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Performance Score
82/100 · LCP 2.1s · CLS 0.04
Accessibility Score
94/100 · 3 minor contrast issues
SEO Score
98/100 · strong structured data
Hero Image Size
480KB WebP — could compress to ~280KB
Font Loading
2 custom fonts — font-display: swap in use

Competitive site analysis and design benchmarking

Screenshot competitor websites, extract their design systems, and analyze their UX patterns systematically. Build a comprehensive competitive design audit in minutes instead of hours of manual browsing.

I need to audit the top 5 project management SaaS sites — Asana, Monday, Linear, ClickUp, and Notion. Capture screenshots and extract their visual identity for a competitive design brief.

Captured full-page screenshots of all 5 sites and extracted brand identity for each. Key patterns: Linear and Notion lead with extreme whitespace and minimal color; Monday and ClickUp use vibrant color for hierarchy and gamification; Asana is moving toward enterprise neutrals. Typography split: 3 use custom variable fonts, 2 use system-safe geometric sans. Recommendation: differentiate with a distinctive typographic voice — this is the least-copied element.

ToolRouter capture
SiteVisual styleColor approach
LinearExtreme minimalismNear-monochrome
NotionContent-firstNeutral with sparse accent
MondayVibrant, energeticBold multicolor hierarchy
ClickUpFeature-densePurple brand dominant
Recommendation: distinctive type voice — least-copied differentiator

Page speed and performance auditing

Run Lighthouse-style audits on any URL to identify performance bottlenecks, accessibility issues, and SEO gaps. Present clients with data-driven arguments for design decisions that impact speed and ranking.

Run a full performance and SEO audit on my client's homepage at redesign-client.com. I need the data to justify the proposed image optimization and font loading changes.

Audit results: Performance score 54/100. Largest Contentful Paint: 4.2s (poor — needs improvement to under 2.5s). Cause: hero image is 2.4MB uncompressed WebP. Font loading blocking render for 1.1s — two font families loaded synchronously. SEO score 71/100: missing meta description, 3 images without alt text. Cumulative Layout Shift: 0.18 (needs improvement). These findings justify your proposed image optimization, font-display: swap implementation, and meta tag fixes.

ToolRouter run_audit
Performance Score
54/100 — poor (target: 80+)
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)
4.2s — poor (target: <2.5s) · cause: 2.4MB hero image
Font Loading
1.1s render block — 2 families loaded synchronously
CLS (Layout Shift)
0.18 — needs improvement (target: <0.1)
SEO Score
71/100 · missing meta desc · 3 images without alt text

Web design trend and UX research

Research current web design trends, UX pattern best practices, and conversion rate optimization techniques. Ground your design decisions in evidence before presenting to clients.

What are the most effective landing page design patterns for B2B SaaS in 2025? I need evidence on hero sections, social proof placement, and CTA design.

B2B SaaS landing page evidence: (1) Video in hero section increases conversion by 18–34% for complex products; (2) Social proof above the fold (logos vs. testimonials) — logos win for enterprise trust, testimonials win for SMB; (3) CTA button size: minimum 44x44px touch target, high-contrast fill color; (4) Form length: every additional field reduces conversion by ~8% on first-contact forms — 3 fields is the research-backed sweet spot. Emerging 2025 pattern: interactive product demo widgets replacing static screenshots in hero sections.

ToolRouter research
Hero Video
+18–34% conversion for complex products vs static image
Social Proof Placement
Logos above fold for enterprise · testimonials for SMB
CTA Button
Min 44×44px · high-contrast fill · one primary CTA above fold
Form Length
3 fields optimal — each additional field -8% conversion
Emerging 2025 Pattern
Interactive demo widget replacing screenshots in hero

Web asset generation

Generate background images, texture overlays, hero section artwork, and decorative elements without stock photo subscriptions. Get custom imagery perfectly matched to your design direction.

Generate 3 variations of a hero section background for a climate tech company — abstract visualizations of data flows and natural systems. Dark navy base with green and teal accents. No recognizable objects.

Generated 3 abstract hero backgrounds: (1) Data flow — particle streams forming a leaf-like branching pattern in teal on navy; (2) Natural systems — organic cell-like network with subtle green bioluminescent glow; (3) Earth signal — atmospheric data visualization with concentric rings and gradient teal pulses. All at 2880x1620px, web-optimized. Each works as a standalone background or with text overlay.

ToolRouter generate
Data Flow — Teal Branches
Data Flow — Teal Branches
Natural Systems — Bioluminescent
Natural Systems — Bioluminescent
Earth Signal — Atmospheric Rings
Earth Signal — Atmospheric Rings

SEO and content structure audit

Audit a client's site for on-page SEO, content structure, and technical issues before a redesign. Ensure the new design preserves or improves ranking signals.

Before we redesign my client's website, I need a full SEO audit — what are their current rankings, what pages get traffic, and what technical issues will the redesign need to preserve or fix?

Site audit summary: 47 pages indexed. Top-traffic pages: /pricing (38% of traffic), /blog/how-to-X (22%), homepage (18%). Technical issues: 12 pages with duplicate meta descriptions, 3 broken internal links, missing sitemap.xml. H1 structure: inconsistent — 8 pages have no H1, 4 have multiple H1s. Redirect plan needed for 6 URLs being redesigned. Preserve URL structure for /pricing and top 5 blog posts — changing these carries ranking risk.

ToolRouter analyze_page
Pages Indexed
47 pages · /pricing drives 38% of organic traffic
Duplicate Meta Descriptions
12 pages — fix before or during redesign
Broken Internal Links
3 broken links found — repair required
H1 Issues
8 pages missing H1 · 4 pages with multiple H1s
URL Preservation Priority
/pricing + top 5 blog posts — do not change these URLs

Ready-to-use prompts

Page speed audit

Run a full Lighthouse audit on [client-url.com]. Report Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID), performance score, accessibility score, and the top 5 issues to fix.

Competitor screenshot

Take full-page screenshots of these 3 competitor websites for a design benchmarking presentation. I need high-quality captures of the full page including below the fold.

Design trend research

Research web design trends for e-commerce in 2025. What layout patterns, interaction styles, typography approaches, and color trends are the best-converting online stores using?

Brand identity extract

Extract the complete visual design system from [competitor.com] — primary and secondary colors with hex codes, font families used, grid/spacing approach, and component style patterns.

Hero section imagery

Generate a hero background image for a legal tech platform. Clean, professional, abstract representation of legal documents and data. Color palette: deep navy, warm gold, clean white. No text, no people.

SEO pre-redesign audit

Audit [client-site.com] for SEO before a full redesign. Identify top-traffic pages, current keyword rankings, and technical issues that the redesign must preserve or fix.

UX research

Research the evidence on best practices for mobile navigation patterns in 2025. What menu patterns (hamburger, tab bar, bottom sheet) perform best for which types of apps and websites?

Color palette tools

I have a primary brand color of #3B5BDB (indigo blue). Generate a full design system palette including: primary shades (50–900 scale), complementary accent color, neutral grays, and semantic colors (success, warning, error).

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Pre-design research sprint

Before starting a new website design, research the competitive landscape, technical baseline, and UX best practices for the client's industry.

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Web Screenshot
Screenshot top 5 competitors for visual benchmarking
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Brand Extract
Extract design systems from key competitor sites
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Deep Research
Research industry UX best practices and conversion patterns

Website redesign handoff package

Before redesign delivery, audit the current site for SEO issues and performance to ensure the new design doesn't damage existing rankings.

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SEO Analysis
Audit current site for SEO signals to preserve
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Page Speed Test
Benchmark current performance scores as baseline
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Site Crawler
Map all existing URLs for redirect planning

Asset production pipeline

Generate, optimize, and export all visual assets needed for a website launch.

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Generate Image
Create custom hero and section background images
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Background Removal icon
Background Removal
Process product or team photos for clean web use
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Image Ops icon
Image Ops
Export all assets in required sizes and formats

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the Page Speed Test scores compared to Google's PageSpeed Insights?

Page Speed Test uses a Lighthouse-based engine aligned with Google's methodology, so scores are comparable to PageSpeed Insights. Minor variations are normal due to network conditions and timing. The Core Web Vitals data (LCP, CLS, FID/INP) is the most actionable output for design decisions.

Can Web Screenshot capture sites that require login?

Web Screenshot captures publicly accessible pages without authentication. For capturing logged-in states or paywalled content, you will need to use your browser's developer tools screenshot function or a dedicated browser automation tool.

Can I use generated images as final client deliverables?

Yes, AI-generated images are suitable for client deliverables and commercial use. Always check the specific model's terms of service in Generate Image — most models allow commercial use. Use Image Upscale to bring generated images to print-ready resolution if needed.

How does Brand Extract work on custom-font sites?

Brand Extract identifies font families loaded on the site, including custom and web fonts. It detects the font-family CSS declarations, font weights used, and rendering characteristics. If a brand uses a proprietary custom font, the tool will identify the font name but you may need to source or license it separately.

Can these tools help with accessibility auditing?

Page Speed Test includes an accessibility score in its Lighthouse audit, covering contrast ratios, missing alt text, form labeling, and ARIA issues. For a comprehensive accessibility audit (WCAG 2.1 AA), supplement with manual testing using screen readers and keyboard navigation — automated tools typically catch about 30–40% of accessibility issues.

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