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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
94% 
Page quality
83% 
Page structure
100% 
Link structure
77% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.11 s
File size
121.70 kB
Words
1034
Media files
16
Number of links
132 internal / 28 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Grand Canyon University: Private Christian University Phoenix AZ
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 590 pixels long. Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) offers affordable, accredited campus or online degrees. Learn more about tuition, scholarships, academic calendar + more!
The meta description is too long: 1004 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.gcu.edu/
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
st:robotsfollow, index
geo.regionUS
descriptionGrand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) offers affordable, accredited campus or online degrees. Learn more about tuition, scholarships, academic calendar + more!
GeneratorDrupal 9 (https://www.drupal.org)
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=2
msapplication-TileImage/sites/default/files/media/images/mstile-144x144.png?smmi0n
msapplication-TileColor#ffffff
theme-color#522398
langen
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 1034 words. That's ok.
23.8% 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.
12 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 13.13 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=2" 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 21 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
1 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)
The HTML has geoname information: US
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
...s/custom/gcu/media/images/header/gcu.svgGrand Canyon University
https://www.gcu.edu/GCU Graduate Student
...ree-programs/Degree-Programs-Landing.jpgGCU Graduate Student
...edia/images/icons/icon-online-orange.svgOnlineIcon
...media/images/icons/icon-campus-green.svgCampusIcon
...media/images/icons/icon-evening-blue.svgEveningIcon
https://www.gcu.edu/GCU Graduation
...ges/menu/academics/Academics-Landing.jpgGCU Graduation
...menu/admissions/Admissions-Tuition-2.jpga student and her family
...u/admissions/Admissions-Requirements.jpggraduate student on campus
...enu/experience/GCU-Experience-Online.jpgwoman going over tuition for classes
...enu/experience/GCU-Experience-Campus.jpghavocs at a GCU basketball game
...1/Midnight_Madness-100623-0080crop_0.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...s/SP23 Trad Ceremony 9am-042823 -087.pngGirl holding Lopes Up at commencement
...s/custom/gcu/media/images/header/gcu.svgGrand Canyon University Logo
.../media/images/components/gcu-purpose.svgFind Your Purpose

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
An Accredited Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 An Accredited Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona
H2 Why Live in Phoenix as a College Student
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 too many external links (28) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.gcu.edu/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.google.com/intl/en...New window External Subdomain Chrome
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/...New window External Subdomain Firefox
https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...New window External Subdomain Edge
https://www.gcu.edu/IMG-ALT Grand Canyon University
https://gcuportal.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain GCU Login Open in New Window
/rmi/standaloneSubdomain Request Info
https://www.gcu.edu/rmi/apply-nowNew window Subdomain Apply Now Open in New Window
/degree-programsDegree Programs
/degree-programs/businessBusiness
/degree-programs/teachingTeaching
/degree-programs/languageLanguage
/degree-programs/counselingCounseling
/degree-programs/psychologyPsychology
/degree-programs/healthcareHealthcare
/degree-programs/nursingNursing
/degree-programs/criminal-justiceCriminal Justice
/degree-programs/legal-studiesLegal Studies
/degree-programs/engineeringEngineering
/degree-programs/scienceScience
/degree-programs/technologyTechnology
/degree-programs/theologyTheology
/degree-programs/ministryMinistry
/degree-programs/digital-artsDigital Arts
/degree-programs/digital-mediaDigital Media
/degree-programs/fine-artsFine Arts
/degree-programs/online-degreesOnline
IMG-ALT OnlineIcon
/degree-programs/on-campus-deg...Campus
IMG-ALT CampusIcon
/degree-programs/evening-degreesEvening
IMG-ALT EveningIcon
/degree-programs/bachelors-degreeBachelor's
/degree-programs/masters-degreeMaster's
/degree-programs/doctoral-degreeDoctoral
/degree-programs/certificatesCertificates
/degree-programs/bridge-programsBridge
/degree-programs/post-masters-...Post-Master's
/degree-programs/minorsMinors
/individual-courses/single-cou...Individual Courses
/individual-courses/dual-enrol...High School Dual Enrollment
/individual-courses/continuing...Current Teacher Continuing Education
/degree-programsAll Majors & Programs
https://www.gcu.edu/academicsAcademics
/college-of-doctoral-studies.phpText duplicate Doctoral
/college-of-arts-and-mediaArts & Media
/colangelo-college-of-business...Text duplicate Business
/college-of-education.phpEducation
/college-of-engineering-and-te...Engineering & Technology
/college-of-humanities-and-soc...Humanities & Social Sciences
/college-of-natural-sciencesNatural Sciences
/college-of-nursing-and-health...Nursing & Health Care
/college-of-theologyText duplicate Theology
/honors-collegeHonors
/academics/academic-policies.phpAcademic Catalog & Policies
/academics/accreditationUniversity Accreditation & Regulation
/academics/educational-allianc...Educational Alliances
https://www.gcu.edu/faculty-listFaculty Directory
/academics/office-of-assessmentOffice of Assessment
/academics/provost-messageProvost Message
https://www.gcu.edu/admissionsAdmissions
/admissions/undergraduateUndergraduate Admissions
IMG-ALT a student and her family
/admissions/graduate-doctoralGraduate & Doctoral Admissions
IMG-ALT graduate student on campus
https://www.gcu.edu/admissionsAdmission Requirements
/admissions/college-transfer-c...College Transfer Center
/admissions/visit-gcu-campusVisit Campus
/admissions/campus-resourcesCampus Resources
/tuition-and-financial-aidTuition & Financial Aid
/tuition-and-financial-aidText duplicate Tuition & Financial Aid
IMG-ALT woman going over tuition for classes
/tuition/online-eveningOnline & Evening
/tuition/on-campusOn-Campus
/tuition/housing-meal-costsHousing & Meal Costs
/tuition/other-feesOther Fees
/tuition/cost-attendanceCost of Attendance
/financial-aid/fafsaFAFSA
/financial-aid/scholarships-gr...Scholarships & Grants
/financial-aid/student-loansStudent Loans
https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcuWhy GCU
https://www.gcu.edu/why-gcuText duplicate Why GCU
IMG-ALT havocs at a GCU basketball game
/why-gcu/online-learningOnline Learning
/why-gcu/campus-lifeCampus Life
/why-gcu/evening-classesEvening Classes
/why-gcu/hybrid-learningHybrid Learning
/why-gcu/military-universityMilitary & Veteran
https://www.gcu.edu/rotcROTC
/why-gcu/international-studentsInternational Students
/why-gcu/native-americanNative American
/why-gcu/university-spirit-and...University Spirit and Traditions
/why-gcu/christian-identity-an...Christian Identity & Mission
/why-gcu/history-of-gcuHistory & Campus Growth
/about/community-outreach-volu...Community Outreach
/about/leadership-teamLeadership Team
/about/locationsCampus Locations
https://www.gcu.edu/blogBlog
/about/offices-servicesOffices
https://www.gcu.edu/about/contactContact
/about/media-and-brandingMedia & Branding
/coronavirus-disease-2019-info...COVID-19 Information
https://gcuportal.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain GCU Login
https://apply.gcu.edu/Register...New window External Subdomain Apply Open in New Window
/degree-programs/online-degreesSubdomain online
/degree-programs/on-campus-deg...Subdomain campus
/degree-programs/evening-degreesSubdomain evening
/degree-programsSubdomain View Degree Programs
/degree-programs/online-degreesSubdomain Online Classes Starting Every Week
/degree-programs/bachelors-degreeText duplicate Bachelor's
A-TITLE Bachelor's
/degree-programs/masters-degreeSubdomain Text duplicate Master's
A-TITLE Master's
/degree-programs/doctoral-degreeSubdomain Text duplicate Doctoral
A-TITLE Doctoral
/degree-programs/certificatesSubdomain Certificate
A-TITLE Certificate
/degree-programs/bridge-programsSubdomain Text duplicate Bridge
A-TITLE Bridge
/degree-programs/post-masters-...Subdomain Text duplicate Post-Master's
A-TITLE Post-Master's
/tuition-and-financial-aidSubdomain Tuition & Financial Aid Overview
A-TITLE Tuition & Financial Aid Overview
/tuition/online-eveningSubdomain Online & Evening Tuition
A-TITLE Online & Evening Tuition
/tuition/on-campusSubdomain On Campus Tuition
A-TITLE On Campus Tuition
/tuition/other-feesSubdomain Text duplicate Other Fees
A-TITLE Other Fees
/tuition/cost-attendanceSubdomain Text duplicate Cost of Attendance
A-TITLE Cost of Attendance
/financial-aid/fafsaSubdomain Text duplicate FAFSA
A-TITLE FAFSA
/financial-aid/scholarships-gr...Subdomain Scholarship & Grants
A-TITLE Scholarship & Grants
/financial-aid/student-loansSubdomain Text duplicate Student Loans
A-TITLE Student Loans
/admissions/undergraduateText duplicate Undergraduate Admissions
A-TITLE Undergraduate Admissions
/admissions/graduate-doctoralText duplicate Graduate & Doctoral Admissions
A-TITLE Graduate & Doctoral Admissions
https://www.gcu.edu/admissionsText duplicate Admission Requirements
A-TITLE Admission Requirements
/admissions/college-transfer-c...Subdomain Text duplicate College Transfer Center
A-TITLE College Transfer Center
/admissions/visit-gcu-campusSubdomain Text duplicate Visit Campus
A-TITLE Visit Campus
/admissions/campus-resourcesSubdomain Text duplicate Campus Resources
A-TITLE Campus Resources
/degree-programswide range of programs
A-TITLE View All GCU Degree Programs
/degree-programs/bachelors-degreeundergraduate
A-TITLE Bachelor’s Degrees at GCU
/degree-programs/masters-degreegraduate
A-TITLE Master’s Degrees at GCU
/degree-programs/on-campus-deg...Text duplicate campus
A-TITLE On-Campus Degrees
/degree-programs/online-degreesText duplicate online
A-TITLE Online Degrees at GCU
https://www.census.gov/newsroo...New window External Subdomain Large Southern Cities Lead Nation in Population Growth
https://www.zillow.com/researc...New window External Subdomain Colorado Springs Ranks First as Best Market for Recent College Graduates
https://www.paychex.com/employ...New window External Subdomain News Release and Analysis
https://www.cbre.com/press-rel...New window External Subdomain Phoenix Ranked #16 in CBRE’s Annual ‘Scoring Tech Talent’ Report
https://azbigmedia.com/busines...New window External Phoenix ranks as the 7th-best startup city in America
https://siteselection.com/issu...New window External The Greenest Locations in the World
https://www.gcu.edu/IMG-ALT Grand Canyon University Logo
/rmi/standaloneSubdomain Text duplicate Request Info
https://www.gcu.edu/rmi/apply-nowNew window Subdomain Text duplicate Apply Now Open in New Window
https://www.facebook.com/Grand...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Like us on Facebook
https://twitter.com/gcuNew window External A-TITLE Follow us on Twitter
https://www.linkedin.com/schoo...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Connect with us on LinkedIn
https://www.youtube.com/user/gcuNew window External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow us on YouTube
https://instagram.com/gcu/New window External A-TITLE Follow us on Instagram
https://students.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain Current Students
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://alumni.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain Alumni
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://gculopes.com/New window External Athletics
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://www.gcuarena.com/New window External Subdomain Arena
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://lopeshops.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain Lope Shops
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://gcbc.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain GCBC
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://www.canyonpromotions.com/New window External Subdomain Canyon Promotions
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://www.gcugolf.com/clubho...New window External Subdomain Lope House
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://www.gcugolf.com/New window External Subdomain GCU Golf Course
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://news.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain GCU News
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
/academics/academic-policies/t...Title IX
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
https://jobs.gcu.edu/New window External Subdomain Careers at GCU
A-TITLE Opens A New Window
https://www.gcu.edu/about/contactContact Us
/about/media-and-brandingSubdomain Media and Licensing
/academics/academic-policies.phpConsumer Information
/financial-disclosuresFinancial Disclosures
/tuition/cost-attendanceSubdomain Text duplicate Cost of Attendance
/privacy-policySubdomain Privacy Policy.
A-TITLE Privacy Policy

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.gcu.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is excellent with 0.11 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (122 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
dateMon, 11 Nov 2024 15:38:03 GMT
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
x-content-type-optionsnosniff
cache-controlpublic, max-age=14400
x-drupal-dynamic-cacheHIT
x-ua-compatibleIE=edge
content-languageen
x-frame-optionsSAMEORIGIN
permissions-policyinterest-cohort=()
expiresMon, 11 Nov 2024 19:38:03 GMT
last-modifiedMon, 11 Nov 2024 15:04:06 GMT
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x-drupal-cacheMISS
access-control-allow-origin*
cf-cache-statusHIT
age827
set-cookie256 Characters
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strict-transport-securitymax-age=0
servercloudflare
cf-ray8e0f5dfb3a914d44-FRA
content-encodinggzip
alt-svch3=":443"; ma=86400
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 7,264 referring domains.
This page has 1,108,596 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 5,118 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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

User-agent: Swiftbot
Disallow:

User-agent: *
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
Disallow: /modules/
Disallow: /web.config
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/
Disallow: /filter/
Disallow: /search*
Disallow: /user/
Disallow: /node/
Disallow: /cdn-cgi/
Disallow: /blog/author/*?page=
Disallow: /blog/tag/*?page=

Sitemap: https://www.gcu.edu/sitemap.xml

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Grand Canyon University: Private Christian University Phoenix AZ
Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ) offers affordable, accredited campus or online degrees. Learn more about tuition, scholarships, academic calendar + more!

Most important keywords

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

KeywordResultRecheck
University77%Check
Phoenix76%Check
Christian University Phoenix70%Check
Christian University69%Check
Canyon University69%Check
Grand Canyon University66%Check
Christian University Phoenix AZ63%Check
Accredited62%Check
Christian61%Check
Grand Canyon61%Check
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