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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
78% 
Page structure
2% 
Link structure
67% 
Server
31% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.13 s
File size
137.40 kB
Words
1284
Media files
17
Number of links
129 internal / 33 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
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North Carolina State Parks
The length of the page title is perfect. (242 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (884 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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https://www.ncparks.gov/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
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
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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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.
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The favicon is linked correctly.

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Page quality

Content
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This page contains 1284 words. That's ok.
26.2% 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.
17 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 21.96 words is good.
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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No Apple touch icon is specified.
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Bold and strong tags
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Some tags are too long. With 76 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"most state parks in western north carolina have reopened at least partially."
Image SEO
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12 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
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There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
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No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
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This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

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Page structure

H1 heading
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Home
The H1 heading contains the words Home! Use important keywords instead.
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (4 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 43 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 Home
H2 Utility Menu
H2 Popular Topics
H2 Use the Park Catalog
H2 Visiting State Parks
H2 Fees
H2 Pets
H2 Children
H2 Accessibility
H2 Park Events
H2 Snakes
H2 Deep Sky Astronomy
H2 Exhibit Hall Tour
H2 Carolina Bay Hike
H2 Year of the Bear Events
H2 Gingerbread House Competition
H2 First Day Hike 2025
H2 First Day Hike 2025 Duplicate text
H2 Quick Links
H2 Newsroom
H2 ReserveAmerica
H2 Gift Cards
H2 Naturally Wonderful
H2 Grants
H2 Camping and facility reservations
H2 Quick links
H2 Contact a Park
H2 Raleigh Office
H2 Address
H2 Mailing Address
H2 Follow Us
H2 Network Menu
H3 About the Interactive Map
H3 NC Trails
H3 NC 100-Mile Challenge
H3 Junior Ranger
H3 Year of the Bear
H3 Our Mission
H3 Conservation
H3 Recreation
H3 Education
H3 North Carolina Friends of State Parks
H3 North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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 too many external links (33) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.ncparks.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.nc.gov/donateNew window External Subdomain Donate Now
https://www.ncdps.gov/our-orga...New window External Subdomain Go Now
https://www.ncparks.gov/Anchor How you know
https://www.nc.gov/privacyExternal Subdomain view our full privacy policy
/about-us/newsNews
https://northcarolinastatepark...External Subdomain Camping
/events-listEvents
https://www.nc.gov/External Subdomain NC.GOV
https://www.ncparks.gov/IMG-ALT Home
A-TITLE Home
/state-parksState Parks
/state-parksText duplicate State Parks
/state-parks/bobs-creek-state-...Bob's Creek State Natural Area
/state-parks/carolina-beach-st...Carolina Beach State Park
/state-parks/carvers-creek-sta...Carvers Creek State Park
/state-parks/chimney-rock-stat...Chimney Rock State Park
/state-parks/cliffs-neuse-stat...Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
/state-parks/crowders-mountain...Crowders Mountain State Park
/state-parks/dismal-swamp-stat...Dismal Swamp State Park
/state-parks/elk-knob-state-parkElk Knob State Park
/state-parks/eno-river-state-parkEno River State Park
/state-parks/falls-lake-state-...Falls Lake State Recreation Area
/state-parks/fort-fisher-state...Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
/state-parks/fort-macon-state-...Fort Macon State Park
/state-parks/goose-creek-state...Goose Creek State Park
/state-parks/gorges-state-parkGorges State Park
/state-parks/grandfather-mount...Grandfather Mountain State Park
/state-parks/hammocks-beach-st...Hammocks Beach State Park
/state-parks/hanging-rock-stat...Hanging Rock State Park
/state-parks/haw-river-state-parkHaw River State Park
/state-parks/jockeys-ridge-sta...Jockey's Ridge State Park
/state-parks/jones-lake-state-...Jones Lake State Park
/state-parks/jordan-lake-state...Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
/state-parks/kerr-lake-state-r...Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
/state-parks/lake-james-state-...Lake James State Park
/state-parks/lake-norman-state...Lake Norman State Park
/state-parks/lake-waccamaw-sta...Lake Waccamaw State Park
/state-parks/lumber-river-stat...Lumber River State Park
/state-parks/mayo-river-state-...Mayo River State Park
/state-parks/medoc-mountain-st...Medoc Mountain State Park
/state-parks/merchants-millpon...Merchants Millpond State Park
/state-parks/morrow-mountain-s...Morrow Mountain State Park
/state-parks/mount-jefferson-s...Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
/state-parks/mount-mitchell-st...Mount Mitchell State Park
/state-parks/new-river-state-parkNew River State Park
/state-parks/occoneechee-mount...Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
/state-parks/pettigrew-state-parkPettigrew State Park
/state-parks/pilot-mountain-st...Pilot Mountain State Park
/state-parks/pisgah-view-state...Pisgah View State Park
/state-parks/raven-rock-state-...Raven Rock State Park
/state-parks/rendezvous-mountainRendezvous Mountain
/state-parks/singletary-lake-s...Singletary Lake State Park
/state-parks/south-mountains-s...South Mountains State Park
/state-parks/stone-mountain-st...Stone Mountain State Park
/state-parks/weymouth-woods-sa...Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
/state-parks/william-b-umstead...William B Umstead State Park
/conservationConservation
/conservationText duplicate Conservation
/conservationAbout Our Conservation Work
/conservation/park-safety-and-...Park Safety and Respect
/conservation/volunteerVolunteer
https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/...External Subdomain Natural Resources Inventory Database
/conservation/planningPlanning
/conservation/prescribed-firePrescribed Fire
/recreationRecreation
/recreationText duplicate Recreation
/blog/2023/03/31/update-100-mi...100-Mile Challenge
/recreationAbout Our Recreation Work
/recreation/accessibility-stat...Accessibility
/recreation/campingText duplicate Camping
https://www.ncparks.gov/educationEducation
https://www.ncparks.gov/educationText duplicate Education
https://www.ncparks.gov/educationAbout Our Education Work
/black-history-north-carolina-...Black History at North Carolina State Parks
/education/field-tripsField Trips
/education/junior-ranger-programJunior Ranger Program
/education/nc-culture-kidsNC Culture Kids
/education/nature-homeNature at Home
/education/passport-programPassport Program
/education/annual-theme/year-b...Year of the Bear (2024)
https://www.ncparks.gov/about-usAbout Us
https://www.ncparks.gov/about-usText duplicate About Us
/about-us/grantsGrants
/about-us/jobsJobs
/about-us/newsroomNewsroom
/about-us/nc-state-parks-rules...Park Rules
/about-us/permitsPermits
/about-us/state-parks-reservat...Fees
https://northcarolinastatepark...External Subdomain Webstore
/about-us/organization-structureOrganization Structure
/about-us/list-contact-informa...Contact Information
/about-us/send-us-messageSend Us a Message
/about-us/newsText duplicate News
https://northcarolinastatepark...External Subdomain Text duplicate Camping
/events-listText duplicate Events
https://www.nc.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate NC.GOV
/recreation/camping/how-make-c...Reserve a Campsite
/about-us/permits/how-host-eve...Host an Event at the Park
/about-us/fees/annual-passesBuy an Annual Pass
https://northcarolinastatepark...External Subdomain Purchase from the Webstore
/about-us/jobsFind a Job
/conservation/volunteerText duplicate Volunteer
https://bi.nc.gov/t/NCParksand...New window External Subdomain Full-screen view
A-TITLE Tableau Interactive Map – Full Screen View
https://www.google.com/maps/d/...External Subdomain Google Map
A-TITLE Google Map of North Carolina State Parks
/state-parksSVG Use the Park Catalog Filter the parks list based on camping options, available facilities, and what activities are available at each park.
/about-us/state-parks-reservat...SVG Fees Most North Carolina state parks are free to access. Entrance fees are charged at the Chimney Rock attraction and during peak season at Falls Lake, J...
/conservation/park-safety-and-...SVG Pets Pets are welcome at all North Carolina state parks and campgrounds. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times. They ar...
https://www.ncparks.gov/educationSVG Children There are plenty of things to do for families at state parks. Help foster a love for nature and the outdoors at an early age by engaging the you...
/recreation/accessibility-stat...SVG Accessibility We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to benefit from our facilities, programs, services, and a...
/news/events/snakes-107 Dec Jones Lake State Park Snakes
A-TITLE Snakes
/news/events/deep-sky-astronomy7 Dec Haw River State Park Deep Sky Astronomy
A-TITLE Deep Sky Astronomy
/news/events/exhibit-hall-tour14 Dec Jones Lake State Park Exhibit Hall Tour
A-TITLE Exhibit Hall Tour
/news/events/carolina-bay-hike-221 Dec Jones Lake State Park Carolina Bay Hike
A-TITLE Carolina Bay Hike
/news/events/year-bear-events1 Jan ... Various State Parks Year of the Bear Events
A-TITLE Year of the Bear Events
/news/events/gingerbread-house...1 Dec ... Lake Norman State Park Gingerbread House Competition
A-TITLE Gingerbread House Competition
/news/events/first-day-hike-20...1 Jan Pilot Mountain State Park First Day Hike 2025
A-TITLE First Day Hike 2025
/news/events/first-day-hike-20...1 Jan Morrow Mountain State Park First Day Hike 2025
A-TITLE First Day Hike 2025
/events-listList of all park events
/about-us/newsroomSVG Newsroom
http://northcarolinastateparks...External Subdomain SVG ReserveAmerica
/about-us/fees/gift-cardsSVG Gift Cards
https://trails.nc.gov/External Subdomain NC Trails
/blog/2023/03/31/update-100-mi...NC 100-Mile Challenge
IMG-ALT Graphic for 100-Mile Challenge relaunch
/education/junior-ranger-programJunior Ranger
/education/annual-theme/year-b...Year of the Bear
IMG-ALT Graphic for 2024 Year of the Bear with the slogan "Dare to Care"
/conservationConservation To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources wit...
/recreationRecreation To provide and promote safe, healthy, and enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state
https://www.ncparks.gov/educationEducation To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage
/about-us/grants/parks-and-rec...Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
/about-us/grants/land-and-wate...Land and Water Conservation Fund
/about-us/grants/accessible-pa...Accessible Parks Grant
/about-us/grants/outdoor-recre...Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
/about-us/grants/great-trails-...Great Trails State Program
https://trails.nc.gov/trail-gr...External Subdomain Recreational Trails Program Grants
https://trails.nc.gov/state-tr...External Subdomain Complete the Trails Program / Connecting Communities to State Trails Grants
https://www.ncfsp.org/External Subdomain North Carolina Friends of State Parks Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina...
https://www.dncr.nc.gov/External Subdomain North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources The Division is part of DNCR, the state agency that oversees the state's resources for the arts, ...
https://www.ncparks.gov/Anchor A-TITLE Back to top
http://northcarolinastateparks...External Subdomain ReserveAmerica website
A-TITLE ReserveAmerica: North Carolina State Parks
/about-us/state-parks-reservat...Text duplicate Fees
A-TITLE Fees
/about-us/park-rulesText duplicate Park Rules
A-TITLE Park Rules
/state-parksFind a Park
A-TITLE Find a Park Catalog
/about-us/jobsText duplicate Jobs
A-TITLE Jobs
/conservation/volunteerText duplicate Volunteer
A-TITLE Volunteer
/about-us/newsroomText duplicate Newsroom
A-TITLE Newsroom
https://northcarolinastatepark...External Subdomain Text duplicate Webstore
A-TITLE ReserveAmerica: NC State Parks Webstore
https://trails.nc.gov/External Subdomain NC Trails Website
A-TITLE NC Trails website
/about-us/send-us-messageSend a message
A-TITLE Send Us a Message
/about-us/list-contact-informa...List of park phone numbers and email addresses
A-TITLE List of Contact Information for State Parks
https://www.facebook.com/North...External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/ncparksExternal No Text
https://instagram.com/ncstatep...External No Text
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/channe...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.pinterest.com/ncst...External Subdomain No Text
https://nc.gov/External nc.gov
A-TITLE The State of North Carolina
/webform/user_feedback?source_...Website Feedback
A-TITLE Website User Feedback Form
https://www.nc.gov/accessibilityExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Accessibility
A-TITLE Accessibility of State of North Carolina Websites
https://www.nc.gov/disclaimer-...External Subdomain Disclaimer & Terms of Use
A-TITLE Terms of Use
https://www.nc.gov/privacyExternal Subdomain Privacy Policy
A-TITLE State of North Carolina Privacy Policy
https://www.nc.gov/government/...External Subdomain Open Budget
A-TITLE State of North Carolina Open Budget
https://it.nc.gov/services/dig...External Subdomain Hosted on Digital Commons

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://www.ncparks.gov/"
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The page response time is slow (1.13 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.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (137 kB).

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