Why does the check count differ from the issue count?
The total is not the number of errors or applicable measurements on every scan. A video rule has no relevant target on a page without video.
What to do step by step
- Open the available check catalog.
- Read the rule ID, category and evidence.
- Distinguish pass, fail, review, unavailable and not applicable.
- Identify prerequisites for conditional checks.
- Retest the same ID after a change.
679 rules in the current catalogue. Applicability depends on the content and available evidence for the specific URL.
A practical example
A form-label rule has nothing to evaluate on a page without a form. That is neither a failure nor a score-boosting success. A failed supporting request is also not a pass.
A common mistake
More rules alone do not establish a better audit. Evidence, interpretation and actionable recommendations determine usefulness.
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Why does the applied rule count vary?
The catalogue groups checks available in the tool. The applied scope depends on the page and the evidence obtained; every rule need not apply to every URL.
- Do not add a video just because the catalogue contains a video check.
- When evidence is unavailable, inspect its status rather than the total rule count.
How to read an SEO check detail
An SEO audit detail connects the identifier, condition, evidence and suggested fix. The check name is only the starting point; inspect the actual value obtained from the page.
- For a missing title, verify the fetched document and its title tag.
- For a link, distinguish its wording, destination and the target response; these answer different questions.
What can a structured data check verify?
A check of structured data can assess the shape of a declared property. That alone cannot establish whether a price, opening time or commercial claim is true.
- Replace an empty declared value with information supported by the page.
- Add a property only when it belongs to the type and you have an accurate value for it.
How to compare the same rule after a fix
A rule ID helps compare the same condition before and after an edit. Grouped occurrences show where to verify a shared repair.
- Include one failing URL and one previously passing control URL in the task.
- If results differ, compare the input and measurement availability first; a changed chapter title proves nothing about the underlying condition.
How to verify the result
The displayed rule count comes from the generated product catalog. The audit and PDF contain the actual outcomes and sources for the scanned page.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the check count differ from the issue count?
The catalog covers different content types. A page without products does not need every product-detail check. One rule may identify multiple occurrences, while another lacks required evidence. Compare applicable rules and evidence status rather than the largest marketing count.
When the task is complete
Every result has an identifier, applicability, and an explained status. Unavailable inputs do not become proven passes, and multiple occurrences are not presented as independent rules.
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