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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
70% 
Page quality
68% 
Page structure
70% 
Link structure
80% 
Server
54% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.84 s
File size
880.20 kB
Words
1277
Media files
37
Number of links
123 internal / 39 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Welcome to the University at Buffalo - University at Buffalo
The title contains the word Welcome to! More content should be covered in the title.
There are word repetitions in the page title.
Meta description
(Critically important)
Explore New York's flagship. The University at Buffalo, the top public university in the state, combines superior academics with true affordability.
There are more than one meta descriptions on the page. Only one is allowed.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.buffalo.edu/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-us
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en-us
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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descriptionExplore New York's flagship. The University at Buffalo, the top public university in the state, combines superior academics with true affordability.
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viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1
date2024-09-12
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DescriptionExplore New York's No. 1 public university. The University at Buffalo, a flagship institution, combines superior academics with true affordability.
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og:titleUniversity at Buffalo
og:descriptionUB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our thinking, research, creative activity and people positively impact the world.
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 1277 words. That's ok.
31.2% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
10 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 12.48 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
The file size of the HTML document is very large (880.2 kB).
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
Some tags are too long. With 71 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"entrepreneurially minded students, faculty, clinicians, and researchers"
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
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
...ources/ub-logo-white-horizontal-text.svgUniversity at Buffalo (UB)
...tent/dam/www/eub/site-images/ub-logo.pngUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York
...lientlibs/resources/ub-logo-two-line.pngUniversity at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Your Privacy is Important To Us.
Too many H1 headings
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Your Privacy is Important To Us.
H1 University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
H2 New York’s Flagship University
H2 See more stories of UB’s impact
H2 Explore Your Options
H2 Schools and Colleges
H2 Find People and Departments
H2 Join Our UB Family
H2 For Media
H2 UB Social Media
H2 Maps and Directions
H2 UB Mobile App
H3 Come see what it means to be True Blue
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (39) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.buffalo.edu/Anchor Skip to Content
/administrative-services/polic...Subdomain Privacy Policy
https://www.buffalo.edu/Subdomain IMG-ALT University at Buffalo (UB)
https://www.buffalo.edu/Subdomain IMG-ALT University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
https://www.facebook.com/unive...External Subdomain University at Buffalo Facebook
A-TITLE University at Buffalo Facebook
https://twitter.com/UBuffaloExternal University at Buffalo Twitter
A-TITLE University at Buffalo Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/univ...External Subdomain University at Buffalo Instagram
A-TITLE University at Buffalo Instagram
/home/ub_admissions/apply-now....Apply
/campaign.htmlGive
/home/ub_at_a_glance.htmlUB at a Glance
/home/ub_at_a_glance/our-campu...Our Campuses
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...Beautiful Buffalo Niagara
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...Affordable Living
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...Weather: A Four-Season Region
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...Smart Economic Growth
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...An International Border City
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...Things To Do in Buffalo
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...America’s Best Planned City
/home/ub_at_a_glance/our_leade...Our Leadership
/home/ub_at_a_glance/a-z-index...A-Z Index
/home/academics.htmlAcademics
/home/academics/schools_and_co...Schools and Colleges
/home/academics/degree_program...Degree Programs
/research.htmlResearch
/research/research-expertise/r...redirect to VPRED Research Center list
/home/life.htmlLife at UB
/home/life/our-ub-traditions.htmlOur UB Traditions
/home/life/virtual-backgrounds...Virtual Backgrounds
/home/life/student-journey-pro...The Student Journey Project
/home/ub_admissions.htmlAdmissions
/home/ub_admissions/apply-now....Apply Now
/home/prospective_students.htmlFuture Students
/home/students.htmlCurrent Students
/home/faculty_staff.htmlFaculty and Staff
/alumni.htmlAlumni
/home/visiting-ub.htmlVisitors
/community.htmlSubdomain WNY Community
/home/ub_at_a_glance.htmlA world-class university with worldwide impact
/home/ub_at_a_glance.htmlIMG-ALT Hayes Hall.
/home/ub_at_a_glance.htmlNew York's No. 1 Public University
/home/ub_at_a_glance.html8/21/24 Quick Facts About UB
https://ubuffalo.exposure.co/a...External Subdomain A Year in Pictures 📸
/inclusion.html6/24/24 Diverse and Inclusive
/home/ub_at_a_glance/our_leade...8/27/24 Our Leadership
/home/free-expression.html8/30/24 Freedom of Expression
/home/ub_at_a_glance.htmlWhere We Are
/home/ub_at_a_glance/our-campu...3/11/24 Our Campuses
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...5/28/24 Buffalo Niagara: Our Hometown
/home/visiting-ub.htmlVisit UB
/top25ambition.html9/9/24 UB's Strategic Plan
/campaign.html8/27/24 Boldly Buffalo: The Campaign for UB
/community.html7/8/24 Resources for the WNY Community
/home/academics.htmlExceptional opportunities for extraordinary people (like you)
/home/academics.htmlIMG-ALT Students working on an architecture project.
/home/academics.htmlBig Thinkers Welcome
/home/academics.html6/6/24 Superior Academics
/home/academics.htmlChoose Your Path
/home/academics/schools_and_co...5/12/23 Schools and Colleges
/home/academics/degree_program...8/16/23 Degree Programs
/home/academics.htmlReal-World Experience
/studyabroad.htmlSubdomain Study Abroad
https://www.buffalo.edu/eln.html9/6/24 Experiential Learning Opportunities
/studentlife/here-to-career.htmlSubdomain Here to Career Initiative
/grad/explore/about/programs.html9/9/24 Graduate Programs
https://catalog.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain Undergraduate Catalog and Courses
https://registrar.buffalo.edu/...External Subdomain Class Schedule
https://library.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain Libraries
/research.htmlJoin our community of tenacious problem solvers
/research.htmlIMG-ALT Students examining a petrie dish.
/research.htmlExplore UB's culture of discovery and innovation
/research.html8/21/24 Research and Economic Development Gateway
/ubnow/research.html9/13/24 Research News
/ubnow/Driven-to-discover.html9/3/24 Podcast: Driven to Discover
/research.htmlWho we are and what we do
/research/research-expertise.html3/1/24 Major research centers, institutes, and initiatives
/partnerships/about/centers-fa...3/7/24 Our cutting-edge facilities
/research/research-services.htmlGet resources, services, and support for your research
/research/information-for-stud...Find research opportunities throughout UB
/partnerships.htmlConnect with UB to grow or start your business
/partnerships/about/centers-fa...Locate UB equipment, facilities and labs available for use
https://www.research.buffalo.e...External Subdomain Learn how to participate in clinical trials at UB
/innovate.htmlExplore UB's Innovation Hub to move your ideas from the lab, classroom, or clinic to the marketplace
/home/life.htmlYou belong here!
/trueblue.htmlTrue Blue
/home/life.htmlWhat You’ll 💙 About UB
IMG-ALT Students smiling around a laptop.
/home/life.html8/26/24 Your Life at #UBuffalo
/home/life/student-journey-pro...6/21/24 Students share their journeys 🎥
/campusliving/find-your-home.html6/11/24 Where To Live
https://myubcard.com/dining/lo...External Where To Eat
/home/life.html24/7 Fun
IMG-ALT Students making the "Horns Up" Hand gesture.
http://www.ubbulls.com/landing...External Subdomain UB Bulls 🤘
https://calendar.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain Calendar of Events
/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffa...5/28/24 Explore Buffalo Niagara
/home/life.htmlJump Right In
IMG-ALT International Students performing on stage.
/trueblue/share-your-pride.html8/26/24 How True Blue Are You?
/studentlife/life-on-campus/cl...8/23/24 Student Clubs and Organizations
/studentlife.html7/30/24 Find it in the Student Guide
/studentlife.html7/30/24 Student Guide
/home/life/virtual-backgrounds...12/21/22 Digital Backgrounds
/home/ub_admissions.htmlYour journey begins here
/home/ub_admissions.htmlIMG-ALT Bronze Buffalo Statue.
/home/ub_admissions.htmlGet Started
https://admissions.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain Undergraduate Admissions
/internationaladmissions.html7/22/24 International Undergraduate Admissions
/grad/explore.html6/11/24 Graduate Admissions
/home/ub_admissions.htmlGet Ahead
/ubthissummer.html3/25/24 Summer Sessions
/ubthiswinter.html1/5/24 Winter Sessions
https://admissions.buffalo.edu...External Subdomain Apply for Fall 2025
https://admissions.buffalo.edu...External Subdomain Apply for Fall 2025>
https://admissions.buffalo.edu...External Subdomain Text duplicate Visit UB
https://admissions.buffalo.edu...External Subdomain Transfer to UB
https://admissions.buffalo.edu...External Subdomain Make Your Deposit
/home/story-repository.host.ht...UB Experience UB launches SUNY’s first Indigenous studies major
IMG-ALT Instructor and student interacting in outdoor setting.
/home/story-repository.host.ht...Student Experience Fun-filled retreat equips first-year students with tools to achieve at UB
IMG-ALT Student climbing a wall in outdoor setting.
/ubnow/Driven-to-discover.htmlSubdomain Anchor Business & Economics This UB expert’s findings on narcissism may surprise you. Listen now
IMG-ALT Person stands in front of a cat looking into a mirror, but sees a tiger instead.
/home/how.htmlstories
https://calendar.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain See more events
/home/ub_at_a_glance.htmlLearn more about UB
/home/academics/schools_and_co...Browse schools & colleges
/home/academics/degree_program...Browse programs
/home/visiting-ub.htmlPlan your visit
/home/contact-us.htmlContact Us
/home/ub_admissions/apply-now....Text duplicate Apply
/home/academics/schools_and_co...Text duplicate Schools and Colleges
http://archplan.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/14/12 Architecture and Planning
http://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/9/24 Arts and Sciences
http://dental.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/10/24 Dental Medicine
http://ed.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 7/25/24 Education
http://engineering.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/13/24 Engineering and Applied Sciences
http://medicine.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 6/6/24 Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
http://www.law.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 8/31/24 Law
https://management.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/12/24 Management
http://nursing.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 8/20/24 Nursing
http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/10/24 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
http://publichealth.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 6/18/24 Public Health and Health Professions
https://www.roswellpark.org/ed...External Subdomain Roswell Park Graduate Division
http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/External Subdomain 9/12/24 Social Work
http://www.buffalo.edu/search/Subdomain Find People and Departments
/home/ub_at_a_glance/a-z-index...8/1/24 A to Z Index
/home/ub_admissions/apply-now....7/8/24 Apply Now
/home/careers-at-ub.html12/1/23 Careers at UB
https://www.buffalo.edu/news.htmlFor Media
/home/ub-social-media.htmlUB Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/unive...External Subdomain UB Facebook
A-TITLE UB Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/univ...External Subdomain UB Instagram
A-TITLE UB Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain UB LinkedIn
A-TITLE UB LinkedIn
https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuffalo?External Subdomain UB TikTok
A-TITLE UB TikTok
https://x.com/ubuffaloExternal UB Twitter
A-TITLE UB Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/@ubuffaloExternal Subdomain UB YouTube
A-TITLE UB YouTube
/home/visiting-ub.htmlMaps and Directions
https://buffalo.edu/mapsView interactive campus maps
/home/ub_at_a_glance.html8/21/24 Learn more about Buffalo
https://itunes.apple.com/us/ap...External Subdomain iOS Store
https://play.google.com/store/...External Subdomain Google Play Store
https://www.buffalo.edu/Subdomain IMG-ALT University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York
/home/contact-us.htmlText duplicate Contact Us
https://www.buffalo.edu/Subdomain University at Buffalo
/administrative-services/polic...Subdomain Privacy
/access/about-us/contact-us.htmlSubdomain Accessibility
/campaign.htmlBoldly Buffalo
/campaign.htmlDiscover your incredible impact

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.buffalo.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.84 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 very large (880 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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last-modifiedSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:34:54 GMT
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content-encodinggzip
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content-length82565
cache-controlmax-age=10
expiresSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:48:46 GMT
dateSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:48:36 GMT
varyAccept-Encoding
set-cookie75 Characters
strict-transport-securitymax-age=15768000
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

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This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 15,556 referring domains.
This page has 2,098,423 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 9,744 different ip addresses.

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Robots.txt

User-agent: Twitterbot
Disallow: /content/demo/

User-agent: facebot
Disallow: /content/demo/

User-agent: facebookexternalhit
Disallow: /content/demo/

User-agent: bingbot
Disallow: /studentlife/get-involved/search.html

User-agent: *
Disallow: /content/demo/
Disallow: /content/demo.html
Disallow: /content/demo-m/
Disallow: /content/demo-m.html
Disallow: /content/shared/
Disallow: /content/www/accessibility-test/
Disallow: /content/dental/faculty/home.html
Disallow: *CFC__target=*
Disallow: *tag=*
Disallow: /search/*query=*
Disallow: /people/

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www.buffalo.edu
Welcome to the University at Buffalo - University at Buffalo
Explore New York's flagship. The University at Buffalo, the top public university in the state, combines superior academics with true affordability.

Most important keywords

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University68%Check
flagship university60%Check
Public University58%Check
New56%Check
York56%Check
New York56%Check
Research University56%Check
Buffalo Niagara55%Check
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