WHAT HAPPENS IN A MARKETING AUDIT?
- Jun 16, 2025
- 3 min read
For service-based businesses looking to grow digitally.
Most business owners are not sure whatās working with their marketing, what marketing to do next, or where to focus their time and budget and marketing budget. Which is why a Foundational Marketing Health Audit is the perfect tool to guide your marketing strategy.
At STAK Marketing, we specialize in marketing audits that give you clarity. Our service-based business audits are built to help you implement marketing with confidence.

Why a Marketing Audit?
A marketing audit is like a health checkup for your businessās online presence. It answers questions like:
āWhere should I be focusing my marketing efforts?ā
āWhy isnāt my website getting traffic or converting?ā
āWhat marketing strategies are actually working and whatās a waste of time?ā
āWhat do I need to fix first?ā
Our audits are especially helpful if you're overwhelmed by all the marketing options and unsure where to spend your limited time or budget.
We help you take a 30,000 foot look at your marketing, prioritize, and take intentional next steps instead of guessing or spinning your wheels.
Who This Is For
Our Marketing Foundations Audit is perfect for you if:
You're a service-based business
Youāre not sure what to do nextĀ with your marketing and want a clear plan.
You feel like youāre doing āall the thingsāĀ but nothing is really working.
You want to prioritize your time and budgetĀ in the right places.
Youāre getting ready to launch, rebrand, or growĀ and want to make sure your foundations are solid.
Youāve outgrown your DIY setup and are ready for a professional opinionĀ on whatās helping or hurting your visibility.
Youāre tired of guessing and want objective, expert feedbackĀ thatās actually useful.
Whatās Included
Your audit includes a deep dive into your:
Website structure
Search visibility and SEO
Brand messaging
Social media and content presence
Email marketing
Tech foundations (Google Analytics, Search Console, domain setup, etc.)
Overall user experience and lead flow
Youāll receive:
A clear summary of whatās working and what needs improvement
Missed opportunities to increase visibility and growth
A prioritized checklist of what to do next
A personalized Loom video walkthrough explaining it all
The Audit Process: What to Expect
Hereās how it works:
Schedule a Free Consultation Call: We'll talk about your business, your goals, and what you're currently doing, so we understand where youāre coming from and what you need.
Pay the Deposit: This locks in your spot on our calendar.
Answer the Questionnaire: Weāll send over a short form to collect important info and logins so we can audit efficiently and accurately.
We Perform the Audit: Once we have everything we need, we dive in. You'll receive your completed audit within 4 weeks.
Review + Next Steps: Youāll get a Loom walkthrough, a PDF summary, and your prioritized checklist. If you'd like support beyond the audit, we also offer add-on strategy sessions or implementation servicesĀ based on your needs.
Interested in a Marketing Foundations Health Audit? Learn more here!
Keep on growing -
Michelle Johnson
Owner, CEO, and Chief Marketing Guru of STAK Marketing
(and Your Future Fractional Marketing Director)
Michelle Johnson is a small business marketing expert and the founder of a results-driven marketing agency based in Utah. With 15 years of experience in corporate marketing, Michelle now focuses on supporting female-owned and operated businessesĀ by taking marketing off their plate so they can focus on what they do best. Through fractional marketing services, Michelle acts as an extension of your team, providing everything from SEO marketing for small businessesĀ and email marketing packagesĀ to comprehensive marketing auditsĀ and SEO copywriting services. Whether you're launching something new or looking to scale your growth, Michelle helps you craft and execute a clear, effective strategy that actually gets results If you're looking for a small business marketing agencyĀ that understands the challenges (and opportunities) of entrepreneurship, Michelle is your go-to partner in Salt Lake City and beyond.





