web Vitals scores have better chances of ranking higher in search results, especially for mobile searches.

SEO Elements Analysis

We analyze critical on-page SEO elements that directly impact your search rankings:

Title Tag

The <title> tag is the most important on-page SEO element. It appears in search results and browser tabs.

Best Practices:

  • • Length: 50-60 characters (avoid truncation in SERPs)
  • • Include primary keyword near the beginning
  • • Make it compelling and clickable
  • • Include brand name at the end (optional)
  • • Each page should have a unique title

Meta Description

The meta description appears below your title in search results. While not a direct ranking factor, it heavily influences click-through rates.

Best Practices:

  • • Length: 150-160 characters optimal
  • • Include target keywords naturally
  • • Write compelling copy with call-to-action
  • • Accurately describe page content
  • • Make each description unique

Headings Structure (H1-H6)

Proper heading hierarchy helps search engines understand content structure and improves accessibility.

Best Practices:

  • • Use exactly one H1 per page (main topic)
  • • Follow logical hierarchy: H1 → H2 → H3
  • • Don't skip levels (H1 → H3 is bad)
  • • Include keywords in headings naturally
  • • Make headings descriptive and scannable

Canonical URL

The canonical tag tells search engines which version of a page is the "master" copy when duplicate content exists.

When to Use:

  • • Multiple URLs showing same content (www vs non-www)
  • • Product pages with URL parameters
  • • Printer-friendly versions of pages
  • • Content syndication

Security Headers Analysis

Security headers protect your website and users from common web vulnerabilities. We check for 10+ critical headers and provide a security score (0-100).

Content-Security-Policy

Prevents XSS attacks by controlling which resources can be loaded

Strict-Transport-Security

Forces HTTPS connections, preventing downgrade attacks

X-Frame-Options

Prevents clickjacking by controlling iframe embedding

X-Content-Type-Options

Prevents MIME type sniffing attacks

Security Score Interpretation

80-100: Excellent

Most security headers properly configured

50-79: Fair

Some important headers missing

0-49: At Risk

Critical headers absent, immediate action needed

Export Reports

Registered users can export complete SEO reports in two formats:

PDF Export

Professional reports for clients

  • Professionally formatted
  • Color-coded metrics
  • Ready to present to clients
  • Includes all analysis sections

Excel Export

Data analysis and tracking

  • Structured data tables
  • Easy to filter and sort
  • Create custom charts
  • Track changes over time

Premium Feature

Export functionality is available exclusively for registered users. Create your free account to unlock this feature!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does PerSeo Insights cost?

PerSeo Insights offers a forever-free plan and a Pro plan at €9.90/month (+ VAT). Core analysis features are available on all plans; the Pro plan unlocks higher limits, 90-day history, and API access.

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What does "ALPHA" version mean?

We're in active development! "Alpha" means we're continuously adding new features, improving existing ones, and fixing bugs. You may encounter occasional issues or see features change. We appreciate your feedback to help us improve! Report bugs or suggestions.

Is my data safe?

Yes! We take data protection seriously and are fully GDPR compliant. We store only essential data (email, hashed passwords), never share it with third parties, and you can request data deletion at any time. All passwords are encrypted using bcrypt. Read our Privacy Policy for details.

Can I analyze any website?

Yes, you can analyze any publicly accessible website. PerSeo Insights fetches publicly available data using a combination of direct HTTP requests, third-party APIs (like Google PageSpeed Insights), and our proprietary analysis algorithms. We don't access password-protected content or private areas. Our analysis respects robots.txt and website terms of service.

Why are there scan limits?

PerSeo Insights is a completely free service. To keep it that way and ensure fair access for everyone, we implement daily scan limits to manage server resources and prevent abuse. Registered users get 5 single URLs + 1 sitemap per day, while guests can perform 1 single URL + 1 sitemap per day. If you need higher limits, please contact us.

Can I see my previous scans?

Yes! Registered users have full access to their scan history in the Dashboard. You can view all your past analyses, review detailed reports, and track web improvements over time.

How to access your history:

  1. Log in to your PerSeo Insights account
  2. Go to your Dashboard from the menu
  3. View all your previous scans with date, URL, and SEO score
  4. Click "View Details" to review complete reports
  5. Export reports to PDF or Excel for in-depth analysis

Note: non-registered users don't have access to scan history. Create a free account to save your analyses!

Is there an API available?

Yes! PerSeo Insights exposes a full REST API v1.0, allowing developers to integrate the platform into their own applications, CI/CD pipelines, or monitoring systems. API access is available to all registered users.

View the API Reference

Is there a mobile app?

Yes! An Android app is currently in development and will be released soon. However, you can already use PerSeo Insights from your mobile device right now - our platform is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers, providing a seamless experience on smartphones and tablets.

REST API

PerSeo Insights exposes a complete REST API (v1.0) to start scans, read results, export reports and manage tokens programmatically. Base URL:

https://insights.perseodesign.com/api/v1

Token Management

Create and manage API keys from the Dashboard

Async Scans

Start and monitor scans via polling

Export JSON / CSV / PDF

Download reports in your preferred formats

View API Reference Documentation

Quick Start

  1. 1 Go to the Dashboard and open the API & Token section
  2. 2 Create a new token with the required scopes (read, scan, export)
  3. 3 Save the token immediately: it will not be shown again
  4. 4 Use the token in the header Authorization: Bearer sk_live_xxx