Nimh.nih.gov - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
61% 
Page quality
82% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
55% 
Server
67% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.97 s
File size
64.90 kB
Words
1381
Media files
20
Number of links
148 internal / 13 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 979 pixels long. Optimize title
There are word repetitions in the page title.
Meta description
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The meta description is missing.
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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https://www.nimh.nih.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
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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
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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.

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Page quality

Content
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There are 2 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate: If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get...
This page contains 1381 words. That's ok.
27.2% 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.
28 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 18.29 words is good.
Frames
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 5 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 28 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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14 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
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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.

Page structure

H1 heading
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There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
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Some headings occur twice on the page.
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
There are 71 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H2 Health Topics
H2 Statistics
H2 Brochures and Fact Sheets
H2 Help for Mental Illnesses
H2 Clinical Trials
H2 Stakeholder Engagement
H2 Connect with NIMH
H2 Digital Shareables
H2 Science Education
H2 Upcoming Observances and Related Events
H2 Research Funded by NIMH
H2 Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program)
H2 Priority Research Areas
H2 Resources for Researchers
H2 Opportunities & Announcements
H2 Funding Strategy for Grants
H2 Application Process
H2 Managing Grants
H2 Clinical Research
H2 Training
H2 Small Business Research
H2 Science Updates
H2 Meetings and Events
H2 Multimedia
H2 Social Media
H2 Press Resources
H2 Email Updates
H2 Innovation Speaker Series
H2 About the Acting NIMH Director
H2 Advisory Boards and Groups
H2 Strategic Plan
H2 Offices and Divisions
H2 Budget
H2 Careers at NIMH
H2 Staff Directories
H2 History
H2 Getting to NIMH
H2 Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.
H2 Health Topics Duplicate text
H2 Science Updates Duplicate text
H2 About NIMH
H2 Funding
H2 Finding Treatment
H2 Join A Study
H2 Featured Resources
H2 NIMH Information Resource Center
H2 Disclaimer
H3 Quick Links
H3 Contact the Press Office
H3 Quick Links Duplicate text
H3 Featured Topics
H3 Director’s Message: A Year of Reflection and Renewal
H3 FY 2024 Budget Fact Sheet
H3 World Bipolar Day
H3 Brochures and Fact Sheets Duplicate text
H3 Research
H3 Investigators
H3 RDoC
H3 Social Media Duplicate text
H3 Support for Clinical Trials
H3 Follow Us
H3 Subscribe to NIMH Email Updates
H4 Developing Tools for Measuring Mental Health Outcomes
H4 How the Brain Creates New Memories While Maintaining Old Ones
H4 Predictive Models Show Promise in Preventing Suicide
H4 Acting Director of NIMH
H4 NIMH Strategic Plan
H4 Inside NIMH
H5 NIMH Resources
H5 Policies and Notices
H5 Federal Resources
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
There are 3 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 13 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/IMG-ALT NIMH Logo
A-TITLE NIMH Home
https://988lifeline.org/External In Crisis? Call or Text 988
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/Home
/site-info/contact-nimhContact Us
/health/find-helpHelp for Mental Illnesses
/health/topics/espanolInformación en español
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthMental Health Information
/get-involvedGet Involved
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/researchResearch
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/fundingFunding
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/newsNews & Events
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/aboutAbout Us
/health/topicsHealth Topics NIMH offers expert-reviewed information on mental disorders and a range of topics.
/health/statisticsStatistics NIMH statistics pages include statistics on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental illness for the population of the United States.
/health/publicationsBrochures and Fact Sheets Download, read, and order free NIMH brochures and fact sheets about mental disorders and related topics.
/health/find-helpHelp for Mental Illnesses If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for yourself, a frien...
/health/trialsClinical Trials If you or a friend or family member are thinking about taking part in clinical research, this page contains basic information about clinical ...
/get-involved/public-involvementStakeholder Engagement Find out how NIMH engages a range of stakeholder organizations as part of its efforts to ensure the greatest public health impact of t...
/get-involved/connect-with-nimhConnect with NIMH Learn more about NIMH newsletters, public participation in grant reviews, research funding, clinical trials, the NIMH Gift Fund, and connec...
/get-involved/digital-shareablesDigital Shareables Use these free education and outreach materials in your community and on social media to spread the word about mental health and related t...
/get-involved/science-educationScience Education Use these free digital, outreach materials in your community and on social media to spread the word about mental health.
/get-involved/eventsUpcoming Observances and Related Events Get Involved observances calendar
/research/research-funded-by-nimhResearch Funded by NIMH NIMH supports research at universities, medical centers, and other institutions via grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Le...
/research/research-conducted-a...Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program) The Division of Intramural Research Programs (IRP) is the internal research division of the NIMH. Ov...
/research/priority-research-areasPriority Research Areas Learn about NIMH priority areas for research and funding that have the potential to improve mental health care over the short, medium...
/research/research-funded-by-n...Resources for Researchers Information about resources such as data, tissue, model organisms and imaging resources to support the NIMH research community.
/funding/opportunities-announc...Opportunities & Announcements Find all NIMH and cross-NIH funding opportunities.
/funding/funding-strategy-for-...Funding Strategy for Grants Read more about the NIMH Strategic Plan for Research, Strategic Research Priorities, the anatomy of NIMH funding, and our yearly ...
/funding/grant-writing-and-app...Application Process Explore the NIMH grant application process, including how to write your grant, how to submit your grant, and how the review process works.
/funding/managing-your-grantManaging Grants Learn about how NIMH manages research grants, including policies and reporting requirements.
/funding/clinical-researchClinical Research Find the latest NIH and NIMH policies, guidance, and resources for clinical research.
/funding/trainingTraining Explore NIMH research training and career development opportunities.
/funding/sbirSmall Business Research Learn about funding opportunities for small businesses.
/funding/opportunities-announc...Funding & Grant News
/funding/opportunities-announc...Support for Clinical Trials at NIMH
/news/science-updatesScience Updates List of NIMH science updates including press releases, research highlights, and institute announcements.
/news/eventsMeetings and Events Details about upcoming events—including meetings, conferences, workshops, lectures, webinars, and chats—sponsored by NIMH.
/news/mediaMultimedia NIMH videos and podcasts featuring science news, lecture series, meetings, seminars, and special events.
/news/social-mediaSocial Media The latest information and resources on mental disorders shared on X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
/news/press-resourcesPress Resources Information about NIMH, research results, summaries of scientific meetings, and mental health resources.
/news/email-updatesEmail Updates Updates about mental health topics, including NIMH news, upcoming events, mental disorders, funding opportunities, and research.
/news/innovation-speaker-seriesInnovation Speaker Series An annual lecture series dedicated to innovation, invention, and scientific discovery.
/about/directorAbout the Acting NIMH Director Learn more about the Acting Director of the NIMH, Shelli Avenevoli, Ph.D.
/about/advisory-boards-and-groupsAdvisory Boards and Groups Read about the boards and groups that advise and provide guidance to the Institute.
/about/strategic-planning-reportsStrategic Plan Learn more about NIMH's roadmap for the Institute’s research priorities over the next five years.
/about/organizationOffices and Divisions Learn more about the functions of each NIMH office and division.
/about/budgetBudget Read the annual NIMH Congressional Justifications.
/about/careersCareers at NIMH Search for jobs, including scientific, administrative and executive careers at NIMH.
/about/staff-directoriesStaff Directories Find the names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and office locations of NIMH staff.
/about/nimh-historyHistory Explore key milestones, discoveries, and the impact of NIMH-funded studies on mental health.
/about/connect-with-nimhGetting to NIMH Find directions, maps, parking information, and other visitor information for NIMH.
/about/connect-with-nimh/donat...Contribute to Mental Health Research
A-TITLE Donate to Mental Health Research
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthText duplicate Mental Health Information
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthMental Health Information Home
/health/topicsHealth Topics
/health/statisticsStatistics
/health/publicationsBrochures and Fact Sheets
/health/find-helpText duplicate Help for Mental Illnesses
/health/trialsClinical Trials
/get-involvedText duplicate Get Involved
/get-involvedGet Involved Home
/get-involved/public-involvementStakeholder Engagement
/get-involved/connect-with-nimhConnect with NIMH
/get-involved/digital-shareablesDigital Shareables
/get-involved/science-educationScience Education
/get-involved/eventsUpcoming Observances and Related Events
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/researchText duplicate Research
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/researchResearch Home
/research/research-funded-by-nimhResearch Funded by NIMH
/research/research-conducted-a...Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/fundingText duplicate Funding
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/fundingFunding Home
/funding/opportunities-announc...Opportunities & Announcements
/funding/funding-strategy-for-...Strategy for Research Grants
/funding/grant-writing-and-app...Grant Writing & Approval Process
/funding/managing-your-grantManaging Grants
/funding/clinical-researchClinical Research
/funding/trainingResearch Training and Career Development Opportunities
/funding/sbirSmall Business Research
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/newsText duplicate News & Events
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/newsNews & Events Home
/news/science-updatesScience Updates
/news/eventsMeetings and Events
/news/mediaMultimedia
/news/social-mediaSocial Media
/news/press-resourcesPress Resources
/news/email-updatesEmail Updates
/news/innovation-speaker-seriesInnovation Speaker Series
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/aboutText duplicate About Us
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/aboutAbout Us Home
/about/directorAbout the Acting NIMH Director
/about/advisory-boards-and-groupsAdvisory Boards and Groups
/about/strategic-planning-reportsStrategic Plan
/about/organizationOffices and Divisions
/about/budgetBudget
/about/careersCareers at NIMH
/about/staff-directoriesStaff Directories
/about/nimh-historyHistory
/about/connect-with-nimhGetting to NIMH
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/aboutLearn about NIMH
/health/topicsText duplicate Health Topics
/health/topics/anxiety-disordersAnxiety Disorders
/health/topics/attention-defic...Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
/health/topics/autism-spectrum...Autism Spectrum Disorder
/health/topics/bipolar-disorderBipolar Disorder
/health/topics/borderline-pers...Borderline Personality Disorder
/health/topics/depressionDepression
/health/topics/eating-disordersEating Disorders
/health/topics/obsessive-compu...Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
/health/topics/post-traumatic-...Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
/health/topics/schizophreniaSchizophrenia
/health/topics/suicide-preventionSuicide Prevention
/health/topicsMore Topics
/about/director/messages/2024/...Director’s Message: A Year of Reflection and Renewal
/about/budget/nimh-fy-2024-bud...FY 2024 Budget Fact Sheet
/get-involved/digital-toolkit-...World Bipolar Day
/news/science-updatesText duplicate Science Updates
A-TITLE Science News
/news/science-updates/developi...Developing Tools for Measuring Mental Health Outcomes
/news/science-updates/2025/how...How the Brain Creates New Memories While Maintaining Old Ones
/news/science-updates/2025/pre...Predictive Models Show Promise in Preventing Suicide
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/aboutAbout NIMH
/about/directorActing Director of NIMH
/about/strategic-planning-reportsNIMH Strategic Plan
/research/research-funded-by-n...Inside NIMH
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/fundingText duplicate IMG-ALT Funding
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/fundingTrivial anchor text
Read More
/health/find-helpIMG-ALT Finding treatment
/health/find-helpText duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read More
/research/research-conducted-a...IMG-ALT Join a study
/research/research-conducted-a...Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
Read More
/health/publicationsText duplicate Brochures and Fact Sheets
/health/publications/espanolEn español
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/researchText duplicate Research
/research/research-conducted-a...Investigators
/research/research-funded-by-n...RDoC
/news/social-mediaText duplicate Social Media
/funding/opportunities-announc...Support for Clinical Trials
https://infocenter.nimh.nih.gov/External Subdomain Talk to a representative
/site-info/policiesfull external linking policy
https://www.instagram.com/nimh...External Subdomain Instagram‌
A-TITLE NIMH Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/nimhgovExternal Subdomain Facebook
A-TITLE NIMH Facebook
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain Linkedin
A-TITLE NIMH LinkedIn
https://twitter.com/nimhgovExternal Twitter
A-TITLE NIMH Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/nimhgovExternal Subdomain YouTube
A-TITLE NIMH YouTube
/news/email-updatesA-TITLE NIMH Newsletters
/news/web-channelsA-TITLE NIMH News Feeds
/health/topicsText duplicate Health Topics
/health/publicationsText duplicate Brochures and Fact Sheets
/site-info/contact-nimhText duplicate Contact Us
/health/topics/espanolText duplicate Información en español
/site-info/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/site-info/policiesWebsite Policies
http://www.nih.gov/icd/od/foia...External Subdomain FOIA
/site-info/accessibilityAccessibility
https://www.hhs.gov/vulnerabil...External Subdomain HHS Vulnerability Disclosure
http://www.nih.gov/External Subdomain National Institutes of Health (NIH)
https://www.nih.gov/virtual-tour/External Subdomain NIH Virtual Tour
https://www.hhs.gov/External Subdomain U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.usa.gov/External Subdomain USA.gov
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/Anchor Top

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://www.nimh.nih.gov/"
HTTP header
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No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
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The page response time of 0.97 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 4 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 5 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (65 kB).

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External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 6,841 referring domains.
This page has 1,262,008 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 4,419 different ip addresses.

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Allow: /core/*.jpg
Allow: /core/*.jpeg
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Allow: /profiles/*.js?
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# Directories
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
# Files
Disallow: /README.txt
Disallow: /web.config
Disallow: /search-nimh
Disallow: /search-nimh-health-topics
Disallow: /search-nimh-news
Disallow: /search-nimh-publications
Disallow: /search-nimh-videos
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Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/reply/
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Disallow: /node/add/
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /user/register/
Disallow: /user/password/
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Most important keywords

Following keywords were found. You can check the keyword optimization of this page for each keyword.

KeywordResultRecheck
NIMH68%Check
mental59%Check
Health59%Check
Mental Health59%Check
NIMH research58%Check
treatment57%Check
NIMH funding57%Check
mental illnesses56%Check
Find NIMH56%Check
NIMH brochures55%Check

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