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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
84% 
Page structure
88% 
Link structure
60% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.22 s
File size
83.40 kB
Words
812
Media files
16
Number of links
178 internal / 18 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Bournemouth University
The length of the page title is perfect. (217 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Welcome to BU. Explore the degrees that make our graduates globally employable, and learn about the international impact of our research.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (863 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
No canonical link is specified.
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)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 812 words. That's ok.
26.1% of the text are stop words.
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
9 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 20.62 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 16 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
11 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
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
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...ages/new-vt-screenshot.jpg?itok=5YX0mZUWNo alt attribute provided
...Loofah image Lower Res.jpg?itok=UFWxNqUwNo alt attribute providedAn energy hub in your bath tub: Loofahs offer a new way to greener energy
..._5444389501540030065_n.jpg?itok=TBUIsVTnNo alt attribute providedDolly Carter 1
...sets/images/Abby Jones.JPG?itok=gMsg9bOHNo alt attribute providedBU women’s football team benefit from AFC Bournemouth coaching
...mages/AFCB stock pitch.JPG?itok=0AUq8ImDNo alt attribute providedBU and AFC Bournemouth partnership provides career opportunities
...bournemouth/assets/images/footer-map.jpgMap showing the locations of our Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus. Lansdowne is based close to the town centre and beach, while Talbot is further inland, about 2 miles from Lansdowne.
...h/assets/images/footer/footer-logo-1.pngBU rises 15 places in the the Young University Rankings 2022
...h/assets/images/footer/footer-logo-2.pngBU celebrates eco award
...h/assets/images/footer/footer-logo-5.pngAthena Swan Success
...h/assets/images/footer/footer-logo-6.pngBU has risen to top 30 globally in the the Impact Rankings 2023

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Undergraduate study
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 28 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 Undergraduate study
H2 More+
H2 Course search
H2 Search form
H2 News
H2 Events
H2 Contact us
H3 Open Days
H3 Accommodation
H3 Postgraduate study
H3 BU disaster management research projects recognised in UK Cabinet Office publication
H3 Research at BU
H3 To learn is to change – discover the BU story
H3 Take our virtual tour
H3 An energy hub in your bath tub: Loofahs offer a new way to greener energy
H3 Journalists who trained at BU scoop national awards
H3 BU women’s football team benefit from AFC Bournemouth coaching
H3 BU and AFC Bournemouth partnership provides career opportunities
H3 Midwifery Open Afternoon at Portsmouth Campus
H3 Undergraduate Applicant Open Day
H3 Nursing and Midwifery Open Evening
H3 Virtual Postgraduate Open Day
H3 Our story
H3 Our story Duplicate text
H3 About
H3 Quick links
H3 Information for:
H3 Our Awards
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some internal links have dynamic parameters. All internal URLs, which are not marked as nofollow, should not contain dynamic parameters.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
There are 18 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/Anchor Skip to main content
/node/15746Students
https://staffintranet.bournemo...External Subdomain Staff
/node/11141Alumni
https://evision.bournemouth.ac...External Subdomain myHub
https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/Bournemouth University
/homeHome
/why-buWhy BU?
/why-bu/accommodationAccommodation
/why-bu/employabilityEmployability
/why-bu/facilities-campusesFacilities and campuses
/why-bu/graduate-student-storiesGraduate and student stories
/why-bu/fusion-buFusion
/why-bu/bournemouth-local-areaLocal area
/why-bu/student-lifeStudent life
/why-bu/student-wellbeingStudent wellbeing
/why-bu/sportbuSportBU
/why-bu/clubs-societiesClubs and societies
/why-bu/bu-eventsBU Events
/why-bu/learn-changeTo learn is to change
/studyStudy
/study/undergraduateUndergraduate
/study/postgraduatePostgraduate
/study/postgraduate-researchPostgraduate research
/study/internationalInternational
/study/information-applicantsInformation for applicants
/study/continuing-professional...Continuing Professional Development and Training
/coursesCourses
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/study/postgraduate/coursesSubdomain Postgraduate courses
/study/postgraduate-research/c...Subdomain Postgraduate research courses
/study/continuing-professional...Subdomain Short courses and continuing professional development
/researchResearch
/research/projectsProjects
/research/centres-institutesCentres and institutes
/research/our-research-strengthsOur research strengths
/research/research-environmentResearch environment
/research/research-actionResearch in action
/study/postgraduate-researchSubdomain Text duplicate Postgraduate research
/research/get-involvedGet involved
/research/bournemouth-research...Bournemouth Research Chronicle
/research/research-newsResearch news
/research/research-contact-usContact us
/collaborateCollaborate
/collaborate/businesses-employersBusinesses and employers
/collaborate/global-buGlobal BU
/collaborate/partnershipsPartnerships
/collaborate/our-work-schools-...Our work with schools and colleges
/collaborate/afc-bournemouthAFC Bournemouth
/collaborate/university-hospit...University Hospitals Dorset
/collaborate/alumniText duplicate Alumni
/collaborate/support-usSupport BU
/collaborate/working-together-...Working together for our local community
/about-bournemouth-universityAbout
/about/welcome-buWelcome to BU
/about/our-peopleOur people
/about/our-facultiesOur faculties
/about/bu2025-our-vision-value...BU2025: vision, values and strategic plan
/about/our-regional-impactBusinesses and regional engagement
/about/sustainabilitySustainability
/about/professional-servicesProfessional Services
/about/governanceGovernance
/about/financial-informationFinancial information
/about/bu-community-businessBU Community Business
/about/working-buJobs
/about/news-eventsNews & Events
/about/how-contact-usText duplicate Contact us
/studentsText duplicate Students
/students/careers-employabilityCareers & employability
/students/health-wellbeingHealth & wellbeing
/students/things-doThings to do
/students/learningLearning
/students/help-adviceHelp & advice
/students/log-servicesLog-in services
/students/learning/it-informationIT information
/students/academic-datesAcademic dates
/students/libraryLibrary
/students/services-campusServices on campus
/students/information-new-stud...Information for new students
/students/your-feedbackYour feedback
/students/askbu-contact-usAskBU: contact us
https://esd.bournemouth.ac.uk/...External Subdomain Got a question?
/students/student-news-eventsStudent news and events
/accommodation/Subdomain Text duplicate Accommodation
/collaborate/alumniText duplicate Alumni
/coursesSubdomain Text duplicate Courses
/jobs/Subdomain Text duplicate Jobs
/library/Subdomain Text duplicate Library
/collaborate/services-businessServices to business
http://staffprofiles.bournemou...External Subdomain Staff Profiles
/studentsSubdomain Text duplicate Students
/study/undergraduate/courses/u...Nofollow Subdomain Find a course
/open-daysSubdomain Open Days
/why-bu/accommodationSubdomain Text duplicate Accommodation
/study/postgraduateSubdomain Postgraduate study
/news/2024-04-05/bu-disaster-m...BU disaster management research projects recognised in UK Cabinet Office publication
/researchSubdomain Research at BU
/why-bu/learn-changeSubdomain To learn is to change – discover the BU story
https://virtualtour.bournemout...External Subdomain Take our virtual tour
/about/news-events/news?field_...Subdomain Read more news
/news/2024-03-28/energy-hub-yo...28/03/2024 An energy hub in your bath tub: Loofahs offer a new way to greener energy Researchers at Bournemouth University combined nature’s bath sponge with...
/news/2024-03-27/journalists-w...27/03/2024 Journalists who trained at BU scoop national awards Dolly Carter and Daniel Wood were recognised in the National Council for the Training of Journ...
/news/2024-03-21/bu-women-s-fo...21/03/2024 BU women’s football team benefit from AFC Bournemouth coaching AFC Bournemouth women's team players Katie Scadding and Abby Jones provide coaching...
/news/2024-03-21/bu-afc-bourne...21/03/2024 BU and AFC Bournemouth partnership provides career opportunities Students regularly undertake placements at AFC Bournemouth to support their caree...
/about/news-events/eventsSubdomain View all events
/events/19-april-midwifery-ope...Midwifery Open Afternoon at Portsmouth Campus
/events/20-april-undergraduate...Undergraduate Applicant Open Day
/events/24-april-nursing-midwi...Nursing and Midwifery Open Evening
/events/15-may-virtual-postgra...Virtual Postgraduate Open Day
/why-bu/learn-changeSubdomain Find out more
https://www.youtube.com/embed/...External Subdomain Our story Youtube Video
/about/bu2025-our-vision-value...Vision
/about/working-buText duplicate Jobs
/about/news-events/newsNews
/about/news-events/eventsEvents
/about/governanceText duplicate Governance
/about/our-peoplePeople
/researchText duplicate Research
/about/welcome-bu/rankings-awardsAwards
/students/help-advice/importan...Subdomain Safeguarding
https://evision.bournemouth.ac...External Subdomain Text duplicate myHub
/open-daysAttend an Open Day
/why-bu/accommodationText duplicate Accommodation
/coursesText duplicate Courses
/enquiry-formSubdomain Request a prospectus
/about/our-facultiesText duplicate Our faculties
/study/undergraduate/studying-...Text duplicate Academic dates
/about/financial-information/o...Charitable status
/about/governance/modern-slave...Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
/study/information-applicantsApplicants
/students/information-new-stud...Arriving students
/collaborate/alumniText duplicate Alumni
/collaborate/services-businessBusinesses
/studentsCurrent students
/study/undergraduate/studying-...Parents and carers
https://staffintranet.bournemo...External Subdomain Text duplicate Staff
/study/undergraduate/studying-...Care leavers
/about/how-contact-usFull contact details
/news/2022-02-15/bu-rises-15-p...Subdomain IMG-ALT BU rises 15 places in the the Young University Rankings 2022
/news/2022-12-20/bu-retains-ec...Subdomain IMG-ALT BU celebrates eco award
/news/2019-05-07/athena-swan-s...Subdomain IMG-ALT Athena Swan Success
/news/2023-06-01/bu-climbs-top...Subdomain IMG-ALT BU has risen to top 30 globally in the the Impact Rankings 2023
/study/undergraduateText duplicate Undergraduate
/study/undergraduate/clearingClearing
/study/undergraduate/courses/u...Text duplicate Undergraduate courses
/fees-fundingFees and funding
/study/undergraduate/how-applyHow to apply
/study/undergraduate/open-daysText duplicate Open Days
/why-bu/accommodationText duplicate Accommodation
https://onlineservices.bournem...External Subdomain Prospectus
/study/undergraduate/how-apply...Entry requirements
/study/undergraduate/studying-...Text duplicate Academic dates
/study/undergraduate/studying-...Information for parents and carers
/study/postgraduateText duplicate Postgraduate
/study/postgraduate/courses/po...Text duplicate Postgraduate courses
/study/postgraduate/fees-fundingText duplicate Fees and funding
/study/postgraduate/how-applyText duplicate How to apply
/study/postgraduate/meet-usMeet us
/why-bu/accommodationText duplicate Accommodation
https://onlineservices.bournem...External Subdomain Text duplicate Prospectus
/study/postgraduate/how-apply/...Text duplicate Entry requirements
/study/postgraduate/courses/co...Courses starting in January
/study/postgraduate-researchText duplicate Postgraduate research
/study/postgraduate-research/p...Text duplicate Fees and funding
/study/postgraduate-research/h...Text duplicate How to apply
/researchText duplicate Research at BU
/study/postgraduate-research/a...The Graduate School
/study/internationalText duplicate International
/study/international/bu-your-c...BU in your country
/study/international/internati...Text duplicate Fees and funding
/study/international/internati...English language requirements
/study/international/preparato...Preparatory programmes
/study/international/coming-bo...Immigration
/study/international/internati...International entry requirements
/study/international/preparato...International students already in the UK
/study/international/meet-usText duplicate Meet us
/study/continuing-professional...Text duplicate Continuing Professional Development and Training
/study/continuing-professional...Short courses
/about/our-facultiesFaculties
/about/our-faculties/faculty-h...Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
/about/our-faculties/bournemou...Faculty of Management
/about/our-faculties/faculty-m...Faculty of Media & Communication
/about/our-faculties/faculty-s...Faculty of Science & Technology
/about/financial-information/o...Text duplicate Charitable status
/about/governance/digital-secu...Website privacy & cookies
/about/governance/digital-secu...Copyright and terms of use
/about/governance/access-infor...Data protection and privacy
/about/governance/accessibilit...Accessibility
https://www.facebook.com/JoinB...External Subdomain Facebook
https://www.linkedin.com/schoo...External Subdomain LinkedIn
https://twitter.com/bournemout...External Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/bour...External Subdomain Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/user/b...External Subdomain YouTube
http://www.weibo.com/signup/si...External Subdomain Weibo
https://www.snapchat.com/add/b...External Subdomain Snapchat
https://www.tiktok.com/@bourne...External Subdomain TikTok

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is excellent with 0.22 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (83 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 5,222 referring domains.
This page has 498,398 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 2,866 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

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# robots.txt
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# This file is to prevent the crawling and indexing of certain parts
# of your site by web crawlers and spiders run by sites like Yahoo!
# and Google. By telling these "robots" where not to go on your site,
# you save bandwidth and server resources.
#
# This file will be ignored unless it is at the root of your host:
# Used:    http://example.com/robots.txt
# Ignored: http://example.com/site/robots.txt
#
# For more information about the robots.txt standard, see:
# http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html

User-agent: gsa-crawler
Disallow: /

User-agent: *
Crawl-delay: 10
# Directories
Disallow: /includes/
Disallow: /misc/
Disallow: /modules/
Disallow: /profiles/
Disallow: /scripts/
Disallow: /themes/
# Files
Disallow: /CHANGELOG.txt
Disallow: /cron.php
Disallow: /INSTALL.mysql.txt
Disallow: /INSTALL.pgsql.txt
Disallow: /INSTALL.sqlite.txt
Disallow: /install.php
Disallow: /INSTALL.txt
Disallow: /LICENSE.txt
Disallow: /MAINTAINERS.txt
Disallow: /update.php
Disallow: /UPGRADE.txt
Disallow: /xmlrpc.php
# Paths (clean URLs)
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/reply/
Disallow: /filter/tips/
Disallow: /node/add/
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /user/register/
Disallow: /user/password/
Disallow: /user/login/
Disallow: /user/logout/
# Paths (no clean URLs)
Disallow: /?q=admin/
Disallow: /?q=comment/reply/
Disallow: /?q=filter/tips/
Disallow: /?q=node/add/
Disallow: /?q=search/
Disallow: /?q=user/password/
Disallow: /?q=user/register/
Disallow: /?q=user/login/
Disallow: /?q=user/logout/

# Stop GSA from following shortlinks
Disallow: /node/

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