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Meta information
65% 
Page quality
95% 
Page structure
82% 
Link structure
66% 
Server
59% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.91 s
File size
87.80 kB
Words
879
Media files
33
Number of links
120 internal / 20 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Bluffton University
The page title is too short. (162 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
At Bluffton University, we know that big challenges lead to even bigger payoffs. That’s why we pair rigorous academics shaped by Christian values with supportive faculty who are invested in your success.
The meta description is too long: 1251 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.bluffton.edu/index.aspx
The specified canonical link points to a different page.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
(Somewhat important)
No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
(Somewhat important)
The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
(Nice to have)
The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
No favicon is linked in the HTML code.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 879 words. That's ok.
31.9% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
19 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 13.68 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 18 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
(Somewhat important)
This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
...urces/images/hero-bluffton-blueprint.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_resources/images/globalnav-drone2021.jpgBluffton University, 2021Bluffton campus 2021
/_resources/images/Students-Fall-22.jpgStudents in Klassen Court, fall 2022Bluffton students
...ces/images/globalnav-science-lab2022.jpgScience lab, fall 2022Labs in Shoker Science Center
...rces/images/globalnav-Dietetics-2023.jpgMaster of Nutrition and Dietetics experiential learningDietetics internship
...ources/images/globalnav-Lip-Sync2023.jpgLip Sync Battle 2023Lip Sync Battle
/_resources/images/globalnav-swim-2023.jpgButterfly swimSwim and Dive team
/_resources/images/audience-HOCO-22.jpgThe Dam
/_resources/images/audience-fall2022.jpgCentennial HallCentennial Hall
..._audience-nav/connections-banner2022.jpgBuilding connections bannerBanner
/_resources/images/audience-hof2022.jpgAthletics Hall of FameAthletics Hall of Fame
/_resources/images/growth-icon.pngGrowth Icon
/_resources/images/foot-prints-icon.pngFootprints Icon
/_resources/images/microscope-icon.pngMicroscope Icon
/_resources/images/community-icon.pngCommunity Icon
/news/_images/beav042925carter-ritchey.jpgAcademic exploration and embracing opportunities as a student helped Carter Ritchey understand where his passions lie.
/news/_images/beav040825Clara-matthews.jpgAfter graduation Clara Matthews will continue into Bluffton’s accelerated master of nutrition and dietetics program.
/news/_images/beav022425Chris-McLaurin.jpgDuring a summer coaching apprenticeship, Chris McLaurin observed and learned from high-level high school coaches, before ultimately coaching the wide receivers.
/_resources/images/graduation-slider25.jpgPrepared for life and vocation
...ces/images/Science_AnamatogeTable_23.jpgKnowlton Science Center lab
/_resources/images/community-slider25.jpgStudy group
/_resources/images/athletics-slider25.jpgBluffton Beaver football
...ources/images/crosscultural-slider25.jpgKentucky cross-cultural
/_resources/images/graduation-slider25.jpgPrepared for life and vocation
...ces/images/Science_AnamatogeTable_23.jpgKnowlton Science Center lab
/_resources/images/community-slider25.jpgStudy group
/_resources/images/athletics-slider25.jpgBluffton Beaver football
...ources/images/crosscultural-slider25.jpgKentucky cross-cultural
/news/_images/051625Tenure_Profs.jpgTenure was granted to Dr. Amy Mullins, education; Dr. Chris Morrissey, sociology; and Dr. Sarah Lehman, biology.
/news/_images/050525graduation.jpgDespite cooler temps and light rain, families gathered to celebrate their graduates. The class of 2025 represented 12 states and four countries.
/news/_images/041125nisly-forum.jpgDr. Lamar Nisly explored the importance of remembering the past to gain confidence for the future.
/news/_images/031425mcc-forum.jpg“MCC embodies what is means to be Anabaptist,” said Mennonite Central Committee executive director Eric Kurtz.
/news/_images/022725mergerupdate_photo.jpgNo alt attribute provided

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Bluffton University
The H1 heading is too short (19 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 27 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Bluffton University
H2 Popular resources
H2 Popular resources Duplicate text
H2 Popular Resources
H2 Popular Resources Duplicate text
H2 Experience Bluffton
H2 Academics
H2 Latest news
H2 Bluffton University Duplicate text
H3 Committed to growth
H3 Guided by values
H3 Shaped by experience
H3 Rooted in community
H3 Profile stories
H3 Undergrad
H3 Graduate
H3 Adult
H3 Prepared for life as well as vocation.
H3 Experience excellence
H3 Experience community
H3 Experience teamwork
H3 Experience broadened horizons
H3 Strategic plan approved
H3 Prepared for life
H3 Memories of hope
H3 MCC background
H3 Merger Stopped
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
There are 8 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 20 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.bluffton.edu/Anchor skip to main content
https://www.bluffton.edu/Bluffton University
https://www.bluffton.edu/Anchor Menu
/about/index.aspxNew window About
/about/index.aspxAbout Bluffton
/about/bluffton-at-a-glance/in...Bluffton at a glance
/about/location/index.aspxDirections and campus map
/about/our-campus/index.aspxBluffton facilities
/news/calendar.aspxEvents calendar
A-TITLE Events open to the public
/news/index.aspxNews
/news/_beaversall/index.aspxBeavers All feature stories
A-TITLE Bluffton students
/about/directory/index.aspxCampus directory
/admissions/index.aspxNew window Admission & aid
/admissions/index.aspxAdmission and aid
/admissions/visit/index.aspxVisit campus
/admissions/apply/index.aspxSteps to apply
/admissions/financialaid/index...Financial aid
/admissions/accepted/index.aspxAccepted students
/admissions/apply/adult/index....Adult and graduate students
/admissions/apply/transfer/ind...Transfer students
A-TITLE Transfer students
/admissions/apply/internationa...International students
A-TITLE International students
/academiclife/index.aspxNew window Undergraduate academics
/academiclife/index.aspxText duplicate Undergraduate academics
/academiclife/majors/index.aspxMajors and minors
/academiclife/opportunities/in...Learn by doing
A-TITLE Experiential learning
/academiclife/xcultural/index....Cross-cultural opportunities
/academiclife/honors/index.aspxHonors
/academiclife/development/inde...Academic resources
/ags/index.aspxNew window Adult & graduate academics
/ags/index.aspxAdult and graduate academics
/ags/grad/mba/index.aspxMBA
/ags/grad/maed/index.aspxMaster of education
A-TITLE MAEd
/ags/grad/MSW/index.aspxMaster of social work
A-TITLE MSW
/ags/grad/dietetics/index.aspxMaster of nutrition and dietetics
/edu/alternate-pathway.aspxAlternate pathway to education
A-TITLE Alternate Pathway to Education
/studentlife/index.aspxNew window Student life
/studentlife/index.aspxText duplicate Student life
/studentlife/involvement/index...Student engagement
/studentlife/residencelife/ind...Residence life
/studentlife/multicult/index.aspxMulticultural affairs
/studentlife/spiritual-life/in...Spiritual life
/studentlife/wellness/index.aspxHealth and wellness
/studentlife/handbook/index.aspxStudent handbook
http://blufftonbeavers.com/lan...New window External Athletics
http://blufftonbeavers.com/lan...New window External Blufftonbeavers.com
http://blufftonhalloffame.com/New window External Athletics Hall of Fame
/blufftonalumni/support/blufft...New window TEAM Bluffton
A-TITLE Support Bluffton athletics
/studentlife/involvement/intra...Intramurals
/about/we-remember/index.aspxWe Remember 3/2/2007
A-TITLE 2007 Baseball bus accident
/admissions/visit/index.aspxVisit
/admissions/information/index....Request info
/admissions/apply/index.aspxApply
/search.aspxSearch
/current-students/index.aspxCurrent students
/registrar/examsched.aspxSpring finals schedule
A-TITLE Finals schedule
https://learn.bluffton.edu/log...New window External Subdomain Moodle
https://my.bluffton.edu/ics/New window External Subdomain my.bluffton.edu
https://my.bluffton.edu/ICS/Po...External Subdomain Arts & Lecture events
A-TITLE Arts and Lecture events
/academiclife/career/index.aspxCenter for Career and Vocation
A-TITLE Center for Career and Vocation
https://bluffton.sodexomyway.c...New window External Subdomain Dining menu
/current-students/resources/in...Student resources
A-TITLE Student resources
/news/index.aspxNews and events
/current-students/index.aspxText duplicate Current students
/parents/index.aspxParents & families
/parents/tailgate.aspxBeavers Tail-Gating
A-TITLE Reserve tent for Beavers Tail Gate
/admissions/financialaid/index...Tuition & aid
/about/location/index.aspxMaps & parking
/about/leadership/faculty-staf...Useful contacts
/catalog/intro/calendar/index....Academic calendar
/news/index.aspxText duplicate News and events
/parents/index.aspxText duplicate Parents & families
/facstaff/index.aspxFaculty & Staff
https://learn.bluffton.edu/log...External Subdomain Text duplicate Moodle
https://my.bluffton.edu/ics/External Subdomain Text duplicate my.bluffton.edu
https://www.office.com/New window External Subdomain Email
https://bluffton.sodexomyway.c...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Dining menu
/catalog/index.aspxCourse catalog
/news/index.aspxText duplicate News and events
/Library/index.aspxMusselman Library
/facstaff/index.aspxFaculty & staff
/blufftonalumni/index.aspxAlumni & Donors
/blufftonalumni/connect/index....Stay connected
/zz-microsite/index.htmlBluffton College Foundation
A-TITLE Endowment for Bluffton
/blufftonalumni/support/index....Support Bluffton
A-TITLE Support Bluffton
/blufftonalumni/magazine/index...Bluffton magazine
/news/index.aspxText duplicate News and events
/blufftonalumni/index.aspxAlumni & friends
/academiclife/blueprint/index....Subdomain Bluffton Blueprint.
/news/_beaversall/beav042925ca...Subdomain Trivial anchor text
Read more
/news/_beaversall/beav040825cl...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
/news/_beaversall/beav022425-c...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
/academiclife/majors/index.aspxLearn more
/ags/index.aspxText duplicate Learn more
A-TITLE Graduate studies
/edu/alternate-pathway.aspxText duplicate Learn more
A-TITLE Alternative pathway to education
/academiclife/career/index.aspxIMG-ALT Prepared for life and vocation
/academiclife/opportunities/st...student research opportunities
/academiclife/career/index.aspxText duplicate Center for Career and Vocation
/academiclife/development/inde...IMG-ALT Knowlton Science Center lab
/Library/index.aspxText duplicate Musselman Library
/academiclife/development/lrc....Learning Resource Center
/academiclife/honors/program/i...Honors Program
/studentlife/involvement/index...IMG-ALT Study group
/studentlife/residencelife/ind...residence halls
A-TITLE Residence life
/studentlife/involvement/intra...intramural athletics
A-TITLE Intramurals
/studentlife/involvement/organ...student organizations
A-TITLE Student clubs and organizations
/studentlife/spiritual-life/ac...spiritual life activities
A-TITLE Spiritual life
http://blufftonbeavers.com/lan...External IMG-ALT Bluffton Beaver football
http://blufftonbeavers.com/lan...External 18 NCAA DIII varsity teams,
https://blufftonbeavers.com/sp...External varsity esports
/studentlife/involvement/intra...intramural team.
/academiclife/blueprint/index....IMG-ALT Kentucky cross-cultural
/academiclife/blueprint/index....Bluffton Blueprint
A-TITLE Core general education courses
/academiclife/xcultural/index....cross-cultural experience
A-TITLE Cross-cultural
https://www.bluffton.edu/Anchor Previous
https://www.bluffton.edu/Anchor Next
/news/-2024-25/051625trustees....Subdomain 05.16.2025 Strategic plan approved Three faculty members were granted tenure and a one-year strategic plan was approved by the Bluffton University Board of T...
IMG-ALT Tenure was granted to Dr. Amy Mullins, education; Dr. Chris Morrissey, sociology; and Dr. Sarah Lehman, biology.
/news/-2024-25/051625trustees....Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
/news/-2024-25/050525graduatio...Subdomain 05.05.2025 Prepared for life 2025 Commencement speaker Dr. Perry Bush, emeritus professor of history, encouraged Bluffton's 189 graduates to speak truth, ser...
IMG-ALT Despite cooler temps and light rain, families gathered to celebrate their graduates. The class of 2025 represented 12 states and four countries.
/news/-2024-25/050525graduatio...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
/news/-2024-25/051125Civic-eng...Subdomain 04.11.2025 Memories of hope It is through stories of faithfulness, support and resilience that we are reminded of the power we have to navigate the future."
IMG-ALT Dr. Lamar Nisly explored the importance of remembering the past to gain confidence for the future.
/news/-2024-25/051125Civic-eng...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
/news/-2024-25/031425mcc-forum...Subdomain 03.14.2025 MCC background Mennonite Central Committee addresses issues such as racism, immigration and armed conflict and more in 45 countries worldwide. Exe...
IMG-ALT “MCC embodies what is means to be Anabaptist,” said Mennonite Central Committee executive director Eric Kurtz.
/news/-2024-25/031425mcc-forum...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
/news/-2024-25/022725mergersto...Subdomain 02.27.2025 Merger Stopped Bluffton University was informed that the University of Findlay Board of Trustees voted to not proceed with the merger.
/news/-2024-25/022725mergersto...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read more
https://www.bluffton.edu/Text duplicate Bluffton University
/about/leadership/faculty-staf...Contact us
A-TITLE Faculty and staff leadership
/about/location/index.aspxDirections
/about/location/CampusVillageM...Campus map
/employment/index.aspxEmployment opportunities
https://www.linkedin.com/schoo...External Subdomain LinkedIn
https://www.facebook.com/Bluff...External Subdomain Facebook
https://x.com/blufftonUExternal Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/bluf...External Subdomain Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/user/b...External Subdomain YouTube
/about/bluffton-at-a-glance/af...Accreditation information
/required-disclosures/index.aspxConsumer information/General public information and required disclosures
A-TITLE Compliance and required disclosures
/privacy/index.aspxPrivacy policy
https://www.bluffton.edu/Anchor Top
https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/1...External Subdomain &copy

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.bluffton.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.91 seconds is longer than the recommended limit of 0.4 seconds. A high response time unnecessarily slows down search engine crawling and results in bad user experience as well.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (88 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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