UX Audit Checklist Before Redesigning a Website
Before redesigning a website or product, audit what is actually broken. A redesign without a clear diagnosis often creates prettier screens but keeps the same usability problems.
1. Check the main user goal
Identify what the visitor is trying to do on each page: understand a service, compare options, view proof, contact you, or complete a task.
2. Review content hierarchy
Each page should have one clear H1, focused section headings, scannable paragraphs, and CTAs that match user intent.
3. Audit conversion paths
Check whether the CTA appears at the right moments and whether the contact flow asks for useful information without becoming heavy.
4. Review responsive behavior
Many redesign problems only appear on mobile: cramped cards, hidden CTAs, heavy animations, and oversized embeds.
5. Check handoff readiness
If developers will build the redesign, document states, breakpoints, edge cases, and component behavior before implementation starts.