Cambridge.gov.uk - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
77% 
Page quality
45% 
Page structure
95% 
Link structure
88% 
Server
74% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.12 s
File size
62.40 kB
Words
455
Media files
5
Number of links
88 internal / 21 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home - Cambridge City Council
The length of the page title is perfect. (286 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Cambridge City Council
The meta description is too short. (148 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length) Optimize description
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)
No favicon is linked in the HTML code.

Meta tags

NameValue
viewportwidth=device-width
descriptionCambridge City Council
google-site-verification-J7NTwwVJVNMh6xWegNVC6op9fTQJ4FJLNpIR5ZmA3o
langen
twitter:cardsummary
twitter:site@camcitco
og:site_nameCambridge City Council
og:typewebsite
og:urlhttps://cambridge.gov.uk/
og:titleHome
og:localeen_GB
og:descriptionCambridge City Council
og:imagecambridge.gov.uk/media/6830/ccc-logo-600.png
og:image:altHome
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
No paragraphs were detected.
There are only 455 words on this page. Good pages should have about 800 words of useful content.
24.6% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 7 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 9 tags for this page.
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
/Images/ccc-logo-white.pngCambridge City Council logo
https://cambridge.gov.uk/Images/search.svgSearch
/media/pcqleoih/sofa-01-300.jpgDrop-in sessions for private rented tenants
/media/12465/eip-2024-promo.pngHelp us to enhance your local area
...a/4h3lilv4/giraffe-sculpture-trail-1.jpgGiraffe sculpture trail in Cambridge

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Cambridge City Council
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Cambridge City Council
H2 Bins, recycling and rubbish
H2 Parking
H2 Council Tax
H2 Planning applications
H2 Housing
H2 Your council
H2 Latest news
H2 Updates
H2 Follow us
H2 Promotional content
H2 Useful links
H2 Follow us Duplicate text
H2 Find out more
H2 Other useful sites
H2 Menu
H3 Drop-in sessions for private rented tenants
H3 Help us to enhance your local area
H3 Giraffe sculpture trail in Cambridge
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 21 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://cambridge.gov.uk/Anchor Skip To Main Content
/online-accountsSubdomain Online accounts
https://cambridge.gov.uk/menuMenu
/check-when-your-bin-will-be-e...Bin collection calendar
https://cambridge.gov.uk/parkingParking
/manage-your-council-tax-accou...Council Tax account and bill
/report-itReport it
https://ip.e-paycapita.com/AIP...External Subdomain Pay
https://www.greatercambridgepl...External Subdomain View and comment on a planning application
/cost-of-living-helpCost of living support
/bins-recycling-and-rubbishBins, recycling and rubbish
/check-when-your-bin-will-be-e...Check when your bin will be emptied
/what-goes-in-which-binCheck what goes in which bin
/bulky-waste-collectionsBulky waste collections
https://cambridge.gov.uk/parkingText duplicate Parking
/grand-arcade-car-parkGrand Arcade car park
/queen-anne-terrace-car-parkQueen Anne Terrace car park
/grafton-east-car-parkGrafton East car park
/council-taxCouncil Tax
/manage-your-council-tax-accou...Manage your Council Tax account and check your bill
/council-tax-bands-and-chargesCouncil Tax bands and charges
/pay-your-council-taxPay your Council Tax
/planning-applicationsPlanning applications
/redirect/view and comment on ...View and comment on a planning application [planning website]
/redirect/step-by-step guide t...Step-by-step guide to planning permission [planning website]
/redirect/pre-application advi...Request pre-application planning advice [planning website]
https://cambridge.gov.uk/housingHousing
/pay-your-housing-rentPay your housing rent
/apply-for-council-housingApply for council housing
/council-home-repairsCouncil home repairs
/your-councilYour council
/elections-and-votingElections and voting
/redirect/committee meeting mi...Check committee meeting minutes and agendas
/redirect/find your local coun...Find your local councillor
https://cambridge.gov.uk/menuText duplicate Menu
/news/2024/05/14/council-liste...Council listens to feedback on Ekin Road redevelopment and recommends keeping 14 houses
/news/2024/05/13/development-c...Development consultancy appointed to take forward the council's civic quarter project
/news/2024/05/08/first-propose...First proposed Neighbourhood Plan in the city! Have your say now by responding to the South Newnham Neighbourhood Plan consultation
https://cambridge.gov.uk/newsSee all news
/updates/2024/05/09/drummer-st...Drummer Street public toilets closed for renovation
/updates/2024/02/07/cherry-hin...Cherry Hinton Hall public toilets closed for renovation
https://cambridge.gov.uk/updatesSee all current and recently resolved updates
https://www.facebook.com/camcitcoExternal Subdomain Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/camc...External Subdomain Instagram
https://uk.linkedin.com/compan...External Subdomain LinkedIn
https://twitter.com/camcitcoExternal Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/user/c...External Subdomain YouTube
/subscribe-for-email-alertsSubdomain Subscribe to email alerts
/private-rented-accommodationDrop-in sessions for private rented tenants Visit us on Thursdays to ask for advice about your accommodation.
IMG-ALT Drop-in sessions for private rented tenants
https://engage.cambridge.gov.u...External Subdomain Help us to enhance your local area Have your say on proposed biodiversity improvements to St Albans Road recreation ground.
IMG-ALT Help us to enhance your local area
/giraffe-sculpture-trailGiraffe sculpture trail in Cambridge Locate large and small giraffe sculptures in Cambridge city centre until 2 June 2024.
IMG-ALT Giraffe sculpture trail in Cambridge
https://cambridge.gov.uk/menuText duplicate Menu
https://cambridge.gov.uk/newsNews
https://cambridge.gov.uk/updatesUpdates
/consultationsConsultations
https://democracy.cambridge.go...External Subdomain Committee meetings
https://www.facebook.com/camcitcoExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/camc...External Subdomain Text duplicate Instagram
https://twitter.com/camcitcoExternal Text duplicate Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/user/c...External Subdomain Text duplicate YouTube
https://uk.linkedin.com/compan...External Subdomain Text duplicate LinkedIn
/social-mediaAll our social media accounts
/subscribe-for-email-alertsText duplicate Subscribe to email alerts
/accessibilityAccessibility
https://cambridge.gov.uk/careersCareers
/contact-usContact us
https://cambridge.gov.uk/cookiesCookies
/privacy-noticePrivacy notice
/terms-of-useTerms of use
/responsibilities-of-other-org...Responsibilities of other organisations
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov...External Subdomain Cambridgeshire County Council
https://www.cambridgelivetrust...External Subdomain Cambridge Corn Exchange
https://www.cambridgelivetrust...External Subdomain City events
https://www.greatercambridge.o...External Subdomain Greater Cambridge Partnership
https://www.visitcambridge.org/External Subdomain Visit Cambridge
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-...External Find your local council [GOV.UK]
/allotments-and-community-gardensAllotments and community gardens
https://cambridge.gov.uk/benefitsBenefits
/bereavement-servicesBereavement services
/bins-recycling-and-rubbishText duplicate Bins, recycling and rubbish
/boat-mooring-and-puntingBoat mooring and punting
/building-controlBuilding control
/business-and-economyBusiness and economy
https://cambridge.gov.uk/careersText duplicate Careers
/climate-change-and-sustainabi...Climate change and sustainability
/communities-and-peopleCommunities and people
/cost-of-living-helpCost of living help
/council-taxText duplicate Council Tax
/customer-servicesCustomer services
/cycling-and-walkingCycling and walking
/food-safetyFood safety
/grants-and-fundingGrants and funding
/home-energy-and-water-useHome energy and water use
https://cambridge.gov.uk/housingText duplicate Housing
/licences-and-permitsLicences and permits
https://cambridge.gov.uk/parkingText duplicate Parking
/parks-and-playgroundsParks and playgrounds
https://ip.e-paycapita.com/AIP...External Subdomain Text duplicate Pay
/pest-controlPest control
https://cambridge.gov.uk/planningPlanning
/pollution-noise-and-nuisancePollution, noise and nuisance
/procurement-and-contractsProcurement and contracts
/sport-and-fitnessSport and fitness
/street-and-park-maintenanceStreet and park maintenance
/transport-schemesTransport schemes
https://cambridge.gov.uk/treesTrees
/urban-growthUrban growth
/vehicle-services-mots-and-rep...Vehicle services, MOTs and repairs
/your-councilText duplicate Your council

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://cambridge.gov.uk/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
This page loads 7 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The page response time is excellent with 0.12 seconds.
This page only loads 2 CSS files. That's ok.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (62 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
dateWed, 15 May 2024 22:41:41 GMT
serverMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
content-encodinggzip
set-cookie123 Characters
transfer-encodingchunked
varyAccept-Encoding
strict-transport-securitymax-age=5184000; includeSubDomains; preload
request-contextappId=cid-v1:5edc44e9-8fc5-448f-87e5-d4bd0de4154f
x-powered-byASP.NET
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

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 3,583 referring domains.
This page has 2,109,159 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,718 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

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Robots.txt

User-agent: *
Allow: /
Disallow: /umbraco/

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Most important keywords

Following keywords were found. You can check the keyword optimization of this page for each keyword.

KeywordResultRecheck
Cambridge91%Check
Cambridge City85%Check
Cambridge City Council83%Check
Council79%Check
City Council79%Check
City75%Check
Council Tax60%Check
County Council58%Check
City Centre55%Check
Council Tax account52%Check
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