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Meta information
79% 
Page quality
76% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
45% 
Server
72% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.63 s
File size
57.40 kB
Words
589
Media files
6
Number of links
95 internal / 15 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home Page - BridgeUSABridgeUSA
The length of the page title is perfect. (323 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The J-1 Visa offers cultural and educational exchange opportunities in the United States through a variety of programs overseen by the U.S. State Department. J-1 Exchange Visitor programs include au pairs, summer work travel, interns, high school and university student exchanges, physician exchanges and more.
The meta description is too long: 1944 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://j1visa.state.gov/
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
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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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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
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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
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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

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descriptionThe J-1 Visa offers cultural and educational exchange opportunities in the United States through a variety of programs overseen by the U.S. State Department. J-1 Exchange Visitor programs include au pairs, summer work travel, interns, high school and university student exchanges, physician exchanges and more.
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
This page contains 589 words. That's ok.
28% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
4 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 13.57 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No viewpoint tag 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 12 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
...emes/j1visa/images/logos/logo-j1-top.pngExchange Visitor Program
...visa/images/buttons/btn-lite-routej1.pngRoute J1 Blog
...ent/uploads/2023/03/krakenimages-450.jpgPortrait of Learn more.,
...loads/2024/01/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpgPortrait of Learn more.,
/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Eva-K.550.jpgPortrait of Learn more.,
/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Fiona.jpgPortrait of Learn more.,

Page structure

H1 heading
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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 Check Out Our Blog
H2 Getting an Exchange Visitor Visa
H2 Hosting a Participant
H2 Common Questions
H4 Find a program
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some internal links have dynamic parameters. All internal URLs, which are not marked as nofollow, should not contain dynamic parameters.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
There are 15 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://j1visa.state.gov/Anchor Skip to main navigation
https://j1visa.state.gov/Anchor Skip to site map
/covid-19/New window Subdomain Exchange Visitor Program Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://travel.state.gov/conte...New window External Subdomain Visa Services Operating Status Update (November 19, 2021)
https://j1visa.state.gov/Subdomain IMG-ALT Exchange Visitor Program
A-TITLE Return to Homepage
https://j1visa.state.gov/routej1IMG-ALT Route J1 Blog
https://j1visa.state.gov/basics/Subdomain VISA BASICS
A-TITLE Basic Information
https://j1visa.state.gov/basics/J-1 VISA
A-TITLE Learn about the J-1 Visa
/basics/j2-visa/J-2 VISA
A-TITLE Learn about the J-2 Visa
/basics/other-u-s-visas/OTHER STUDENT VISAS
A-TITLE Learn about Other Student Visas
/basics/facts-and-figures/FACTS & FIGURES
A-TITLE View statistics and geographical information about participants and sponsors
https://j1visa.state.gov/faqs/FAQs
A-TITLE Frequently Asked Questions
https://j1visa.state.gov/programsPROGRAMS
A-TITLE Listing of Visa Programs
/programs/stem-initiatives/NEW STEM INITIATIVES
A-TITLE Learn More about Stem Initiatives
/programs/au-pairAU PAIR
A-TITLE Learn about the Au Pair program
/programs/camp-counselorCAMP COUNSELOR
A-TITLE Learn about the Camp Counselor program
/programs/college-and-universi...COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENT
A-TITLE Learn about the College and University Student program
/programs/government-visitorGOVERNMENT VISITOR
A-TITLE Learn about the Government Visitor program
/programs/intern-programINTERN
A-TITLE Learn about the Intern program
/programs/international-visitorINTERNATIONAL VISITOR
A-TITLE Learn about the International Visitor program
/programs/physicianPHYSICIAN
A-TITLE Learn about the Physician program
/programs/professorPROFESSOR
A-TITLE Learn about the Professor program
/programs/research-scholarRESEARCH SCHOLAR
A-TITLE Learn about the Research Scholar program
/programs/secondary-school-stu...SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT
A-TITLE Learn about the Secondary School Student program
/programs/short-term-scholarSHORT-TERM SCHOLAR
A-TITLE Learn about the Short-Term Scholar program
/programs/specialistSPECIALIST
A-TITLE Learn about the Specialist program
/programs/summer-work-travelSUMMER WORK TRAVEL
A-TITLE Learn about the Summer Work Travel program
/programs/teacherTEACHER
A-TITLE Learn about the Teacher program
/programs/traineeTRAINEE
A-TITLE Learn about the Trainee program
/participantsPARTICIPANTS
A-TITLE Information for Participants
/participants/how-to-apply/APPLY FOR A J-1 VISA
A-TITLE Learn about the application process
/participants/current/adjustme...CURRENT J-1 VISA HOLDERS
A-TITLE Learn about Adjustments and Extensions
https://www.swtscholarships.org/External Subdomain AMBASSADORS FUND FOR SUMMER WORK TRAVEL
A-TITLE Learn about the Ambassadors Fund
https://www.bridgeusaldp.org/External Subdomain BRIDGEUSA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A-TITLE Learn about the Leadership Development Program
https://j1visa.state.gov/sponsorsPROGRAM SPONSORS
A-TITLE Information for Program Sponsors
/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/APPLY TO BE A SPONSOR
A-TITLE Learn how to become a Sponsor
/sponsors/current/CURRENT SPONSORS
A-TITLE Information for Current Sponsors
/hosts-and-employersHOSTS
A-TITLE Information for Hosts
/hosts-and-employers/schools/SCHOOLS
A-TITLE Information for Host Schools
/hosts-and-employers/host-fami...FAMILIES
A-TITLE Information for Host Families
/hosts-and-employers/employers/EMPLOYERS
A-TITLE Information for Host Employers
https://j1visa.state.gov/studySubdomain Gain an Education
A-TITLE Find opportunities to learn
https://j1visa.state.gov/workSubdomain Build New Skills
A-TITLE Find opportunities contribute your skills and knowledge
https://j1visa.state.gov/teachSubdomain Teach Others
A-TITLE Find opportunities to educate and instruct
https://j1visa.state.gov/programsSubdomain View all
A-TITLE View a list of J-1 Visa programs
/participants/how-to-apply/abo...Subdomain Announcing Updated Options for Form DS-2019 Learn more.
A-TITLE Banner
/category/j-1-visa/Subdomain From FOMO to Family Medicine Learn more.
A-TITLE Banner
/women-in-stem-by-abigail-gras...Subdomain Anchor Women in STEM Learn more.
A-TITLE Banner
/category/j-1-visa/Subdomain Retiree on a J-1 Visa Learn more.
A-TITLE Banner
https://educationusa.state.gov/External Subdomain See additional Academic Opportunities!
A-TITLE View academic opportunities
/basics/facts-and-figures/Subdomain See where Exchange Visitor participants go!
A-TITLE View our interactive map of sponsors and participants
https://curator.io/New window External Powered by Curator.io
https://j1visa.state.gov/routej1Subdomain Check Out Our Blog Read stories from the Exchange Visitor Program community.
A-TITLE Check Out Our Blog
/participants/Subdomain Getting an Exchange Visitor Visa Get started on your Exchange Visitor experience.
A-TITLE View information for Exchange Visitors
/hosts-and-employers/host-fami...Subdomain Hosting a Participant Welcome participants into your home or office.
A-TITLE View information for Exchange Visitor host families
/basics/common-questions/?aid=51Subdomain Who should I contact if I have concerns about the health or safety of a participant?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=47Subdomain Can I apply for an extension?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=22Subdomain How can I apply for a waiver of the two-year home-country physical presence requirement?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=49Subdomain Can I participate in another Exchange Visitor program after finishing my current program?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=48Subdomain My visa has expired during the program. What do I do?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=10Subdomain How long does it take to obtain a Exchange Visitor Visa?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=11Subdomain What documents are needed to apply for an Exchange Visitor Visa?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=1Subdomain Where do I obtain a DS-2019?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=53Subdomain If a college/university student temporarily returns to their home country due to a medical condition, can they continue their J-1 student program while study...
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=8Subdomain Where do I apply for an exchange visitor visa?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=21Subdomain How do I know if I am subject to the two-year home-country foreign residency requirement?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=26Subdomain Who should I contact about changing my visa status while I am in the United States?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=14Subdomain Do I need a sponsor?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/?aid=35Subdomain What is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)?
A-TITLE View the answer to this question
/basics/common-questions/Subdomain Text duplicate View all
A-TITLE View answers to common J-1 Visa questions
https://j1visa.state.gov/basics/Subdomain Visa Basics
A-TITLE View basic information about the Exchange Visitor Visa
/basics/facts-and-figures/Subdomain Facts & Figures
A-TITLE View statistics and geographical information about participants and sponsors
/basics/j2-visa/Subdomain About J-2 Visa
A-TITLE Learn about the J-2 Visa
/basics/other-u-s-visas/Subdomain Other U.S. Student Visas
A-TITLE Learn about other student visa options
/basics/common-questions/Subdomain Common Questions
A-TITLE View answers to common Exchange Visitor Visa questions
/participants/Subdomain Participants
A-TITLE View information for Exchange Visitor Visa participants
/participants/how-to-apply/Subdomain How to Apply
A-TITLE Learn about the application process
/participants/current/Subdomain Current Participants
A-TITLE Find information for current participants
/participants/experiences/Subdomain Participant Experiences
A-TITLE Hear stories from past participants
/participants/common-questions/Subdomain Common Questions for Participants
A-TITLE View answers to common questions from current and prospective participants
/participants/videos/Subdomain Videos
A-TITLE Watch our Exchange Visitor Visa related videos
/sponsors/Subdomain Program Sponsors
A-TITLE View information for Exchange Visitor Visa sponsors
/sponsors/become-a-sponsor/Subdomain Become a Sponsor
A-TITLE Learn how to become a sponsor for participants
/sponsors/current/Subdomain Current Sponsors
A-TITLE Find information for current sponsors
/sponsors/how-to-administer-a-...Subdomain How to Administer a Program
A-TITLE Learn how to administer a program
/sponsors/common-questions/Subdomain Common Questions for Program Sponsors
A-TITLE View answers to common Exchange Visitor Visa sponsor questions
/hosts-and-employers/Subdomain Host Families/Employers
A-TITLE View information for Exchange Visitor Host Families and Employers
/hosts-and-employers/host-fami...Subdomain For Host Families
A-TITLE View information for host families
/hosts-and-employers/employers/Subdomain For Employers
A-TITLE View information for employers
/hosts-and-employers/schools/Subdomain For Schools
A-TITLE View information for schools
/hosts-and-employers/common-qu...Subdomain Common Questions for Host Families/Employers
A-TITLE View answers to common Exchange Visitor Visa questions from host families and employers
/programs/Subdomain Programs
A-TITLE View our list of Exchange Visitor programs
/sponsors/current/ro-aro-virtu...New window RO-ARO Virtual Training
A-TITLE RO-ARO Virtual Training
/sponsors/current/sevis/login/Subdomain SEVIS login
A-TITLE Click to information about access to the SEVIS website
/sponsors/current/sevis/New window SEVIS Manuals
A-TITLE SEVIS Manuals
/sponsors/current/sevis/sevis-...New window Subdomain SEVIS Training Videos
A-TITLE View SEVIS training videos
/participants/how-to-apply/abo...Subdomain DS-2019
A-TITLE Learn more about the DS-2019 form
/sponsors/current/regulations-...Subdomain Regulations and Compliance Administration
A-TITLE Learn more about sponsor regulation and compliance
/contacts/Subdomain Contacts
A-TITLE Find contact information for various questions/topics
/about-us/Subdomain About Us
A-TITLE Learn more about the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program
http://get.adobe.com/reader/New window External Subdomain Get Adobe Reader
A-TITLE Download software to view our PDF documents
https://www.state.gov/External Subdomain U.S. Department of State
A-TITLE View the Homepage for the U.S. Department of State
https://eca.state.gov/External Subdomain Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
A-TITLE View the Homepage for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
https://foia.state.gov/External Subdomain FOIA
A-TITLE View information about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
https://www.state.gov/privacy-...External Subdomain Privacy Notice
A-TITLE View the U.S. Department of State privacy policy for this site
https://www.state.gov/copyrigh...External Subdomain Anchor Copyright Information
A-TITLE View copyright information related to this site
https://www.facebook.com/Excha...New window External Subdomain Facebook
https://twitter.com/ECAatStateNew window External Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/Exch...New window External Subdomain Instagram
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...New window External Subdomain Flickr

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://j1visa.state.gov/"
HTTP header
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The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
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The page response time of 0.63 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.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (57 kB).

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j1visa.state.gov
Home Page - BridgeUSABridgeUSA
The J-1 Visa offers cultural and educational exchange opportunities in the United States through a variety of programs overseen by the U.S. State Department. J-1 Exchange Visitor programs include au pairs, summer work travel, interns, high school and university student exchanges, physician exchanges and more.

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State56%Check
J-1 VISA55%Check
Exchange Visitor Visa55%Check
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