Website Analysis Checklist (5 Ws)

Category (5 Ws) Checklist Points
Who
  • Identify target audience (age, location, interests)
  • Website owner/management
  • Competitor analysis
  • User demographics & engagement
What
  • Website purpose (informational, e-commerce, branding)
  • Content types (blogs, products, services)
  • Features (forms, search, chat, payment gateway)
  • Key performance indicators (bounce rate, conversion, CTR)
When
  • Last updated/redesigned date
  • Peak visitor times & seasonality
  • Content relevancy timeline
  • Scheduled updates/maintenance
Where
  • Traffic sources (organic, paid, social, referrals)
  • Visitor locations (geography)
  • SEO ranking & performance
  • User drop-off points in funnel
Why
  • User intent (research, purchase, support)
  • Trust & credibility signals
  • Reasons for bounce rate
  • Conversion analysis