Dpor.virginia.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
51% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
90% 
Server
0% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.97 s
File size
49.10 kB
Words
558
Media files
6
Number of links
121 internal / 14 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
DPOR Home Page | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 770 pixels long. Optimize title
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)
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/node/6
The specified canonical link points to a different page.
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)
The alternate link to the page itself is missing.
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)
This page is hosted on a subdomain. Use a top level domain for better SEO results.
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
GeneratorDrupal 9 (https://www.drupal.org)
MobileOptimizedwidth
HandheldFriendlytrue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
langen
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 558 words. That's ok.
19.5% 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.
5 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 10 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.
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 19 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 11 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
/sites/default/files/DPOR-logo.jpgDPOR
.../default/files/DPOR Logo21-image_0_0.jpgHome
...s/default/files/menu_icons/renew (1).pngRenew a License
/sites/default/files/menu_icons/lookup.pngLookup a License
/sites/default/files/menu_icons/license.pngApply for a License
/sites/default/files/eva.pngeVA

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 Nav Buttons
H2 Main navigation
H2 Fraud Alert
H2 License Portability for Servicemembers and Spouses
H2 Virginia Board for Contractors -Solar Power PSA.
H2 Contractor Application Assistance and Exams Now in Spanish!
H2 Learn How to Apply For ULR
H2 Join Our Team!
H2 Additional Links
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 14 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/IMG-ALT Home
A-TITLE Home
/ApplicantsApplicants
A-TITLE Applicants
/LicenseesLicensees
A-TITLE Licenses
/ConsumersConsumers
A-TITLE Consumers
/ApplicantsApply for a License
/Boards/Guest_Renewal_PaymentRenew A License
/Consumers/Disclosure_FormsDisclosure Forms
/Report-LicenseeFile a Complaint
/LicenseLookupLicense Lookup
/FormsAndApplicationsForms and Applications
/Military_and_Veterans_ServicesMilitary & Veterans
/Consumers/Consumer_GuidesConsumer Guides
/ProfessionsAndOccupationsAll Professions
/Boards/APELSArchitects
/Boards/ALHIAsbestos Workers
/Boards/AthleteAthlete Agents
/Boards/AuctioneersAuctioneers
/Boards/TradesmenAutomatic Fire Sprinkler Inspector (Tradesman)
/Boards/TradesmenBackflow Prevention Device Workers (Tradesmen)
/Boards/BarberCosmoBarbers
/Boards/BarberCosmoBody Piercers
/Boards/BoxingBoxers (Professional)
/Boards/Branch-PilotsBranch Pilots
/Boards/CemeteryCemetery Salespersons
/Boards/CIC-BoardCommon Interest Community Managers
/Boards/ContractorsContractors
/Boards/BarberCosmoCosmetologists
/Boards/TradesmenElectricians (Tradesmen)
/Boards/BarberCosmoEstheticians
/Boards/Fair-Housing-BoardFair Housing
/Boards/TradesmenGas Fitters (Tradesmen)
/Boards/SSWPGGeologists
/Boards/TradesmenHVAC (Tradesmen)
/Boards/HAS-OpticiansHearing Aid Specialists
/Boards/ALHIHome Inspectors
/Boards/APELSInterior Designers
/Boards/APELSLand Surveyors & Photogrammetrists
/Boards/APELSLandscape Architects
/Boards/ALHILead Abatement Workers
/Boards/BoxingMartial Artists
/Boards/BarberCosmoNail Technicians
/Boards/WWWOOSSPOnsite Sewage System Professionals
/Boards/HAS-OpticiansOpticians
/Boards/TradesmenPlumbers (Tradesmen)
/Boards/Polygraph-ExaminersPolygraph Examiners
/Boards/APELSProfessional Engineers
/Boards/AppraisersReal Estate Appraisers
/Boards/Real-EstateReal Estate Salespeople & Brokers
/Boards/ContractorsResidential Building Energy Analysts
/Boards/SSWPGSoil Scientists, Professional
/Boards/BarberCosmoTattooists
/Boards/WMFOWaste Management Facility Operators
/Boards/WWWOOSSPWastewater Works Operators
/Boards/TradesmenWater Well System Providers (Tradesmen)
/Boards/WWWOOSSPWaterworks Operators
/Boards/BarberCosmoWax Technicians
/Boards/SSWPGWetland Delineators
/Boards/BoxingWrestlers (Professional)
/Boards/BoardsAll Boards
/Boards/APELSArchitects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
/Boards/ALHIAsbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
/Boards/AthleteAthlete Agent Registration Program
/Boards/AuctioneersText duplicate Auctioneers
/Boards/BarberCosmoBarbers and Cosmetology
/Boards/BoxingBoxing, Martial Arts, and Professional Wrestling Advisory
/Boards/Branch-PilotsText duplicate Branch Pilots
/Boards/CemeteryCemetery
/Boards/CIC-BoardCommon Interest Community
/Boards/ContractorsText duplicate Contractors
/Boards/Fair-Housing-BoardText duplicate Fair Housing
/Boards/HAS-OpticiansHearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
/Boards/Polygraph-ExaminersPolygraph Examiners Advisory
/Boards/BPORProfessional and Occupational Regulation
/Boards/Real-EstateReal Estate
/Boards/AppraisersReal Estate Appraiser
/Boards/SSWPGProfessional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists
/Boards/TradesmenTradesmen Program
/Boards/WMFOText duplicate Waste Management Facility Operators
/Boards/WWWOOSSPWaterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals
/CIC-OmbudsmanCommon Interest Community Ombudsman
/Report-LicenseeCompliance & Investigations
/RecordsandDocumentsInformation Management (Public Records)
/Consumers/Recovery_FundsRecovery Funds
/FairHousingVirginia Fair Housing Office
/AboutAbout DPOR
/CareersCareers & Board Appointments
/ContactContact Us
/Contact/Map-and-DirectionsDirections
/About/Fees-PaymentsFees & Payments
/NewsReleasesNews Releases
/About/Doing-Business-with-DPORProcurement
/RelatedLinksRelated Links
/News/Reports-StudiesReports & Studies
/Boards/Guest_Renewal_PaymentRenew a License
IMG-ALT Renew a License
/LicenseLookupLookup a License
IMG-ALT Lookup a License
/ApplicantsText duplicate Apply for a License
IMG-ALT Apply for a License
/fraudNew window Fraud Alert How to protect yourself against scammers impersonating DPOR staff.
A-TITLE How to protect yourself against scammers impersonating DPOR staff.
/fraudNew window A-TITLE How to protect yourself against scammers impersonating DPOR staff.
/Military_and_Veterans_Services/New window Subdomain License Portability for Servicemembers and Spouses Click here to learn more.
A-TITLE Click here to learn more.
/Military_and_Veterans_Services/New window Subdomain A-TITLE Click here to learn more.
https://youtu.be/xqBmbc0rGcw?s...New window External Virginia Board for Contractors -Solar Power PSA. Click here for more details.
A-TITLE Click here for more details.
https://youtu.be/xqBmbc0rGcw?s...New window External A-TITLE Click here for more details.
/sites/default/files/News/Apli...New window Subdomain Contractor Application Assistance and Exams Now in Spanish! For information, click here/Información haga clic aquí.
A-TITLE For information, click here/Información haga clic aquí.
/sites/default/files/News/Apli...New window Subdomain A-TITLE For information, click here/Información haga clic aquí.
/Applicants/ULRNew window Subdomain Learn How to Apply For ULR Click here to see if you qualify.
A-TITLE Click here to see if you qualify.
/Applicants/ULRNew window Subdomain A-TITLE Click here to see if you qualify.
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/...New window External Subdomain Join Our Team! Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful career at a great place to work? Check out DPOR vacancies.
A-TITLE Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful career at a great place to work? Check out DPOR vacancies.
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful career at a great place to work? Check out DPOR vacancies.
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Anchor Previous
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Anchor Next
/Boards/BarberCosmoSubdomain Board for Barbers and Cosmetology page
/NewTattooRequirementsNew window Learn More
https://myvirginia.dpor.virgin...External Subdomain myvirginia.dpor.virginia.gov
https://myvirginia.dpor.virgin...New window External Subdomain Trivial anchor text
READ MORE
/Boards/EmailUpdateNew window Subdomain LEARN MORE
/Report-LicenseeText duplicate A-TITLE File a Complaint
/Report-LicenseeText duplicate File a Complaint
/FormsAndApplicationsText duplicate A-TITLE Forms and Applications
/FormsAndApplicationsText duplicate Forms and Applications
/Licensees/RegulationsA-TITLE Regulations
/Licensees/RegulationsText duplicate Regulations
https://www.datapoint.apa.virg...External Subdomain OUR EXPENDITURES
/Org_ChartORGANIZATIONAL CHART
https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG1A-...External Subdomain WAI Level Compliant
/WebPolicyWeb Policy
/sites/default/files/About DPO...Logo Use Guidelines
/Org_ChartOrganizational Chart
https://www.facebook.com/Virgi...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on Facebook
https://twitter.com/VirginiaDPORNew window External A-TITLE Visit us on Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/virg...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on Youtube
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on LinkedIn
/ContactText duplicate Contact Us
/AboutAbout Us
https://logi.cgieva.com/Public...External Subdomain IMG-ALT eVA

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The HTML page should be transferred using GZip compression.
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is very slow (1.97 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 26 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 19 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (49 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
cache-controlmax-age=60, public
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
content-languageen
expiresSun, 19 Nov 1978 05:00:00 GMT
last-modifiedFri, 24 May 2024 18:58:07 GMT
etag"1716577087"
varyCookie
serverMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
x-drupal-dynamic-cacheMISS
link<http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/node/6>; rel="alternate"; hreflang="en"
x-ua-compatibleIE=edge
x-content-type-optionsnosniff
x-frame-optionsSAMEORIGIN
x-generatorDrupal 9 (https://www.drupal.org)
x-drupal-cacheHIT
x-powered-byASP.NET
dateThu, 30 May 2024 00:13:42 GMT
connectionclose
content-length50310
strict-transport-securitymax-age=31536000; includeSubdomains; preload
set-cookie95 Characters
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

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 2,409 referring domains.
This page has 210,892 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,538 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 351 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

No valid Robots.txt file was found.

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Most important keywords

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

KeywordResultRecheck
Virginia62%Check
DPOR61%Check
Virginia Department54%Check
DPOR Licenses48%Check
page46%Check
gov46%Check
Occupational Regulation46%Check
Professional45%Check
Occupational45%Check
Regulation45%Check
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