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Meta information
80% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
78% 
Server
46% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.44 s
File size
164.00 kB
Words
1759
Media files
46
Number of links
110 internal / 11 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
DesignBuilder Software Ltd - Home
The length of the page title is perfect. (314 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is missing.
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-gb
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en-gb
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 1759 words. That's ok.
35.2% 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.
14 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 22.47 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 22 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 35 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)
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

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/images/customer_logos/frontpage/CMU.pngCmu
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...customer_logos/frontpage/Columbia-NY.pngColumbia ny
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...ges/customer_logos/frontpage/Harvard.pngHarvard
...omer_logos/frontpage/JohnsonControls.pngJohnsoncontrols
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...customer_logos/frontpage/Kight Frank.pngKight frank
...ges/customer_logos/frontpage/LG-corp.pngLg corp
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/images/customer_logos/frontpage/NUS.pngNus
...os/frontpage/Northeastern-University.pngNortheastern university
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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.
There are 37 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H3 For Engineers
H3 For Architects
H3 For Energy Assessors
H3 Get Started with DesignBuilder for Free
H3 Trusted by many of the world’s most prestigious companies and universities
H3 Case Studies
H3 First Steps to LEED Success: Shell and Core Project, Bagatelle Exclusives, Mauritius
H3 Building Design Retrofit to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Performance
H3 CIBSE TM54 Energy Projection of a School Building with Simple HVAC Modelling
H3 CIBSE TM54 Energy Projection of an Office Building with Detailed HVAC Modelling
H3 Arup Study Addressing Overheating Risk in Existing UK Homes
H3 Using Waste Heat and Industrial By-Products from Rice Processing Plants
H3 The Element office building: control strategy for movable external elements
H3 Sensitivity Analysis to Simplify and Speed up Optimisation for a Teaching Building in India
H3 Optimising the Fabric and Service Design for a Teaching Building in South India
H3 Using CIBSE TM54 and TM63 to Accurately Assess In-Use Performance in DesignBuilder
H3 Optimizing an Eco-Friendly House Design using DesignBuilder
H3 LowDown Showdown Energy Modelling Competition 2016
H3 DesignBuilder used to Design and Model a Large Complex Hybrid Geothermal System
H3 Performance Optimization of a Low-Temperature Chilled Water Plant
H3 Improve Passive Design and Reduce Risk of Overheating in Residential Development
H3 CFD Natural ventilaton thermal comfort design of a heathcare building
H3 Hundreds of academic papers referencing DesignBuilder listed on ResearchGate
H3 ARBS comparative study into HVAC systems in commercial buildings
H3 Optimise the Specification of a Building Envelope
H3 CFD Study Investigating Optimal Methods for Supplying Preheated Fresh Air to Kitchens
H3 Energy Audit of 2 Apartment Buildings in Cagliari using Simulation
H3 Increase staff productivity by making simple improvements to the building they work in
H3 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Dwelling Retrofit Options
H3 Lowdown Showdown Competition at ASHRAE Energy Modelling Conference 2015
H3 Comparison of Design Alternatives for BREEAM Certification Project
H3 Performance Analysis for a 20-Year Energy Performance Contract
H3 Naturally Ventilated Daycare Building - Design and LEED Certification
H3 Cost-Benefit Analysis of an Urban Neighborhood Refurbishment
H3 News & Updates
H3 Subscribe to the DesignBuilder Newsletter
H3 Contact Us
Baselink: https://designbuilder.co.uk/
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 11 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
/user-registrationCreate an account
/username-reminder-requestForgot your username?
/password-resetForgot your password?
https://designbuilder.co.uk/No Text
https://designbuilder.co.uk/Home
/software/product-overviewSoftware
/software/product-overviewProduct Overview
/software/for-engineersFor Engineers
/software/for-architectsFor Architects
/software/for-energy-assessorsFor Energy Assessors
/software/for-educationFor Education
/software/language-versionsInternational Versions
/software/what-s-new-in-v7What's New in v7
/software/designbuilder-sbem-a...DesignBuilder SBEM and DSM Approved Versions
/software/buy-designbuilderBuy DesignBuilder
/software/designbuilder-pricingDesignBuilder Pricing for Version 7
/software/licensing-optionsLicensing Options
/software/software-licenseLicence agreement
/software/purchasing-faqsPurchasing FAQs
/software/free-30-day-evaluationFree 30 day evaluation
/software/climate-analyticsClimate Analytics
/software/one-click-lca-buildi...One Click LCA - Building Life-Cycle Assessment
/software/cibse-weather-data-setsCIBSE Weather Data
/modeller3-D Modeller
/visualisationVisualisation
/certificationCertification
/simulationSimulation
/daylightingDaylighting
https://designbuilder.co.uk/hvacHVAC
https://designbuilder.co.uk/costCost
https://designbuilder.co.uk/leedLEED
/optimisationOptimisation
https://designbuilder.co.uk/cfdCFD
/scriptingScripting
/downloadDownload
/download/release-softwareRelease Software
/download/uk-energy-assessorsUK Energy Assessors
/download/utilitiesUtilities
/download/previous-versionsPrevious Versions
/download/server-softwareServer Software
/download/beta-releaseBeta Release
/download/data-downloadsData
/download/models-downloadsModels
/download/program-helpProgram help
/download/sbem-dsm-manualsSBEM/DSM Manuals
/download/validationValidation
/trainingTraining
/buy-online-trainingOnline Training Overview
/buy-online-trainingBuy Online Training
/online-training-instructionsOnline Training Instructions
/training/tutorialsTutorials
/training/webinarsWebinars
/training/other-learning-mater...Other Learning Materials
/training/confirmation-formConfirmation form
/training/events-listingTraining Events Listing
/training/overheating-trainingOverheating Training
/training/sbem-trainingSBEM Training
/training/dsm-training-and-examsDSM Training and Exams
/training/on-demand-trainingBespoke Live Training
/supportSupport
https://support.designbuilder....External Subdomain Submit a ticket
https://support.designbuilder....External Subdomain Support Desk
https://support.designbuilder....External Subdomain Knowledgebase
https://support.designbuilder....External Subdomain Hardware Requirements
/helpv7.3/Help v7.3
/helpv6.0/Help v6.0
https://support.designbuilder....External Subdomain Previous versions
/cahelp/Content/About.htmClimate Analytics Help
/resources/case-studiesCase Studies
/resources/testimonialsTestimonials
/resources/newsletterNewsletters
/resources/articlesArticles
/about-usAbout Us
/about-us/contactContact Us
/about-usCompany information
/about-us/resellersInternational Resellers
/about-us/careersCareers
/software/for-engineersLearn More
/software/for-architectsText duplicate Learn More
/software/for-energy-assessorsText duplicate Learn More
/software/free-30-day-evaluationFree 30 Day Trial
/about-us/testimonialsRead more testimonials...
/case-study-files/789-first-st...New window Read more...
/case-study-files/769-building...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/764-cibse-tm...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/765-cibse-tm...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/600-arupcase...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/572-solar-de...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/568-the-elem...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/546-psicases...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/545-psicases...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/533-designbu...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/528-casans-c...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/540-lowdowns...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/529-case-stu...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/525-akfcases...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/544-otec-cas...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/549-vilandco...Text duplicate Read more...
https://www.researchgate.net/s...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Read more...
https://arbsfoundation.com.au/...New window External Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/534-eabuildi...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/547-sgm-siss...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/536-energy-a...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/538-greenpla...New window Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/537-greenpla...Text duplicate Read more...
/lowdown-showdown-competition-...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/532-dekproje...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/531-cettegca...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/527-b-i-gcas...Text duplicate Read more...
/case-study-files/526-aureacas...Text duplicate Read more...
/about-us/case-studiesRead more case studies...
https://attendee.gotowebinar.c...New window External Subdomain Webinar: Next-Generation Parametric Tools for Evidence-Based Design Decisions, 12th March 2025
/software/what-s-new-in-v7New window DesignBuilder v7.3 is released!
/software/climate-analyticsNew window DesignBuilder Climate Analytics is released
https://www.energy.gov/eere/bu...New window External Subdomain DesignBuilder v7.0.2.006 qualifies for US DOE 179D commercial building tax deductions
/about-us/newsletterSubscribe
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/user/D...New window External Subdomain No Text
/terms-and-conditionsTerms & Conditions
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/searchSearch

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://designbuilder.co.uk/"
HTTP header
(Important)
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 is slow (1.44 seconds). The response time should be less than 0.4 seconds. Slow websites are bad for search engine bots and also result in bad user experience.
This page loads 31 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 22 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (164 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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last-modifiedFri, 04 Apr 2025 02:07:17 GMT
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content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
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External factors

This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 154 referring domains.
This page has 523 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 142 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

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Disallow: /Connections/
Disallow: /documents/
Disallow: /downloads/
Disallow: /downloadsv1/
Disallow: /includes/
Disallow: /installation/
Disallow: /language/
Disallow: /layouts/
Disallow: /libraries/
Disallow: /license/
Disallow: /logs/
Disallow: /modules/
Disallow: /plugins/
Disallow: /tmp/
Disallow: /tutorials/
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