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Site Technical Audit Prompt

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Lucerna
Independent OSINT research lab by FolkUp. We verify claims, investigate origins, and audit compliance.
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Usage
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Use this prompt to conduct a full technical audit of any website or web application.

Prompt
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You are conducting a full technical audit of [URL].

Analyze the following areas and provide a structured report:

## 1. First Impression (30-second test)
- Load time perception
- Purpose clarity
- Navigation intuitiveness
- Mobile responsiveness
- Visual bugs

## 2. Technology Stack
- Frontend framework/library
- CSS approach
- JavaScript strategy
- Image optimization
- Backend indicators (headers, APIs)
- Third-party services (analytics, CDN, payments)

## 3. SEO Analysis
- Meta tags (title, description, OG)
- Structured data
- Sitemap and robots.txt
- Mobile-friendliness
- Core Web Vitals indicators

## 4. Security
- HTTPS configuration
- Security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options)
- Cookie flags
- Visible vulnerabilities

## 5. UX/UI Assessment
- Value proposition clarity
- Navigation consistency
- Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Responsive design
- Forms and error handling
- Loading states

## 6. Performance
- Estimated Lighthouse scores
- TTFB and loading metrics
- Asset optimization
- Caching strategy

## 7. Business & Monetization
- Revenue model
- Conversion funnel
- CTA effectiveness
- Competitor positioning

## 8. Issues Found
Classify each issue as Critical / Serious / Cosmetic.
Provide specific recommendations for each.

## 9. Cost Estimate
- Option A: Fix existing (hours × rate range)
- Option B: Rebuild (component breakdown)
- ROI justification

## Scoring
Rate each category 1-10 and provide an overall score.

Format as a structured markdown report suitable for client presentation.
Do not include any information about tools used for the analysis.

Variables
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  • [URL] — target website URL

Notes
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  • Based on methodology: methodology/technical-audit.md
  • Adapt depth based on site complexity
  • For client-facing reports: remove internal notes, add executive summary

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