Hplct.org - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
95% 
Page quality
45% 
Page structure
97% 
Link structure
56% 
Server
73% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.77 s
File size
37.10 kB
Words
391
Media files
40
Number of links
116 internal / 55 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Hartford Public Library
The length of the page title is perfect. (203 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Hartford Public Library, Serving the people of Hartford Connecticut, our principal funders and customers. We are in and of the community...a place like no other.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (980 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
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
Server location: United States of America
The language is not specified in the HTML markup.
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
descriptionHartford Public Library, Serving the people of Hartford Connecticut, our principal funders and customers. We are in and of the community...a place like no other.
keywordsPublic Library, Books, DVD, Music, language learning
google-site-verificationdLp4X857meepv7HvhQmqI33XAogTgajHR9cW-s9Tl7I
Content-Typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
last-modifiedTue, 13 Jun 2023 15:49:21 EDT

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Only 1 paragraph/s was/were found on this page.
There are only 391 words on this page. Good pages should have about 800 words of useful content.
12% 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.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 9.5 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No viewpoint tag is provided.
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 4 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
Some tags are too long. With 111 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"the downtown library is temporarily closed due to water damage. please visit us at one of our branch l..."
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
17 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
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
/assets/images/template/header_logo.jpgHartford Public Library
.../template/header_icon_color_facebook.pngFacebook
...s/template/header_icon_color_twitter.pngTwitter
...s/template/header_icon_color_youtube.pngRSS
...mages/template/header_icon_color_rss.pngRSS
...ages/template/mainNav_activestate_bg.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...mplate/mainNav_activestate_bg_subnav.pngNo alt attribute provided
...ets/images/template/header_font_tool.pngincrease font sizeIncrease Font Size
...ets/images/template/header_translate.jpgTranslateTranslate this page
/assets/images/template/1x1.gifNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/template/1x1.gifNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/template/1x1.gifNo alt attribute provided
/assets/uploads/images/homepage/CH(1).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...mepage/library card signup month (1).jpgNo alt attribute provided
.../uploads/images/homepage/Comp TIA A+.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ploads/images/homepage/WEBSLIDES(17).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ds/images/homepage/WEBSLIDES 2024(5).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...oads/images/homepage/BP webslide (1).jpgNo alt attribute provided
.../uploads/images/homepage/HPL Studios.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...sets/uploads/images/homepage/DLL (1).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ds/images/homepage/WEBSLIDES 2024(3).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ets/uploads/images/homepage/TAP Math.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ads/images/homepage/WEBSLIDES(11)(1).jpgNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/callouts/Museum-button.jpgSelf Publishing
/assets/images/callouts/calendar-button.jpgEvents Calendar
/assets/images/callouts/getLibraryCard.jpgGet a Library Card
/assets/images/callouts/holdRenew.jpgPlace a Hold or Renew
/assets/images/callouts/reserve-button.jpgReserve a Room
/assets/images/callouts/support.jpg?donateDonate Now
/assets/images/callouts/enews.jpgHPL E-News Signup
/assets/images/callouts/ebooksAudio-1.jpgeBooks & Downloadable Media
...ts/images/callouts/passport-services.jpgPassport Services
...ges/homepage/banners/library_updates.pngNo alt attribute provided
...ts/images/template/footer_icon_phone.jpgphone
...ets/images/template/footer_icon_hand.jpgemail
/assets/images/template/ULC-logo-banner.jpgUrban Libraries Counsil
/assets/images/template/MLS-banner-2014.jpgInstitute of Museum and Library Services

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
What's Happening
The H1 heading is too short (16 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 What's Happening
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
2 links don't have an anchor text.
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 (55) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.hplct.org/IMG-ALT Hartford Public Library
https://crm.bloomerang.co/Host...External Subdomain DONATE
https://www.facebook.com/pages...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Facebook
A-TITLE LIKE us on Facebook
http://twitter.com/HPLCTNew window External IMG-ALT Twitter
A-TITLE Follow us on Twitter
http://www.youtube.com/user/HPLCTNew window External Subdomain IMG-ALT RSS
A-TITLE Watch our YouTube videos
https://www.instagram.com/hplct/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate IMG-ALT RSS
A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.hplct.org/aboutAbout
/about/leadershipLeadership
/about/board-directorsBoard of Directors
/about/financial-information-a...Financial/Annual Reports
https://www.hplct.org/about/rfpRequest for Proposal
/about/hpl-in-newsHPL in the News
/about/job-openingsSubdomain Job Openings
/about/library-e-newsLibrary E-News
/about/caroline-m-hewins-schol...Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship
/about/caroline-m-hewins-medalCaroline M. Hewins Medal
/about/library-historyLibrary History
/about/strategic-planStrategic Plan
https://www.hplct.org/Homepage
/using-your-libraryUsing Your Library
/using-your-library/visiting-l...Visiting the Library
https://hplct.libguides.com/le...External Subdomain Get a Library Card
https://hplct.libguides.com/c....External Subdomain Materials Lending Policies & Service fees
/using-your-library/interlibra...Interlibrary Loan
/using-your-library/wirelesspr...Mobile Printing
/using-your-library/mobile-fri...Mobile Friendly Catalog
https://hplct.ent.sirsi.net/cl...New window External Subdomain Online Catalog
/library-policiesLibrary Policies
https://hplct.libguides.com/c....External Subdomain Materials Lending Policies
/library-policies/maker-spaces...Maker spaces and Use of Equipment and Tools Policy
/library-policies/program-even...Program and Events Policy
/library-policies/privacy-conf...Privacy, Confidentiality & Law Enforcement Request Policy
/library-policies/using-librar...Using the Library's Computers
/library-policies/code-conductCode of Conduct
/library-policies/collection-d...Collection Development Policy
/library-policies/naming-policiesNaming Policies
/library-policies/materials-do...Materials Donation Policy
/library-policies/meeting-room...Meeting Room Policy
/library-policies/Photographyp...Photography Recording Filming Policy
/library-policies/public-posti...Public Posting Policy
/library-policies/service-anim...Service Animal Policy
/library-policies/smoke-free-p...Smoke Free Policy
/library-policies/soliciting-l...Soliciting on Library Property
/library-policies/unattended-c...Unattended Children in Library Policy
/library-policies/volunteer-po...Volunteer Policy
/library-policies/whistleblowerWhistleblower Hotline
https://www.hplct.org/supportSupport HPL
/support/why-support-hplWhy Support HPL?
/support/stories-of-impactStories of Impact
https://crm.bloomerang.co/Host...New window External Subdomain Donate Now
/support/planned-givingPlanned Giving
/support/community-supportCommunity Support
/about/volunteer-at-your-libraryVolunteer
/locations-hoursLocations & Hours
/locations-hoursFind a Branch
/locations-hours/downtownDowntown
/locations-hours/albanyAlbany
/locations-hours/barbourBarbour
/locations-hours/camp-fieldCamp Field
/locations-hours/dwightDwight
/locations-hours/parkPark Street Library @ the Lyric
/locations-hours/rawsonBoundless Library at Rawson
/locations-hours/sand-ropkinsSAND / Ropkins
https://www.hplct.org/contact-usContact Us
/contact-us/questions-feedbackQuestions & Feedback
/about/library-e-newsNew window E-news Sign-up
/books-media-moreBooks, Media & More
/books-media-more/ebooks-audio...eBooks & Downloadable Media
http://hplct.libguides.com/col...External Subdomain Story Stash Pick Up Locker
https://hplct.libguides.com/co...External Subdomain Explore Our Collections
/books-media-more/library-thingsLibrary of Things
/library-servicesLibrary Services
https://hplct.libguides.com/ch...External Subdomain Kids
https://hplct.libguides.com/te...External Subdomain Teens/YA
/library-services/parentsParents
/library-services/parents/educ...Educational Resources
/library-services/parents/scho...School Choice Assistance
/library-services/adultsAdults
/library-services/adults/passp...Passport Services
http://hartford.gov/hartfordci...New window External Hartford Municipal ID
https://hplct.libguides.com/voteExternal Subdomain Voter & Election Info
/library-services/adults/tax-p...Tax Preparation Help
https://hplct.libguides.com/se...External Subdomain Notary Public
https://hplct.libguides.com/ho...External Subdomain Experiencing Homelessness
https://hplct.libguides.com/HomeExternal Subdomain Helpful Guides to HPL Resources
https://hplct.libguides.com/co...External Subdomain Community Resources
/library-services/adults/museu...Museum and Attraction Passes
https://hplct.libguides.com/he...New window External Subdomain Health & Wellness Guide-Guía de salud y bienestar de HPL
/library-services/nonprofitsNonprofits
/library-services/nonprofits/w...Workshops
/library-services/nonprofits/f...Foundation Center
http://reservation.hplct.org/a...New window External Subdomain Events Calendar
/online-education-research/res...E-Resources
/library-services/library-wheelsSubdomain Library on Wheels
http://dll.hplct.org/External Subdomain Digital Library Lab
/library-services/social-impactSocial Impact
https://tap.hplct.org/External Subdomain Education, Careers & Immigration
/classes-seminars-exhibitsPrograms & Exhibits
/classes-seminars-exhibitsText duplicate Programs & Exhibits
https://programs.hplct.org/eventsExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Programs & Exhibits
/classes-seminars-exhibits/big...The Big Read
/classes-seminars-exhibits/bab...Baby Grand Jazz
/classes-seminars-exhibits/art...ArtWalk
/classes-seminars-exhibits/art...Past
/classes-seminars-exhibits/art...About ArtWalk
/classes-seminars-exhibits/art...Submission Guidelines
https://programs.hplct.org/eventsNew window External Subdomain Text duplicate Events Calendar
/classes-seminars-exhibits/har...Hartford Stage
http://hhc.hplct.org/New window External Subdomain Hartford History Center
https://www.hplbeyondwords.com/New window External Subdomain Beyond Words
https://hplct.ent.sirsi.net/cl...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://hplct.ent.sirsi.net/cl...New window External Subdomain MY ACCOUNT
https://hplct.ent.sirsi.net/cl...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://hplct.ent.sirsi.net/cl...New window External Subdomain Search Catalog
https://www.hplct.org/searchNew window Subdomain No Text
https://www.hplct.org/searchNew window Subdomain Search Website
https://www.hpl250.org/carolin...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://hplct.libguides.com/le...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://tap.hplct.org/comptia-...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://hplct.libguides.com/li...New window External Subdomain No Text
/locations-hoursNew window Subdomain No Text
https://www.hplbuildingproject...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://hplstudios.hplct.org/New window External Subdomain No Text
https://dll.hplct.org/New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.hpl250.org/New window External Subdomain No Text
https://tap.hplct.org/education/New window External Subdomain No Text
https://hplct.libguides.com/co...New window External Subdomain No Text
/library-services/adults/museu...IMG-ALT Self Publishing
http://p.hplct.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate IMG-ALT Events Calendar
/using-your-library/get-librar...Text duplicate IMG-ALT Get a Library Card
https://hplct.ent.sirsi.net/cl...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Place a Hold or Renew
http://r.hplct.org/External Subdomain IMG-ALT Reserve a Room
https://crm.bloomerang.co/Host...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate IMG-ALT Donate Now
/about/library-e-news/New window IMG-ALT HPL E-News Signup
/books-media-more/ebooks-audio...Text duplicate IMG-ALT eBooks & Downloadable Media
/library-services/adults/passp...Text duplicate IMG-ALT Passport Services
https://www.hplbuildingproject...New window External Subdomain No Text
http://p.hplct.org/New window External Subdomain VIEW ALL EVENTS
/books-media-moreText duplicate Books, Media & More
/books-media-more/book-clubs-d...Book Clubs & Discussions
/books-media-more/book-lists-r...Book Lists & Reviews
/books-media-more/ebooks-audio...Text duplicate eBooks & Downloadable Media
/library-servicesText duplicate Library Services
/library-services/kidsText duplicate Kids
https://hplct.libguides.com/Yo...External Subdomain Teens
/library-services/parentsText duplicate Parents
/library-services/adultsText duplicate Adults
/library-services/immigration-...Immigration & Citizenship
/library-services/job-careerJob & Career
/library-services/nonprofitsText duplicate Nonprofits
/library-services/leap-into-le...Leap-into-learning
/online-education-researchOnline Education and Research Tools
/online-education-research/adu...Adult Education
/online-education-research/res...Subdomain Research Tools
/classes-seminars-exhibitsText duplicate Programs & Exhibits
/classes-seminars-exhibits/art...New window Subdomain Text duplicate ArtWalk
http://reservation.hplct.org/a...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Events Calendar
http://hhc.hplct.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Hartford History Center
https://www.hplct.org/aboutText duplicate About
/using-your-libraryText duplicate Using Your Library
/library-policiesText duplicate Library Policies
https://www.hplct.org/supportText duplicate Support HPL
/locations-hoursText duplicate Locations & Hours
https://www.hplct.org/contact-usText duplicate Contact Us
http://blogs.hplct.org/External Subdomain Library Blog
/about/job-openingsText duplicate Job Openings
http://www.urbanlibraries.org/New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Urban Libraries Counsil
/assets/uploads/files/about/in...New window IMG-ALT Institute of Museum and Library Services
A-TITLE press release (PDF)
https://www.hplct.org/sitemapSitemap
http://eplace.hplct.org/External Subdomain Staff Login
http://www.thepitagroup.com/New window External Subdomain the pita group

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.hplct.org/"
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 of 0.77 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.
This page loads 6 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 4 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (37 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
dateSat, 28 Sep 2024 10:46:21 GMT
serverApache
strict-transport-securitymax-age=15552000;
set-cookie42 Characters
varyAccept-Encoding
content-encodinggzip
content-length9724
content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 508 referring domains.
This page has 16,607 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 377 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

User-agent: *

# during development, block entire site from being indexed
#Disallow: /

Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /assets/html

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Hartford Public Library, Serving the people of Hartford Connecticut, our principal funders and customers. We are in and of the community...a place like no other.

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Hartford64%Check
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HPL54%Check
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