Essex.ac.uk - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
75% 
Page quality
93% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
81% 
Server
82% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.23 s
File size
115.30 kB
Words
734
Media files
18
Number of links
122 internal / 19 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
University of Essex
The page title is too short. (172 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
At Essex we're a bunch of risk-takers and opinion-makers, stereotype-breakers and world-shakers. Study at our Colchester Campus, Southend Campus, Loughton Campus today.
The meta description is too long: 1097 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.essex.ac.uk/
There is a valid canonical link 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 734 words. That's ok.
30.4% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
3 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 12.38 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
Multiple viewport tags are given. There should only be one.
This page loads 7 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
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 15 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
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
...app/general/img/fallbacks/home_video.jpgView of the Silberrad Student Centre from across the lake. Image has been heavily saturated with red and purple for artistic effect.
...00&hash=0C1B42058E5F9B4A73303F259B720F89Group of students in a giant deck chair
...00&hash=A1F4FA453A3D5AFDC77B3B2073C55E4DWe Are Essex sign with student smiling in our University hoodie
...ges/homepage/essex-open-day-1440x618.jpgtwo students sitting on a deck chair at Essex open day
...=1&hash=3E9D7457AC7A1E83C1C8F9BDA585D891Clearing student applying
/-/media/images/homepage/stones.jpgStones background
...=1&hash=A193287C0AF4AE10C8E66721A343F375WE ARE ESSEX logo with a collection of student photos
...=1&hash=F821D380043E45BC890201DD73656FA9Students laughing and chatting
...=1&hash=49804090CED8970022DA9501CD720ECBResearch academics reviewing documents
...=1&hash=F516B6881199CA90D391493ADF50C76FInternational students with their countries flags
...=1&hash=ABA1884F65843D37D0603021F88582AEWith 7 miles of award-winning coastline on your doorstep and London just a stone's throw away, our Southend students have the best of both worlds
...00&hash=8120F7DECF942FB5569A0FEB7B09ABADUniversity of Essex - Where change happens
Video URLWidthHeight
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H2 Where change happens
H2 Study & Research
H2 Get involved
H2 Support for Parents and Guardians Stay Connected and Informed
H2 We Are Essex
H3 Clearing opens on 1 July. Find out more about the process.
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 19 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.essex.ac.uk/No Text
https://www.essex.ac.uk/Anchor Skip to content
https://weare.essex.ac.uk/External Subdomain We Are Essex
https://www.essex.ac.uk/subjectsCourse Finder
/undergraduateUndergraduate study
/postgraduatePostgraduate study
/fees-and-fundingFees and Funding
/short-coursesSummer Schools, Short Courses and CPD
/internationalInternational students
/scholarshipsScholarships and bursaries
/study-abroadSubdomain Study abroad
https://online.essex.ac.uk/External Subdomain Study online
/apprenticeshipsApprenticeships
https://www.essex.ac.uk/lifeOur campuses
/life/accommodationAccommodation
/life/cost-of-living-supportSupport with the cost of living
/life/religion-and-faithFaith
/life/student-supportStudent support
/life/careersCareers and employability
https://www.essex.ac.uk/sportEssex Sport
https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/chatChat with our students
https://www.essex.ac.uk/sportHome
/sport/membershipMembership
/sport/facilitiesFacilities and Sports
/sport/performance-sportPerformance sport and scholarships
https://www.essexrebels.co.uk/External Subdomain Essex Rebels
/sport/fitness-classesFitness classes
/sport/childrens-activitiesChildren's activities and holiday clubs
https://www.essex.ac.uk/welcomeWelcome to Essex
/welcome/before-you-arriveBefore you arrive
/welcome/information-for-familiesInformation for families
/welcome/international-studentsInformation for International students
https://www.essexstudent.com/w...External Subdomain Meet the Essex SU
https://www.essex.ac.uk/researchOur research
/research/areasResearch groups and areas
/research-projectsResearch Projects
/centres-and-institutesOur centres and institutes
/research/showcaseResearch showcase
/research/media-requestsMedia requests
/research/recognition/ref-resultsResearch Excellence Framework (REF)
/blog/categories/researchSubdomain Research blog
https://www.essex.ac.uk/searchSubdomain Anchor Find a supervisor or explore our research
https://www.essex.ac.uk/businessBusiness expertise
/business/expertise/knowledge-...Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
/business/knowledge-gatewayKnowledge Gateway
/business/recruit-our-students...Recruit our students and graduates
/business/educationTraining, Apprenticeships and CPD
https://www.essex.ac.uk/aboutAbout us
/governance-and-strategyGovernance and strategy
https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-usVisit us
/life/accommodationStudent accommodation
/graduationGraduation
/departmentsDepartments
/visit-us/open-daysOpen Days
/centres-and-institutesCentres and Institutes
https://www.essex.ac.uk/arenaEssex Sport Arena
https://www.essex.ac.uk/newsNews
https://www.essex.ac.uk/eventsEvents
https://www.essex.ac.uk/blogBlog
https://www.essex.ac.uk/alumniAlumni
https://www.essex.ac.uk/donatePhilanthropy
/schools-and-collegesSchools and colleges
/sustainabilitySustainability
https://www.essex.ac.uk/globalGlobal Essex
/about/contactContact us
https://www.essex.ac.uk/jobsJobs
https://www.essex.ac.uk/studentStudents
https://www.essex.ac.uk/staffStaff
https://www.essex.ac.uk/Anchor Courses
https://www.essex.ac.uk/Anchor Research
https://www.essex.ac.uk/Anchor People
https://www.essex.ac.uk/Anchor Something else
https://www.essex.ac.uk/subjectsBrowse courses by subject
/postgraduate/research/doctora...View doctoral training partnerships
/postgraduate/research/opportu...Browse postgraduate research opportunities
https://www.essex.ac.uk/studentStudent Directory
https://www.essex.ac.uk/staffStaff Directory
https://www.essex.ac.uk/subjectsText duplicate Browse courses by subject
/postgraduate/research/doctora...Text duplicate View doctoral training partnerships
/postgraduate/research/opportu...Text duplicate Browse postgraduate research opportunities
https://www.essex.ac.uk/studentText duplicate Student Directory
https://www.essex.ac.uk/staffText duplicate Staff Directory
/undergraduateUndergraduate
/postgraduatePostgraduate
https://www.essex.ac.uk/researchText duplicate Research
/visit-us/open-daysVisit us at our next Open Day
/forms/prospectus-requestExplore our prospectus
/forms/sign-up-to-hear-about-o...Sign up to keep in touch with us
/undergraduate/parentsSubdomain Find out more
https://www.essex.ac.uk/clearingSubdomain Clearing opens on 1 July. Find out more about the process. Interested in understanding more about Clearing? What is it, how does it work and when does it ope...
IMG-ALT Clearing student applying
https://weare.essex.ac.uk/inde...External Subdomain Hear from the people who make Essex, Essex
/life/colchester-campusColchester campus Study here
/life/southend-campusSouthend campus Study here
/life/loughton-campusLoughton campus Study here
/study-onlineUniversity of Essex Online Find out more about online study
https://www.essexstudent.com/c...External Subdomain Students' Union Meet your Essex SU
/forms/prospectus-requestSubdomain Sign up for a prospectus
https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-usGet to know Essex
https://www.essex.ac.uk/subjectsText duplicate Course Finder
/undergraduateText duplicate Undergraduate study
/postgraduateText duplicate Postgraduate study
/short-coursesShort courses and CPD
/internationalText duplicate International students
https://online.essex.ac.uk/External Subdomain Text duplicate Study online
/apprenticeshipsText duplicate Apprenticeships
https://www.essex.ac.uk/lifeStudent life
/life/accommodationText duplicate Student accommodation
https://www.essex.ac.uk/sportText duplicate Essex Sport
/life/colchester-campusColchester Campus
/life/southend-campusSouthend Campus
/life/loughton-campusLoughton Campus
/life/careersCareers and Employability
/life/student-supportText duplicate Student support
https://www.essex.ac.uk/researchResearch excellence
/research/showcaseText duplicate Research showcase
/research/media-requestsText duplicate Media requests
/research/recognition/ref-resultsText duplicate Research Excellence Framework (REF)
/centres-and-institutesResearch institutes and centres
https://www.essex.ac.uk/aboutText duplicate About us
/departmentsText duplicate Departments
/about/contactText duplicate Contact us
https://www1.essex.ac.uk/fees-...External Subdomain How to pay your fees
http://www1.essex.ac.uk/vacanc...External Subdomain Text duplicate Jobs
https://www1.essex.ac.uk/site/...External Subdomain A-Z
https://www.essex.ac.uk/studentText duplicate Students
https://www.essex.ac.uk/alumniText duplicate Alumni
http://www1.essex.ac.uk/staffExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Staff
https://www.essex.ac.uk/businessBusiness
/disclaimerDisclaimer
/disclaimer/accessibility-hubAccessibility
/disclaimer/privacy-statementsOur privacy statements
/governance-and-strategy/trans...Our transparency return
/about/modern-slavery-and-huma...Modern slavery and human trafficking
https://www.instagram.com/unie...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.tiktok.com/@uniofe...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/user/u...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.facebook.com/uniof...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.linkedin.com/edu/s...External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/Uni_of_EssexExternal No Text
https://weibo.com/universityof...External No Text
https://unrvld.com/New window External No Text

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.essex.ac.uk/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
This page loads 7 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The page response time is excellent with 0.23 seconds.
This page only loads 1 CSS files. That's ok.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (115 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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content-length23525
content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
dateFri, 09 May 2025 03:38:36 GMT
serverMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
cache-controlno-cache, no-store
content-encodinggzip
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set-cookie44 Characters
varyAccept-Encoding
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http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 1,428 referring domains.
This page has 99,051 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,210 different ip addresses.

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www.essex.ac.uk
University of Essex
At Essex we're a bunch of risk-takers and opinion-makers, stereotype-breakers and world-shakers. Study at our Colchester Campus, Southend Campus, Loughton Campus today.

Most important keywords

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Essex Sport56%Check
know Essex56%Check
Study52%Check
Southend campus49%Check
Campus48%Check
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Loughton campus48%Check
World University48%Check
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