Iol.co.za - SEO Checker

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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
68% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
13% 
Server
87% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.76 s
File size
335.70 kB
Words
1779
Media files
104
Number of links
416 internal / 34 external

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Title
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IOL | News that Connects South Africans
The length of the page title is perfect. (366 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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Discover the world of IOL, bringing you a mix of current news across politics, sport, business, motoring and lifestyle. Telling your stories and driving change!
The length of the meta description is perfect. (957 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
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Language
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Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
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Content
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Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
The average number of words per sentence of 30.71 words is high.
This page contains 1779 words. That's ok.
21.4% 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.
7 paragraphs were found on this page.
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There are no duplicates on the site.
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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 36 tags for this page.
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...eration=CROP&offset=0x0&resize=1333x1333Blommetjies misses late conversion as fighting Stormers go down to Hanekom-inspired Bulls
...eration=CROP&offset=0x0&resize=2870x2870Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland: Donald Trump love more than just UFC 312 sideshow
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...eration=CROP&offset=0x0&resize=1066x1066SONA 2025: How Ramaphosa's R20 billion fund aims to empower Black businesses
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Page structure

H1 heading
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AfriForum's U-turn on ‘white genocide’ as they decline Trump’s refugee offer
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
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Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 73 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 AfriForum's U-turn on ‘white genocide’ as they decline Trump’s refugee offer
H2 Shauwn Mkhize faces legal setbacks in tax dispute with SARS
H2 Late drama as Bulls defeat Stormers in the URC
H2 Get set for 'Paradise': a sci-fi political thriller that will blow your mind
H2 Ramaphosa's plan to tackle unemployment is just talk and SA needs action
H3 Trending on IOL
H3 News
H3 Politics
H3 GNU partners react to proposals in State of the Nation Address
H3 Sport
H3 Lifestyle
H3 Entertainment
H3 Business
H3 Partnered
H4 Fears Trump will axe South Africa from Agoa after USAID funding cull
H5 ‘If you leave, leave the boerewors, bobotie and milk tart behind’ - South Africans react to Trump’s latest order
H5 Find the perfect Valentine's Day gift: romantic ideas to melt hearts
H5 Put your best foot forward: essential tips for healthy feet on long walks
H5 C-section recovery: the not-so-secret guide to bouncing back for new moms
H5 Introducing the King: Hisense Mini-LED 100U7K
H5 U18 Craven Week welcomes STADIO as headline sponsor
H5 Beyond the Docks: Shipping Containers for Sale - The Next Big Thing in Tiny Living
H6 South Africa hits back at Trump’s executive orders, refugee offer for economically privileged Afrikaners
H6 Costly DRC deployment leaves families of fallen SANDF soldiers waiting
H6 Ruto urges immediate ceasefire in DRC amid ongoing conflict
H6 Frustrations across varsities as registration processes face systemic challenges | Student Survival 2025
H6 Nasreddine Nabi is staying, but Pitso Mosimane says Kaizer Chiefs coach 'not really convincing'
H6 Self-employed mother wins over R11 million in Lotto Plus 2 jackpot
H6 SONA 2025 | Mixed reactions from GNU partners and left-wing parties to Ramaphosa's speech
H6 South Africa hits back at Trump’s executive orders, refugee offer for economically privileged Afrikaners Duplicate text
H6 AfriForum's U-turn on ‘white genocide’ as they decline Trump’s refugee offer Duplicate text
H6 Donald Trump offers 'sanctuary' to Afrikaners as he continues to peddle lies over SA's Land Expropriation Act
H6 Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi meet in Tanzania summit over Goma conflict
H6 Change your number plate or be fined, KZN motorists warned
H6 Students warned to be alert over accommodation scams | Student Survival 2025
H6 SONA 2025: Are Ramaphosa's promises just empty words?
H6 Cyril Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation Address: 10 key highlights
H6 South Africa hits back at Trump’s executive orders, refugee offer for economically privileged Afrikaners Duplicate text
H6 Ruto urges immediate ceasefire in DRC amid ongoing conflict Duplicate text
H6 Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane slams GNU’s failure to reach legislative agreements
H6 Early Bird tickets now available for Cape Town International Jazz Festival
H6 Durban’s community heroes: how local businesses are tackling water crisis
H6 GNU partners react to proposals in State of the Nation Address Duplicate text
H6 Trump’s executive order: mixed reactions from South African political parties
H6 MPs demand clarity from Ramaphosa on SANDF deployment in the DRC
H6 How and when the police arrested the six AKA murder suspects
H6 5 Financial Tips for a Stress-Free Festive
H6 Trump’s executive order: mixed reactions from South African political parties Duplicate text
H6 MPs demand clarity from Ramaphosa on SANDF deployment in the DRC Duplicate text
H6 Ruto urges immediate ceasefire in DRC amid ongoing conflict Duplicate text
H6 Afrikaner leaders reject Trump’s refugee offer amid land policy concerns
H6 AfriForum's U-turn on ‘white genocide’ as they decline Trump’s refugee offer Duplicate text
H6 The fallout of US President Donald Trump's foreign aid freeze on South African media
H6 COMMENT: Akker cameo won it for Bulls against tenacious Stormers in terrific game of rugby
H6 Nasreddine Nabi is staying, but Pitso Mosimane says Kaizer Chiefs coach 'not really convincing' Duplicate text
H6 Blommetjies misses late conversion as fighting Stormers go down to Hanekom-inspired Bulls
H6 Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland: Donald Trump love more than just UFC 312 sideshow
H6 Donald Trump to make historic Super Bowl visit as NFL aims to keep diversity programs alive
H6 Billy Monama's 'Back to the Future' concert returns to Soweto
H6 Kanye West plea to free Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sparks social media outcry
H6 Join the celebration of music and community at Cape Town's ‘Up The Creek’ festival
H6 Tresor makes a triumphant comeback with new single ‘Wale Wale’
H6 ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ makes a cinematic comeback with a new cast after 20 years
H6 Bonko Khoza, Ayanda Borotho and Nelisiwe Sibiya to star in Mzansi Magic's 'iThonga'
H6 ‘My Brother's Keeper’ faces backlash as extras demand payment for work
H6 Honda-Nissan merger talks basically over due to 'unacceptable' terms: report
H6 SONA 2025 Reaction: 'Are we really open for business', President Ramaphosa?
H6 SONA 2025: How Ramaphosa's R20 billion fund aims to empower Black businesses
H6 SONA 2025: Ramaphosa pledges R940 billion in infrastructure funding to address unemployment
H6 SONA 2025: How Ramaphosa's speech could affect the rand
H6 Sections on IOL
H6 More on IOL
H6 Subscribe
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Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
There are 7 links with a trivial anchor text.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (34) on this page.
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/business-report/bricsText duplicate BRICS
/news/educationText duplicate Education
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/news/feel-goodText duplicate Good News
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