Troubleshooting
Why is my score different from other tools?
1 min readUpdated May 22, 2026
Why Scores Differ Between Tools
Every SEO tool uses different checks, weights, and scoring algorithms. Here's why SlapMyWeb may show a different score than Google Lighthouse, Semrush, or Ahrefs:
We check more signals
SlapMyWeb runs 290+ checks across 10 pillars. Most tools focus on a subset.
We weight differently
We prioritize what actually impacts rankings and user experience:
- Content quality (17%)
- Crawl & indexation (14%)
- On-page SEO (14%)
- Mobile & UX (11%)
- Technical performance (10%)
We include AI readiness
We're one of the few tools that checks whether your content is optimized for AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude).
Dynamic vs static
We render your page with a real browser (Puppeteer) to catch JavaScript-rendered content that static analyzers miss.
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