Arjun Mehta
Founder & CEO, FreeSEO
Arjun founded FreeSEO after a decade of running SEO programs for SaaS and ecommerce brands. He's audited 10,000+ sites and writes about the parts of SEO that actually move pipeline — not vanity metrics. Previously led SEO at two Series B SaaS companies.
- •12+ years in SEO and growth
- •Audited 10,000+ websites
- •Speaker at SaaStr, SearchLove, BrightonSEO
Articles by Arjun Mehta
How to Charge for SEO Audits ($500 to $5,000 Breakdown)
Real agency pricing for SEO audits in 2026, what to charge solo, agency, and enterprise rates, plus how to package audits as retainers.
White-Label SEO Audit Template (Free, 2026)
A copy-paste white-label SEO audit template for agencies and freelancers, exactly what to include, how to brand it, and how to price the deliverable.
How to Do an SEO Audit (Step-by-Step, 2026)
A practical, no-fluff playbook for running a full SEO audit on any website, technical, on-page, performance, and structured data, in the order that actually moves rankings.
What Is an SEO Audit? (Plain-English Guide)
An SEO audit is a structured health check of your website's ability to rank on Google. Here's exactly what one covers, who needs one, and how often.
How to Perform an SEO Audit Like a Pro
The exact process SEO consultants use to audit a site, tools, checks, and the priority order for fixes. Free templates included.
How Much Does an SEO Audit Cost in 2026?
SEO audit pricing varies wildly, from free to $15,000. Here's what each tier actually delivers, and how to know which one you need.
Run a Free SEO Audit in 5 Minutes (2026)
Step-by-step walkthrough for running a free SEO audit on any website, what to scan, how to read the report, and which fixes move the needle first.
Best Free SEO Tools for Beginners (2026)
Just starting with SEO? These free tools cover audits, keywords, rank tracking, and backlinks, no credit card, no learning cliff.
Does Google Have a Free SEO Tool? (Yes, Here Are All of Them)
Google offers a full suite of free SEO tools most people don't know exist. Here's all 7 of them and how to actually use them together.
Best Free SEO Audit Tools in 2026
We benchmarked 12 free SEO audit tools on accuracy, speed, and what they actually fix. Here's the shortlist that's worth your time.
The 2026 WordPress SEO Checklist
A practical WordPress SEO checklist covering technical setup, on-page, schema, and Core Web Vitals, with the exact plugin and fix for each item.
Fix Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) in 2026
Step-by-step fixes for the three Core Web Vitals, Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, and Interaction to Next Paint.
Meta Description Length: The 50, 160 Rule
How long should a meta description be in 2026? The simple rule, why Google rewrites long ones, and what to write instead.
FAQ Schema Markup: How to Add It in 2026
FAQPage JSON-LD example, how to implement it on any site, and the eligibility rules Google enforces in 2026.
robots.txt & sitemap.xml: 2026 Guide
What goes in robots.txt, what goes in sitemap.xml, common mistakes that block Google, and how to verify both files are working.
Free Alternatives to Semrush and Ahrefs
Semrush and Ahrefs cost $130+/month. Here's what's actually free, what each free tool does well, and how to combine them.