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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
73% 
Page quality
71% 
Page structure
10% 
Link structure
61% 
Server
22% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.89 s
File size
100.20 kB
Words
926
Media files
5
Number of links
97 internal / 27 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
NC DOA | Connecting Business and Government in North Carolina
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 598 pixels long. Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Established in 1957, the NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government, overseeing government operations as well as managing facility services and advocacy programs for citizens across the state.
The meta description is too long: 1516 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.doa.nc.gov/
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

NameValue
descriptionEstablished in 1957, the NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government, overseeing government operations as well as managing facility services and advocacy programs for citizens across the state.
GeneratorDrupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)
MobileOptimizedwidth
HandheldFriendlytrue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no
langen
x-ua-compatibleie=edge
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
This page contains 926 words. That's ok.
21.5% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
17 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 14.43 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 19 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
3 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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...U8vFi6fl0198t8lvZA_qek.wZt&itok=VdCqKO7gNo alt attribute provided
...ziUVvRTenDw1jUk5roJ5mTiicc&itok=jdij7o8SNo alt attribute provided
...Eg9LSd.dgoIJJ5tQrfXG2vq77E&itok=7DCl0B23No alt attribute provided
...rsionId=Y6shrKll.sRHK4ZONcHtgOacjtBFOdXuImage showcasing the state government complex, an American Indian, a Motor Fleet Management employee

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Homepage
The H1 heading contains the words Homepage! Use important keywords instead.
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (8 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 40 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 Homepage
H2 Utility Menu
H2 Government Operations
H2 Asset Management
H2 Advocacy
H2 2024 Motor Fleet Rules & Manual
H2 For the Public
H2 For State Agencies
H2 Flag Alerts: Learn why State flags are at half-staff
H2 Welcome to the NC Department of Administration
H2 Welcome to the NC Department of Administration Duplicate text
H2 Serving Residents
H2 Serving Businesses
H2 Serving Communities
H2 Serving State Government
H2 Learn More
H2 Contact
H2 Activity Feed
H2 Follow Us
H2 Network Menu
H3 Serving North Carolina
H3 Bid and Purchase State Surplus Property
H3 NC Home Schools
H3 Programs & Services for American Indians
H3 State Government Internships
H3 Become a State Vendor: Resources and Training
H3 Resources for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs)
H3 NC Minority Business Development Agency Business Center
H3 Grants for NC Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Service Providers
H3 Federal Surplus Property
H3 Make Your Mark: Apply to Join a DOA Board or Commission
H3 Purchase & Contract
H3 Motor Fleet Management
H3 State Parking
H3 Facility Management
H3 State Construction
H3 State Property
H3 Mail Service Center
H3 Surplus Property
H3 North Carolina Department of Administration
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 too many external links (27) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.doa.nc.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.doa.nc.gov/Anchor How you know
https://www.nc.gov/privacyExternal Subdomain view our full privacy policy
https://www.doa.nc.gov/contactContact Us
https://www.governmentjobs.com...External Subdomain DOA Jobs
/fraud-waste-abuseReport DOA Fraud, Waste & Abuse
http://www.nc.gov/External Subdomain nc.gov
https://www.doa.nc.gov/IMG-ALT Home
A-TITLE Home
https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisionsDivisions
https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisionsText duplicate Divisions
/divisions/state-surplus-propertyState Surplus Property
/divisions/purchase-contractPurchase & Contract
/divisions/historically-underu...Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB)
/divisions/non-public-educationNon-Public Education (Home & Private Schools)
/divisions/american-indian-aff...Indian Affairs
/divisions/council-women-youthCouncil for Women & Youth Involvement
/divisions/federal-surplus-pro...Federal Surplus Property
/divisions/state-construction-...State Construction Office
/divisions/state-propertyState Property Office
/divisions/motor-fleet-managementMotor Fleet Management
/divisions/state-parkingState Parking
/divisions/mail-service-centerMail Service Center
/divisions/facility-managementFacility Management
/boards-commissionsBoards & Commissions
/boards-commissionsText duplicate Boards & Commissions
/boards-commissions/andrea-har...Andrea Harris Equity Task Force
/boards-commissions/commission...Commission of Indian Affairs
/boards-commissions/commission...Commission on Inclusion
/boards-commissions/council-womenCouncil for Women
/boards-commissions/domestic-v...Domestic Violence Commission
/boards-commissions/governors-...Governor’s Advisory Council on Historically Underutilized Businesses
/boards-commissions/martin-lut...Martin Luther King Jr. Commission
/boards-commissions/state-buil...State Building Commission
/boards-commissions/state-inte...State Internship Council
/boards-commissions/state-yout...State Youth Advisory Council
https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-d...External Subdomain Public Meeting Calendar
https://www.doa.nc.gov/I'm Looking For...
https://www.doa.nc.gov/Text duplicate I'm Looking For...
https://recoup.bid.assetworks....External Subdomain Online Bidding - Surplus Property
https://evp.nc.gov/External Subdomain NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
https://eprocurement.nc.gov/tr...External Subdomain eVP Training
/businesses/historically-under...Subdomain Minority, Women, Small Business Certifications
/public/home-school-informatio...Subdomain Home School Requirements
/divisions/american-indian-aff...Subdomain Anchor American Indian Programs/Services
/divisions/council-women-youth...Subdomain DV/SA/FVPSA Program Grants
https://experience.arcgis.com/...External Subdomain State Real Estate Search
/divisions/state-parking/appoi...Subdomain Agency Parking Appointments
/government/facility-managemen...Subdomain Downtown Complex Grounds Use Permits
/contact-us/public-recordsSubdomain DOA Public Records
https://www.doa.nc.gov/newsNews
https://www.doa.nc.gov/newsText duplicate News
/news/current-press-releasesNews Releases
/news/flag-alertsFlag Alerts
/news/events-calendarUpcoming Events
https://www.doa.nc.gov/about-doaAbout DOA
https://www.doa.nc.gov/about-doaText duplicate About DOA
/about-doa/join-our-teamJoin Our Team
/about-doa/leadershipLeadership
/about-doa/special-programsSpecial Programs
/about-doa/sustainabilitySustainability
/about-doa/flagsFlying Flags in North Carolina
/about-doa/administrative-rule...Administrative Rules Review
https://www.doa.nc.gov/contactText duplicate Contact Us
https://www.governmentjobs.com...External Subdomain Text duplicate DOA Jobs
/fraud-waste-abuseText duplicate Report DOA Fraud, Waste & Abuse
http://www.nc.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate nc.gov
/mfm-2024-rules-regulations-ma...Subdomain 2024 Motor Fleet Rules & Manual The updated manual for all drivers of state-owned vehicles became effective Feb. 1, 2024.
/news/current-press-releasesSubdomain Text duplicate News Releases
/contact-us/public-recordsSubdomain DOA Record Requests
/divisions/non-public-educatio...Subdomain NC Home Schools
/divisions/facility-management...Subdomain State Gov. Complex Ground Use
/divisions/facility-management...Subdomain Purchase NC, U.S. flags
/divisions/state-parking/appoi...Subdomain State Parking Appointments
/divisions/state-parking/state...Subdomain State Parking Updates
/divisions/purchase-contract/s...Subdomain Statewide Term Contracts
/divisions/state-construction-...Subdomain Construction Forms
https://ncdoa.maps.arcgis.com/...External Subdomain State Property Search
/divisions/purchase-contract/f...Subdomain Weekly Fuel Prices
/news/flag-alertsSubdomain Flag Alerts: Learn why State flags are at half-staff Read the Governor's flag notices.
https://ncadmin.nc.gov/about-doaExternal Subdomain Text duplicate About DOA
/divisions/state-surplus-propertySubdomain Bid and Purchase State Surplus Property Auctions and retail sales for disused items from state agencies and universities. Bid online or find retail locations...
/divisions/non-public-educatio...Subdomain NC Home Schools Get started with creating your NC home school, access your account, request student driver eligibility certificates.
/divisions/american-indian-aff...Subdomain Programs & Services for American Indians Information & contact information for NC tribes & urban organizations, the Commission of Indian Affairs, and other r...
/divisions/council-women-youth...Subdomain State Government Internships For North Carolina college students interested in public service.
https://eprocurement.nc.gov/tr...External Subdomain Become a State Vendor: Resources and Training Get started doing business with the state.
/divisions/historically-underu...Subdomain Resources for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) HUBs are majority owned by minority, female, disabled and/or disadvantaged individuals.
/divisions/historically-underu...Subdomain NC Minority Business Development Agency Business Center Fostering the growth and competitiveness of NC minority-owned businesses.
/divisions/council-women-youth...Subdomain Grants for NC Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Service Providers DV, SA, FVPSA grants administered by the DOA Council for Women & Youth Involvement.
/divisions/federal-surplus-pro...Subdomain Federal Surplus Property Federal Surplus Property can only be acquired by tax supported & nonprofit, educational & health agencies, public agencies, or provi...
/boards-commissionsSubdomain Make Your Mark: Apply to Join a DOA Board or Commission DOA's commissions range from advocacy areas such as the MLK Commission, to government operations over...
/divisions/purchase-contractSubdomain Purchase & Contract Procurement services for state agencies, community colleges & universities, some local entities.
/divisions/motor-fleet-managementSubdomain Motor Fleet Management Vehicle acquisition, assignment, compliance, service & repair services for state agencies.
/divisions/state-parkingSubdomain State Parking Managing over 8,500 spaces in 27 locations for state employees and visitors to the NC State Government Complex in downtown Raleigh.
/divisions/facility-managementSubdomain Facility Management Maintaining about 7 million gross sq. ft. of agency facilities through engineering/construction services, landscape services & more.
/divisions/state-construction-...Subdomain State Construction Overseeing planning, design and construction of over 4,400 state facilities including universities and community colleges.
/divisions/state-propertySubdomain State Property Managing state property transactions, acquiring and disposing of state real estate on behalf of state agencies.
/divisions/mail-service-centerSubdomain Mail Service Center Processing 8.7 million mail items & packages annually to be delivered to/from state agencies.
/divisions/state-surplus-propertySubdomain Surplus Property Public sales of all surplus supplies, materials and equipment owned by NC state agencies and universities.
https://doa.nc.gov/divisionsSubdomain DOA Divisions
/boards-commissionsSubdomain DOA Boards & Commissions
https://doa.nc.gov/about-doaSubdomain Text duplicate About DOA
https://doa.nc.gov/newsSubdomain Text duplicate News
https://www.doa.nc.gov/Anchor A-TITLE Back to top
/contact/divisionText duplicate Contact Us
https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisionsText duplicate Divisions
/boards-commissionsText duplicate Boards & Commissions
https://www.doa.nc.gov/newsText duplicate News
https://www.doa.nc.gov/about-doaText duplicate About DOA
https://www.governmentjobs.com...External Subdomain Careers
https://twitter.com/NCDOAExternal Tweets by @NCDOA
https://www.facebook.com/NCDOA...External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/NCDOA?ref_...External No Text
https://www.instagram.com/nc.doa/External Subdomain No Text
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/user/N...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain No Text
/employee-directoryEmployee Directory
https://nc.gov/External Text duplicate nc.gov
A-TITLE The State of North Carolina
/webform/user_feedback?source_...Website Feedback
A-TITLE Website User Feedback Form
https://www.nc.gov/accessibilityExternal Subdomain Accessibility
A-TITLE Accessibility of State of North Carolina Websites
https://www.nc.gov/disclaimer-...External Subdomain Disclaimer & Terms of Use
A-TITLE Terms of Use
https://www.nc.gov/privacyExternal Subdomain Privacy Policy
A-TITLE State of North Carolina Privacy Policy
https://www.nc.gov/government/...External Subdomain Open Budget
A-TITLE State of North Carolina Open Budget
https://it.nc.gov/services/dig...External Subdomain Hosted on Digital Commons

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.doa.nc.gov/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The HTML page should be transferred using GZip compression.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.89 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 fine (100 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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dateSun, 09 Jun 2024 12:50:21 GMT
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x-drupal-dynamic-cacheMISS
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last-modifiedSun, 09 Jun 2024 01:34:37 GMT
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content-security-policyupgrade-insecure-requests
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http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 587 referring domains.
This page has 153,860 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 419 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

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# 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
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# For more information about the robots.txt standard, see:
# http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html

User-agent: *
# CSS, JS, Images
Allow: /core/*.css$
Allow: /core/*.css?
Allow: /core/*.js$
Allow: /core/*.js?
Allow: /core/*.gif
Allow: /core/*.jpg
Allow: /core/*.jpeg
Allow: /core/*.png
Allow: /core/*.svg
Allow: /profiles/*.css$
Allow: /profiles/*.css?
Allow: /profiles/*.js$
Allow: /profiles/*.js?
Allow: /profiles/*.gif
Allow: /profiles/*.jpg
Allow: /profiles/*.jpeg
Allow: /profiles/*.png
Allow: /profiles/*.svg
# Directories
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
# Files
Disallow: /README.txt
Disallow: /web.config
# 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: /index.php/admin/
Disallow: /index.php/comment/reply/
Disallow: /index.php/filter/tips
Disallow: /index.php/node/add/
Disallow: /index.php/search/
Disallow: /index.php/user/password/
Disallow: /index.php/user/register/
Disallow: /index.php/user/login/
Disallow: /index.php/user/logout/
# DS Additions
Disallow: /user
Disallow: /user/login

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www.doa.nc.gov
NC DOA | Connecting Business and Government in North Carolina
Established in 1957, the NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government, overseeing government operations as well as managing facility services and advocacy programs for citizens across the state.

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NC DOA73%Check
NC State68%Check
Government66%Check
Business66%Check
North Carolina66%Check
NC Department66%Check
DOA63%Check
State Government61%Check
Carolina State61%Check
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