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How does Sprintr calculate my SEO Score?

Explains what Sprintr’s SEO Score measures and the four weighted areas it’s based on (title, description, images and tags), what the score ranges mean, and the typical changes that improve it.

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The SEO Score shows how well your product listing is set up for search visibility and on-page conversion on WooCommerce.

It’s designed to answer one practical question:

“If someone searches for this type of product, how easy is it for search engines and buyers to understand, trust, and choose my listing?”


What the SEO Score is based on

Sprintr evaluates your listing across four core areas, each weighted by how much it typically affects visibility and conversion on your connected marketplace.


1) Title quality

Your title is one of the strongest SEO signals.

Sprintr looks at whether your title:

  • Clearly identifies what the product is

  • Reflects real buyer intent (not just keywords)

  • Includes a meaningful differentiator, such as material, benefit, or use case

  • Reads naturally, without keyword stuffing or vague phrasing

A strong title helps search engines understand your product and helps buyers decide quickly that they’re in the right place.


2) Description completeness and structure

Your description does more than rank — it converts.

Sprintr assesses whether your description:

  • Covers the key details buyers expect for this type of product

  • Explains features and benefits clearly

  • Is easy to scan (short paragraphs, sections, or bullets)

  • Includes trust-building information where relevant, such as returns, care, or certifications

Thin or poorly structured descriptions often reduce both visibility and buyer confidence.


3) Images and image SEO

Images affect both ranking and conversion.

Sprintr looks at:

  • Whether images are present and complete

  • The quality of image alt text

  • Whether filenames are descriptive rather than generic

  • Whether the image set supports buying decisions, not just appearance

A strong image set helps search engines understand the product and helps buyers feel confident before purchasing.


4) Tags relevance and coverage

Tags help reinforce what your product is and how it’s used.

Sprintr checks whether your tags:

  • Are relevant and specific

  • Cover product type, key attributes, and use cases

  • Avoid being too broad or repetitive

Well-chosen tags strengthen relevance without adding clutter.


How the scoring works

Each area contributes a set number of points:

  • Title: up to 30 points

  • Description: up to 35 points

  • Images: up to 25 points

  • Tags: up to 10 points

Together, these add up to a total SEO Score out of 100.

The score reflects coverage and quality, not perfection. Missing or weak elements reduce the score, while clear, complete listings score higher.


What the score ranges mean

85–100 — Strong SEO foundation

Your listing is clear, complete, and well-structured. Search engines and buyers can easily understand and trust what you’re offering.


70–84 — Good, with clear opportunities

Your listing is solid, but a few gaps are holding it back from stronger visibility or conversion. Small improvements can have an outsized impact.


50–69 — SEO gaps limiting performance

Key elements are present, but coverage or structure is inconsistent. Search engines and buyers may struggle to fully understand or trust the listing.


0–49 — Poor SEO readiness

Important information is missing or unclear. This significantly limits visibility and makes it harder for buyers to convert with confidence.


What the SEO Score does not use

To keep the score focused and actionable, it does not factor in:

  • Competitor listings or rankings

  • Sales performance or traffic levels

  • Advertising or promotions

  • Inventory or pricing strategy

Those areas are analysed separately in other Sprintr insights.


Why the score focuses on structure and completeness

SEO isn’t just about keywords.

Search engines prioritise listings that:

  • Clearly explain what the product is

  • Answer buyer questions upfront

  • Reduce uncertainty and friction

That’s why Sprintr focuses on clarity, completeness, and trust signals, not just keyword density.


Can I improve my SEO Score?

Yes — and the recommendations beneath the score show you exactly where to focus.

Common improvements include:

  • Making the title clearer and more specific

  • Expanding or restructuring the description

  • Improving image alt text and filenames

  • Adding or refining tags to better reflect how buyers search


In short

Sprintr’s SEO Score shows how ready your listing is to be found and chosen — not just how many keywords it contains.

Examples:

Example 1 — High SEO Score (Strong foundation)

SEO Score: 92 — Strong SEO foundation

What this listing looks like:

  • Title clearly states the product and use case (e.g. material + product type + benefit)

  • Description is well structured with sections or bullets and answers common buyer questions

  • Multiple images with descriptive filenames and helpful alt text

  • Tags are specific and relevant, covering product type and key attributes

Why it scores well:

  • Search engines and buyers can quickly understand what the product is, why it’s valuable, and whether it’s right for them.

Typical next step:

  • Maintain consistency as you add new listings

  • Apply the same structure across similar products


Example 2 — Good score with quick wins

SEO Score: 76 — Good, with clear opportunities

What this listing looks like:

  • Title is clear but slightly generic

  • Description covers the basics but is missing a few buyer details

  • Images are present, but alt text or filenames could be stronger

  • Tags are relevant but limited in number

Why it’s held back:

The core information is there, but a few gaps reduce clarity and confidence.

Typical improvements:

  • Make the title more specific

  • Add a short section to the description answering common buyer questions

  • Improve image alt text and filenames


Example 3 — SEO gaps limiting performance

SEO Score: 58 — SEO gaps limiting performance

What this listing looks like:

  • Title is very short or vague

  • Description is brief and hard to scan

  • Only one or two images, with missing or generic alt text

  • Few tags, or tags that are too broad

Why the score is lower:

  • Buyers and search engines may struggle to fully understand the product or trust the listing.

Typical improvements:

  • Rewrite the title to clearly describe the product and its use

  • Expand the description with features, benefits, and key details

  • Add more images and improve alt text

  • Add specific, relevant tags


Example 4 — Poor SEO readiness

SEO Score: 34 — Poor SEO readiness

What this listing looks like:

  • Generic or unclear title

  • Very minimal description or placeholder text

  • Missing images or images without alt text

  • No tags or irrelevant tags

Why this matters:

  • Important information is missing, which limits visibility and makes buyers hesitant.

Typical improvements:

  • Clarify what the product is in the title

  • Add a complete, structured description

  • Upload images and ensure they have descriptive alt text

  • Add relevant tags that match how buyers search


Example 5 — Why two similar products can score differently

Product A: SEO Score 82

  • Clear title and structured description

  • Strong image set

  • Thoughtful tags

Product B: SEO Score 61

  • Similar product, but:

    • Shorter title

    • Thinner description

    • Fewer images

    • Generic tags

Key takeaway

  • The score reflects how clearly the product is presented, not just what the product is.

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