The Questions
Score yourself honestly. Each 'no' is a risk surface.
AI-Readiness
1. Can an AI agent extract structured data from your site?
Diagnostic question. Source: WebPulse AI-Readiness scoring methodology.
Security
2. Do you know the CVE count for every framework you run?
If you haven't checked NVD for your stack, you're operating blind.
Talent
3. Could you replace your primary developer tomorrow?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment, not a measured statistic.
Cost
4. Is your hosting cost decreasing year over year?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment, not a measured statistic.
Velocity
5. Can you deploy a change in under 5 minutes?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment, not a measured statistic.
Security
6. Have you had zero CMS-related security incidents this year?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment, not a measured statistic.
Talent
7. Are your developers excited about your stack?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment. Correlation supported by State of JS survey data.
Performance
8. Could your site handle 10x traffic right now?
Diagnostic question — architectural characteristic, not a measured statistic.
Cost
9. Do you know the total cost of ownership of your infrastructure?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment, not a measured statistic.
Strategy
10. Is your infrastructure a competitive advantage or a liability?
Diagnostic question — self-assessment, not a measured statistic.
Scoring
8-10 confident answers: You're future-ready. Stay vigilant.
5-7 confident answers: You have gaps. Prioritize the weakest areas before they compound.
Fewer than 5: Your infrastructure is a liability. The cost of inaction is already exceeding the cost of change. Start with Score Your Stack and build the business case.
