How to Fix Spelling Errors on Your Website

What the spelling check tests

SiteCurl extracts visible text from your page (excluding code blocks) and compares each word against a curated dictionary of commonly misspelled English words. Only known misspellings with zero false-positive risk are flagged, like “definately” (should be “definitely”) or “seperate” (should be “separate”).

Up to 5,000 words per page are checked, and up to 10 misspellings are reported.

Why it matters

Spelling errors erode trust. Visitors notice them, consciously or not, and they signal carelessness. For businesses, misspellings on a landing page or product page can reduce conversions. Studies show that even a single spelling error on a sales page can cut conversion rates.

For SEO, misspelled keywords in titles and headings mean your page will not match the correct search query. If your heading says “Profesional Services” instead of “Professional Services,” you miss every search for the correctly spelled term.

How to fix it

Fix flagged words

SiteCurl tells you exactly which words are misspelled and what the correct spelling is. Search your content for each flagged word and fix it.

Prevent future errors

• Use a spell checker in your CMS: WordPress, Squarespace, and most CMSes have built-in spell check. Enable it.
• Proofread before publishing: Read content out loud. Errors that look fine on screen often sound wrong when spoken.
• Use browser spell check: Most browsers underline misspelled words in form fields and content editors.

Common trouble spots

• Auto-generated content (product descriptions, category pages)
• Content imported from other systems
• Quick edits made without a review step
• User-generated content (comments, reviews)

How to verify the fix

Run a SiteCurl scan and check the SEO section for the spelling finding. All flagged misspellings should be resolved.

Related checks

Spelling quality works alongside thin content and readability. Well-written, error-free content performs better in search and converts more visitors.

Start a free trial to check your site for spelling errors.