Insurance.ca.gov - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
0% 
Page quality
86% 
Page structure
74% 
Link structure
92% 
Server
38% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.50 s
File size
52.10 kB
Words
1195
Media files
23
Number of links
129 internal / 8 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
CA Department of Insurance
The length of the page title is perfect. (257 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Agent and Broker Overview, License Status
There are more than one meta descriptions on the page. Only one is allowed.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
The rules specified in the robots.txt file do not allow the access for the bingbot respectively the MSN-Bot.
Canonical URL
(Important)
No canonical link is 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
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There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
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There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
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The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
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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
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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
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The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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KeywordsCalifornia, government
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 1195 words. That's ok.
23.8% of the text are stop words.
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
21 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 20.32 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
This page loads 14 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, target-densitydpi=160dpi, initial-scale=1.0" 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 24 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
/images/clear.gifMenu
/images/clear.gifContact Us
/images/clear.gifSearch
/images/santabarbara/cdi.pngCA Department of Insurance
/images/santabarbara/header_ca.gov.png?newCalifornia Insurance Commissioner
...ges/santabarbara/header_organization.pngCA Department of Insurance
...antabarbara/header_organization_blue.pngCA Department of Insurance
/images/clear.gifHome
...s/socialshare/2023Twitter-icon-light.pngVisit us on TwitterTwitter
/images/socialshare/Threads-small-light.pngVisit us on ThreadsThreads
...allery/images/consumer-alerts_300213.pngConsumer WarningConsumer Alert
/images/wildfire-moratorium-2021.pngWildfire Moratorium 2021Wildfire Moratorium 2021
/images/flooding_1_300213.pngAre you covered for flooding? Learn more...flooding
/images/public-events_300213.pngJoin us for virtual and in-person conversationsJoin us for virtual and in-person conversations
...s/safer-from-wildfires-2023_3_300213.pngBeing safer from wildfires can help your insuranceSafer from Wildfires
...ustainable-insurance-strategy_300213.pngSustainable Insurance StrategySustainable Insurance Strategy
...fire-response-and-readiness_3_300213.pngwildfire response and readinesswildfire response and readiness
/images/climate-report-narrow_300213.pngCalifornia Climate InsuranceCalifornia Climate Insurance
/images/prop-103-narrow_2_300213.pngProp 103 Consumer Intervenor ProcessProp 103 Consumer Intervenor Process
/images/santabarbara/googletranslate.pngGoogle TranslateGoogle Translate
/image_gallery/images/agents_4_300213.pngAgents and Brokers Informationagents and brokers information
...images/meeting-requests-small_300213.pngScheduling an appointment with Commissioner LaraScheduling an appointment with Commissioner Lara

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Latest News
The H1 heading is too short (11 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Latest News
H2 Como obtener ayuda (En Español)
H2 Latest Video
H2 Information for Agents and Brokers
H2 Meeting Requests
H2 Important Links
H2 Google™ Translation Disclaimer
H3 Types of Insurance
H3 Initiatives
H3 Resources
H3 Select a Language Below / Seleccione el Idioma Abajo
H5 CDI Helping at Local Assistance Centers
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 8 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/Anchor Skip to Main Content
/0500-about-us/05-contact/IMG-ALT Contact Us
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/IMG-ALT CA Department of Insurance
/0500-about-us/01-commissioner...IMG-ALT California Insurance Commissioner
/01-consumers/101-help/Text duplicate IMG-ALT CA Department of Insurance
/01-consumers/101-help/Text duplicate IMG-ALT CA Department of Insurance
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/IMG-ALT Home
/consumerhelpFile a Complaint
/01-consumers/Consumers
/01-consumers/101-helpText duplicate File a Complaint
A-TITLE Ask a question or file a complaint
/01-consumers/103-check-licens...Check License Status
A-TITLE Check License Status
/01-consumers/105-typeTypes of Insurance
A-TITLE Understand different types of insurance
/01-consumers/110-healthHealth Insurance Information
A-TITLE Learn about health insurance
/01-consumers/120-companyCompany and Agent/Broker Information
A-TITLE Find information about insurance companies, agents and brokers
/01-consumers/130-laws-regs-he...Laws & Regulations
A-TITLE Search insurance laws and regulations
/01-consumers/135-viewing-roomVirtual Viewing Room
A-TITLE This virtual viewing room allows you to see insurance company rate filings, examination reports, and related information.
/01-consumers/140-catastrophesDealing with Catastrophes
A-TITLE Prepare for natural disasters
/01-consumers/150-other-progAdministrative Hearings and Public Programs
A-TITLE Learn about administrative hearings and other public programs
/01-consumers/160-cannabisCannabis and Insurance
A-TITLE Find out more about Cannabis and Insurance.
/01-consumers/170-bail-bondsBail Bonds
A-TITLE Learn more about surety bail bonds
/01-consumers/180-climate-changeClimate Change
A-TITLE Climate Change and Insurance
/01-consumers/190-Information-...Information Guides
A-TITLE Information Guides
/01-consumers/200-wrrWildfire Response and Readiness
A-TITLE Wildfire Response and Readiness
/0150-seniors/Seniors
/0150-seniors/0100alertsAlerts
A-TITLE Review important Alerts, Advisories & Press Releases that impact Seniors.
/0150-seniors/0200beforebuyBefore You Buy Insurance
A-TITLE Things you should know before you buy insurance.
/0150-seniors/0300healthplansHealth Coverage
A-TITLE Health plans are important for Seniors. Please review this important information.
/0150-seniors/0500longtermcareLong Term Care
A-TITLE Find out if Long Term Care insurance is something for you.
/0150-seniors/0600informationg...Text duplicate Information Guides
A-TITLE Read information guides specifically designed for seniors.
/0150-seniors/0800otherresourcesOther Resources
A-TITLE We are providing additional information that you may find helpful.
/0200-industry/Agents & Brokers
/0200-industry/0008-check-lice...Check a License
A-TITLE Search for license status information based on license number or name.
/0200-industry/0010-producer-o...Producer Online Services
A-TITLE Convenience & Security at your Fingertips: Apply for an Insurance License, Schedule Examination, License Renewal, Change Your Address, and more.
/0200-industry/0020-apply-licenseApplying for a License
A-TITLE How to apply for a license for individual resident license, individual non-resident license, and business entity licenses.
/0200-industry/0030-seek-pre-licSeeking Prelicensing / Continuing Education
A-TITLE Prelicensing and continuing education is required by law. Find how and where to get prelicensing and continuing education in this section.
/0200-industry/0035-background...Producer Background Information
A-TITLE Information relating to licensing, background issues and information for producer license applicants regarding Proposition 64, the “Adult Use of Marijuana Ac...
/0200-industry/0038-CLASSCheck License Application Status Service (CLASS)
A-TITLE Check License Application Status Service (CLASS)
/0200-industry/0040-seek-produ...Producer Licensing Forms
A-TITLE List of necessary qualifications, requirements, fees and interactive forms for producer licensing. Plus prelicensing/continuing education forms.
/0200-industry/0045-lic-feesProducer Licensing Fees
A-TITLE Producer Licensing Fees
/0200-industry/0050-renew-licenseResident License Renewal
A-TITLE All you need to know about renewing your license.
/0200-industry/0060-non-reside...Non-Resident License Renewal
A-TITLE All you need to know about renewing your non-resident license.
/0200-industry/0075-print-licPrint or Download Your License
A-TITLE Print or download license
/0200-industry/0080-make-changesUpdating Licensee Info
A-TITLE Report a change of address, email address, add an endorsee to a business entity, and producer licensing background review guidelines.
/0200-industry/0090-faqProducer Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
A-TITLE Producer Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
/0200-industry/0100-education-...Applying to Become an Approved Education Provider
A-TITLE Education provider on-line programs to assist education providers in processing rosters and class schedules and in filing for provider status, course approva...
/0200-industry/0105-alertAgent & Broker ALERT
A-TITLE Agent & Broker ALERT Provided by California Insurance Commissioner's office
/0200-industry/0110-whats-newWhat’s New in the Licensing Services Division
A-TITLE Major changes in the Licensing Services Division since 2010 including regulations, programs, fees, etc.
/0200-industry/0120-noticesLicensing Services Division Notices
A-TITLE Licensing Services Division Notices since 2010.
/0200-industry/0130-mailing-listsProducer Mailing Lists
A-TITLE Mailing lists for active individuals, agencies, and insurance companies and order forms.
/0250-insurers/Insurers
/0250-insurers/0300-insurersText duplicate Insurers
A-TITLE Insurers Applications, Forms and Filings, Bulletins & Notices, Programs, Officially Filed Reports of Examination
/0250-insurers/0350-eftElectronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Programs
A-TITLE Convenient method for the payment of Invoices and Premium Tax remittances. Separate enrollment is required for the Invoice Payments EFT Program and Tax EFT P...
/0250-insurers/0400-oasisOASIS
A-TITLE Online Assistance System for Insurer Submittals (OASIS)
/0250-insurers/0500-legal-infoLegal Information
A-TITLE Insurance Code and Regulations, Proposed Regulations, Decisions and Rulings, Hearing Calendar.
/0250-insurers/0600-data-reportsData & Reports
A-TITLE Market Share Reports, Consumer Complaint Study,Residential and Commercial Earthquake Insurance Coverage Study, Annual Report of the Commissioner, and More.
/0250-insurers/0700-coinCOIN
A-TITLE California Organized Investment Network (COIN) Is a Collaborative Effort Between the California Department of Insurance, the Insurance Industry, Community Af...
/0250-insurers/0750-ins-diversityInsurance Diversity Initiative
A-TITLE IDI is an effort to encourage Supplier Diversity and Governing Board Diversity within California’s insurance industry
/0250-insurers/0800-rate-filingsP&C Rate Filing
A-TITLE Prior Approval Regulations, Workers' Compensation Rate Filings, Public Notices of Rate Filings.
/0250-insurers/0850-crcCRC
A-TITLE Company Complaint Response Center
/0250-insurers/0900-lrsLRS
A-TITLE Auto Body Repair Labor Rate Survey Tool
/0250-insurers/0300-insurers/0...Climate Risk Carbon Initiative
A-TITLE Interactive database that provides information on insurers' investments in fossil fuel
/0250-insurers/0300-insurers/0...Climate Risk Disclosure Survey
A-TITLE View the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey Results
/0300-fraud/Fraud
/0300-fraud/0100-fraud-divisio...Fraud Division Overview
/0300-fraud/0200-invest-divisi...Investigation Division Overview
/0300-fraud/0300-professional-...File a Commendation or Complaint
/0300-fraud/0350-fraud-claims-...Report Fraud
/0300-fraud/0500-insurance-fra...Insurance Fraud Grant Programs
/0400-news/News
/0400-news/0100-press-releasesPress Releases
A-TITLE Official announcements, news releases.
/0400-news/0101-advisoryAdvisories
A-TITLE Advising media events and activities
/0400-news/0102-alertsCA Consumer Alerts
A-TITLE CA Consumer Alerts
/0400-news/0105-success-storiesConsumer Success Stories
A-TITLE Consumer success stories
/0400-news/0175-featuredFeatured Topics
A-TITLE Provides links to featured topics
/0400-news/0200-studies-reportsStudies, Reports & Publications
A-TITLE Market share reports, consumer complaint study, residential and commercial earthquake insurance coverage study, annual report of the commissioner, and more.
/0400-news/multimediaMultimedia
A-TITLE Video press conferences, public service announcements, hearings and public forums
/0500-about-us/About Us
/0500-about-us/001-meeting-req...Meeting Requests
/0500-about-us/01-commissionerAbout the Commissioner
/0500-about-us/02-departmentAbout the Department
/0500-about-us/03-appointmentsCommissioner Appointments
/0500-about-us/04-employmentCareer Opportunities
/0500-about-us/05-ContactText duplicate Contact Us
http://www.facebook.com/insura...External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/user/C...External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on YouTube
https://www.instagram.com/cade...External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on Instagram
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on Flickr
http://www.linkedin.com/compan...External Subdomain A-TITLE Visit us on LinkedLn
/email-updates/A-TITLE Subscribe to e-mail updates
https://twitter.com/CDINewsExternal IMG-ALT Visit us on Twitter
https://www.threads.net/@cadep...External Subdomain IMG-ALT Visit us on Threads
/0400-news/0102-alerts/index.cfmIMG-ALT Consumer Warning
/01-consumers/140-catastrophes...IMG-ALT Wildfire Moratorium 2021
/01-consumers/140-catastrophes...IMG-ALT Are you covered for flooding? Learn more...
/01-consumers/105-type/95-guid...IMG-ALT Join us for virtual and in-person conversations
/01-consumers/200-wrr/Safer-fr...IMG-ALT Being safer from wildfires can help your insurance
/01-consumers/180-climate-chan...IMG-ALT Sustainable Insurance Strategy
/01-consumers/200-wrr/index.cfmIMG-ALT wildfire response and readiness
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/cci/Subdomain IMG-ALT California Climate Insurance
/01-consumers/150-other-prog/0...IMG-ALT Prop 103 Consumer Intervenor Process
/0400-news/0100-press-releases...Five San Diego residents arraigned in disability insurance fraud scheme
/0400-news/0100-press-releases...Former Camarillo insurance agent found guilty of $1.2 million senior scam
/0400-news/0100-press-releases...Commissioner Lara announces next phase of Sustainable Insurance Strategy to safeguard Californians’ access to insurance
/0400-news/0100-press-releases...Commissioner Lara announces multiple appointments to key insurance-related boards and committees
/0400-news/0100-press-releases/More News »
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/Anchor IMG-ALT Google Translate
A-TITLE View page in different languages such as Spanish
/01-consumers/101-help/Getting...Como obtener ayuda (En Español)
A-TITLE Como obtener ayuda (En Español)
/0200-industry/index.cfmInformation for Agents and Brokers
A-TITLE Information for Agents and Brokers
/license-status/index.cfmCheck a license
https://interactive.web.insura...External Subdomain IMG-ALT Scheduling an appointment with Commissioner Lara
/01-consumers/105-type/1-auto/...Auto
/01-consumers/110-health/index...Health
/01-consumers/105-type/5-resid...Homeowners
/01-consumers/105-type/6-lifeA...Life
/01-consumers/105-type/75-meds...Medicare supplement
/01-consumers/105-type/8-pet/i...Pet
/01-consumers/105-type/82-TNC-...TNC Ride-hailing
/01-consumers/105-type/85-wc/i...Workers’ compensation
/01-consumers/180-climate-chan...Climate and Sustainability
/diversity/Index.cfmText duplicate Insurance Diversity Initiative
/01-consumers/200-wrr/Californ...California FAIR plan
/01-consumers/160-cannabis/ind...Cannabis insurance information
/0250-insurers/0300-insurers/0...Commissioner's Bulletins and Notices
/0200-industry/0010-producer-o...Find an Agent or Broker
/0500-about-us/03-appointments...Long Term Care Insurance Task Force
/01-consumers/105-type/95-guid...Low Cost Auto
/01-consumers/150-other-prog/0...Text duplicate Prop 103 Consumer Intervenor Process
/0300-fraud/0100-fraud-divisio...Report insurance fraud
/email-updates/index.cfmText duplicate Subscribe to e-mail updates
/privacy-policy/Privacy Policy
/ada-compliance/ADA Compliance
/site-map/Site Map
/0500-about-us/04-employment/i...Text duplicate Career Opportunities
/0500-about-us/04-employment/0...Internships
/error/free-document-readers.cfmFree Document Readers
/error/dbmaintenance.cfmScheduled Site Maintenance
/GTranslateDisclaimer.cfmDisclaimer
A-TITLE Disclaimer

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HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://www.insurance.ca.gov/"
HTTP header
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This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
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The page response time is slow (1.50 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 14 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 14 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (52 kB).

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External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 8,890 referring domains.
This page has 934,060 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 5,474 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

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