Don’t have hours to dive into heatmaps, analytics, or user testing? No problem. A fast, focused UX audit can uncover major usability issues in just 15 minutes—and give you quick wins that boost engagement, retention, and conversions.
Whether you’re reviewing your own site or a client’s, this checklist will help you spot friction, confusion, or missed opportunities—without needing to be a UX pro.
Let’s dive in. ⏱️
✅ 1. Homepage Clarity (2 mins)
Ask yourself: Can a first-time visitor understand what this site is about in 5 seconds or less?
- Is the headline clear and benefit-focused?
- Is the call to action (CTA) visible above the fold?
- Do images or design support the message—or distract from it?
👉 Goal: First-time visitors should know what you do, who it’s for, and what to do next.
✅ 2. Navigation Simplicity (2 mins)
Check: Is it easy to find key pages without hunting?
- Keep top-level nav to 5–7 items max.
- Use clear, common labels (avoid cute or vague terms).
- Make sure navigation is consistent across pages.
🎯 Users should always know where they are and how to get where they want to go.
✅ 3. Mobile Experience (3 mins)
Pull out your phone. Seriously. Half your traffic is probably mobile (or more).
- Does the layout adapt cleanly?
- Are buttons big enough to tap comfortably?
- Is the navigation mobile-friendly (burger menu, sticky header, etc.)?
- Any elements overlapping or broken?
📱 If it’s frustrating on mobile, you’re losing users—fast.
✅ 4. Call to Action Placement (2 mins)
CTAs should be visible, compelling, and obvious.
- Is there a clear CTA on key pages (homepage, product, pricing)?
- Do buttons say exactly what will happen? (“Start Free Trial” vs. “Click Here”)
- Are there too many competing actions on the same screen?
💬 One page = one goal. Guide users, don’t confuse them.
✅ 5. Forms and Input Fields (2 mins)
Check any sign-up, contact, or checkout form.
- Are you only asking for essential info?
- Are the field labels clear and consistent?
- Is there helpful microcopy for errors or instructions?
- Do you show success/failure messages?
📝 Every field should have a purpose. Every step should feel smooth.
✅ 6. Speed & Visual Load (2 mins)
Quickly assess how fast and focused the experience feels.
- Does the site load in under 3 seconds?
- Are there large hero images or videos slowing things down?
- Is there a clean visual hierarchy (headlines > body > buttons)?
🚀 Speed + scannability = better UX.
Bonus: Accessibility Pulse Check
Take 2 minutes to check:
- Are link colors and button contrasts readable?
- Can you navigate using just the keyboard?
- Do images have alt text?
- Is font size legible (16px+ for body text)?
♿️ Accessibility = better experience for everyone.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need hours of analysis or fancy tools to find UX problems—just a trained eye and 15 focused minutes.
Run this audit once a quarter, before launches, or whenever bounce rates spike. You’ll be amazed how small tweaks can make a big difference in user satisfaction and conversion rates.