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Meta information
80% 
Page quality
91% 
Page structure
40% 
Link structure
66% 
Server
86% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.01 s
File size
83.20 kB
Words
911
Media files
22
Number of links
95 internal / 95 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
New York State Education Department
The length of the page title is perfect. (345 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States.
The meta description is too long: 1210 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
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
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
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
(Somewhat important)
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
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
The average number of words per sentence of 27.4 words is high.
This page contains 911 words. That's ok.
17% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
6 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.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
A viewport "width=device-width" 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 18 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
/sites/all/images/LOGO-dropshadow.pngNysed Logo
/sites/all/images/nysed-logo.pngNew York State Education Department Logo
/sites/default/files/linkedin1.pngLinkedIn Icon
/sites/default/files/instagram.pngInstagram Icon
/sites/default/files/x-logo.pngX Icon
/sites/default/files/facebook1.pngFacebook Icon
...r.png?itok=WmKwaY8O&timestamp=1713978546NY HELPS Career Opportunities: No Exam Required.
...n.png?itok=QBFm4R5D&timestamp=1713979296Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Judith Chin
...m.jpg?itok=aI-CwIXF&timestamp=1622814704New York State Museum
...ms/dei-policy-guidance.png?itok=ra1frALrdiverse group of smiling students
...ity-guidance-twitter-1.jpg?itok=7nm2oIPqSilhouettes of hands against a white brick wall with a blue and pink banner. The words "education, respect, safety, peace, dignity, hope, humanity, inclusion, equality and justice" are written on the wall.
.../new-york-state-museum.jpg?itok=aI-CwIXFNew York State Museum
...cape/public/grad-rates.jpg?itok=uNFmfxWVstudents with diplomas
...-view-of-happy-schoo-292192834-small.jpgPhoto of students
...s/default/files/highered-home-image3.jpgPhoto of students
...default/files/adulted-homepage-image.jpgPhoto of students
/sites/default/files/op-homepage-image.jpgPhoto of students
/sites/default/files/nys-museum-logo-2.pngNYS Museum Logo
...es/default/files/nys-archives-logo-2.pngNYS Archives Logo
/sites/default/files/nys-library-logo-2.pngNYS Library Logo
/sites/all/images/LOGO-dropshadow.pngNysed Logo

Page structure

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

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Latest News
H1 Trending Topics
H1 Pre-K through Grade 12 Education
H1 Program Offices
H1 Cultural Institutions
H2 New York State Education Department
H2 Featured Video
H2 Featured Story
H2 Featured Story Duplicate text
H2 Resources
H2 P-12 News
H2 Higher Education
H2 Adult Ed & Vocational Services
H2 Office of the Professions
H2 Get the Latest Updates!
H2 Popular Topics
H2 How do I...?
H2 Quick Links
H2 Media Center
H2 CONTACT US
H2 EMAIL CONTACTS
H4 Recent News:
H5 Sign up
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 too many external links (95) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.nysed.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.nysed.gov/Home
http://www.regents.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Board of Regents
https://www.nysed.gov/news/2024News
A-TITLE News
/about/index-a-zIndex
/contact-NYSEDContact Us
https://www.nysed.gov/hrEmployment
https://portal.nysed.gov/abpExternal Subdomain Business Portal
https://www.nysed.gov/coronavirusCOVID-19
https://www.nysed.gov/Translate
/contact-NYSEDText duplicate Contact Us
https://www.nysed.gov/hrText duplicate Employment
https://portal.nysed.gov/abpExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Business Portal
https://www.nysed.gov/Subdomain IMG-ALT Nysed Logo
https://www.nysed.gov/Subdomain IMG-ALT New York State Education Department Logo
/about/google-translate-discla...Subdomain Disclaimer
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain IMG-ALT LinkedIn Icon
https://www.instagram.com/nyse...External Subdomain IMG-ALT Instagram Icon
https://twitter.com/NYSEDNewsExternal IMG-ALT X Icon
https://www.facebook.com/NYSta...External Subdomain IMG-ALT Facebook Icon
https://www.nysed.gov/NYSED
https://www.nysed.gov/aboutAbout NYSED
/about/commissionerCommissioner
/about/affiliatesUSNY Affiliates
/about/orgchartOrganization Chart
/about/acronymsAcronyms
/nysed-buildingSubdomain Building Tours
/about/program-officesProgram Offices
http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/r...External Subdomain Rules & Regulations
http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Office of Counsel
http://www.sro.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Office of State Review
https://www.nysed.gov/hrText duplicate Employment
/new-york-state-education-depa...Freedom of Information (FOIL)
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/legcoordExternal Subdomain Governmental Relations
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aep...External Subdomain Adult Education
http://www.nysed.gov/bilingual-edSubdomain Bilingual Education
/career-technical-education/Subdomain Career & Technical Education
http://www.oce.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Cultural Education
https://www.nysed.gov/deiDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion
/early-learning/Subdomain Early Learning
/educator-qualitySubdomain Educator Quality
http://www.nysed.gov/essaSubdomain Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
/grad-measuresGraduation Measures
/higher-educationSubdomain Higher Education
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse...External Subdomain High School Equivalency
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/natamer/External Subdomain Indigenous Education
http://www.nysed.gov/mbkSubdomain My Brother's Keeper
https://www.op.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Office of the Professions
/about/program-officesSubdomain P-12 Education
/special-education/Subdomain Special Education
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vrExternal Subdomain Vocational Rehabilitation
/next-generation-learning-stan...Subdomain Next Generation Learning Standards: ELA and Math
/standards-instructionOffice of Standards and Instruction
/curriculum-instruction/genera...Subdomain Diploma Requirements
https://www.nysed.gov/trleTeaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments (TRLE)
/state-assessmentSubdomain Office of State Assessment
/state-assessment/computer-bas...Subdomain Computer-Based Testing
/state-assessment/testing-sche...Subdomain Exam Schedules
/state-assessment/elementary-a...Subdomain Grades 3-8 Tests
/state-assessment/high-school-...Subdomain Regents Exams
/state-assessment/new-york-sta...Subdomain New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)
/state-assessment/new-york-sta...Subdomain English as a Second Language Tests
/educator-integrity/report-edu...Subdomain Test Security
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain Teachers
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain Teaching Assistants
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain Pupil Personnel Services Staff
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain School Administrators
http://www.op.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Professionals
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/bps...External Subdomain Career Schools
/educator-integrity/fingerprin...Subdomain Fingerprinting
/accountability/Subdomain Accountability
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/oas/External Subdomain Audit Services
/budget-coordination/Subdomain Budget Coordination
http://portal.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate Business Portal
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Chief Financial Office
http://www.cn.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Child Nutrition
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/facplan/External Subdomain Facilities Planning
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/mgtserv/External Subdomain Ed Management Services
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/schoo...External Subdomain Pupil Transportation Services
https://www.nysed.gov/orissSubdomain Religious and Independent School Support
https://portal.nysed.gov/pls/s...External Subdomain SEDREF Query
http://data.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Public Data
/data-privacy-securitySubdomain Data Privacy and Security
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/External Subdomain Information & Reporting
https://statejobs.ny.gov/publi...External Subdomain IMG-ALT NY HELPS Career Opportunities: No Exam Required.
https://statejobs.ny.gov/publi...External Subdomain Explore NY HELPS Positions at NYSED
/news/2024/new-york-state-libr...New York State Library Announces May Public Programs
/news/2024/state-education-dep...State Education Department Releases Report on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools
/news/2024/new-york-state-libr...New York State Library Announces April Public Programs
/about/commissionerCOMMISSIONER'S PAGE
/video/ensuring-educational-ex...Ensuring Educational Excellence and Equity: NYS Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures
/video-galleryVideo Gallery
/news/2024/board-regents-unani...IMG-ALT Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Judith Chin
/news/2024/board-regents-unani...Board of Regents Unanimously Elects Judith Chin to Serve as Vice Chancellor
https://www.nysed.gov/newsMore News
/news/2024/new-york-state-libr...IMG-ALT New York State Museum
/news/2024/new-york-state-libr...Text duplicate New York State Library Announces May Public Programs
https://www.nysed.gov/newsText duplicate More News
https://bit.ly/445bx50External Guidance for Schools to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
https://bit.ly/43qEBogExternal Framework for Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Students
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/External Subdomain State Museum
https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/External Subdomain State Library
http://www.archives.nysed.gov/External Subdomain State Archives
/grad-measuresSubdomain Text duplicate Graduation Measures
/curriculum-instructionSubdomain Standards and Instruction
/state-assessmentSubdomain Assessments
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/speci...External Subdomain Text duplicate Special Education
/information-reporting-servicesSubdomain Data
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/fmis/External Subdomain School Operations
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/External Subdomain Student Support Services
/student-data-privacySubdomain Student Data Privacy
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/External Subdomain View More
https://www.nysed.gov/newsSubdomain News page
https://www.nysed.gov/newslettersSubdomain newsletters page
https://www.nysed.gov/subscribeSubdomain Sign up to receive newsletters
https://ogs.ny.gov/flags-new-y...External Subdomain Office of General Services website
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/External Subdomain MORE P-12 NEWS
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/...External Subdomain Becoming a Teacher
/college-university-evaluationSubdomain Colleges & Universities
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain Certification Exams
/postsecondary-servicesSubdomain Scholarships and Grants
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/...External Subdomain TEACH System
/higher-educationSubdomain Text duplicate View More
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aep...External Subdomain Adult Education Programs and Policy
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/bps...External Subdomain Career Training Schools
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/hse...External Subdomain Text duplicate High School Equivalency
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/External Subdomain Text duplicate Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate View More
https://www.op.nysed.gov/about...External Subdomain How Do I...
https://www.op.nysed.gov/enfor...External Subdomain File a Complaint
https://www.op.nysed.gov/about...External Subdomain Learn About OP
https://www.op.nysed.gov/regis...External Subdomain Online Registration
https://www.op.nysed.gov/profe...External Subdomain Apply for Licensure
https://www.op.nysed.gov/board...External Subdomain State Boards
https://www.op.nysed.gov/verif...External Subdomain Verify a Professional License
https://www.op.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate View More
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Visit
http://www.archives.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Explore
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Search
https://www.nysed.gov/subscribeSubdomain Sign up
https://www.p12.nysed.gov/psc/External Subdomain Charter Schools
https://www.nysed.gov/deiText duplicate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
https://www.nysed.gov/essaSubdomain Text duplicate Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
/grad-measuresText duplicate Graduation Measures
https://www.acces.nysed.gov/hs...External Subdomain High School Equivalency Test
/next-generation-learning-stan...Subdomain Next Generation Learning Standards
https://www.op.nysed.gov/opsea...External Subdomain Professional Licenses & Certification
https://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/External Subdomain Reports & Data
https://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/...External Subdomain School Climate
https://data.nysed.gov/External Subdomain School Report Cards
https://www.p12.nysed.gov/spec...External Subdomain Text duplicate Special Education
https://stateaid.nysed.gov/External Subdomain State Aid
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain Teacher Certification
https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/External Subdomain Vocational Services
https://data.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Find a school report card
https://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/...External Subdomain Find assessment results
https://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/...External Subdomain Find high school graduation rates
/finance-business/funding-grantsSubdomain Find information about grants
/next-generation-learning-stan...Subdomain Get information about learning standards
https://www.highered.nysed.gov...External Subdomain Get information about my teacher certification
https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/External Subdomain Obtain vocational services
https://www.counsel.nysed.gov/...External Subdomain Serve legal papers
https://www.op.nysed.gov/opsea...External Subdomain Verify a licensed professional
https://www.counsel.nysed.gov/...External Subdomain File an appeal to the Commissioner
https://www.nysed.gov/aboutAbout the New York State Education Department
/about/about-usnyAbout the University of the State of New York (USNY)
https://portal.nysed.gov/External Subdomain Business Portal for School Administrators
https://www.nysed.gov/hrEmployment Opportunities
https://www.nysed.gov/foilSubdomain FOIL (Freedom of Information Law)
https://www.counsel.nysed.gov/...External Subdomain Incorporation for Education Corporations
A-TITLE Create education corporations for the purpose of operating educational institutions of all kinds
https://www.archives.nysed.gov/External Subdomain NYS Archives
https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/External Subdomain NYS Library
https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/External Subdomain NYS Museum
/online-servicesNYSED Online Services
https://www.oce.nysed.gov/publ...External Subdomain Public Broadcasting
http://www.nysed.gov/newslettersSubdomain Newsletters
https://www.nysed.gov/subscribeSubdomain Subscribe
/video-gallerySubdomain Text duplicate Video Gallery
https://www.facebook.com/NYSta...External Subdomain Facebook
https://twitter.com/NYSEDNewsExternal X (Formerly Twitter)
https://www.instagram.com/nyse...External Subdomain Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain LinkedIn
/about/index-a-zSubdomain CONTACT US
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/con...External Subdomain Adult Education & Vocational Services
https://eservices.nysed.gov/pr...External Subdomain Anchor Text duplicate Office of the Professions
/office-diversity-and-accessSubdomain Diversity & Access
/terms-of-useSubdomain Anchor Accessibility
/privacy-policySubdomain Internet Privacy Policy
/terms-of-useSubdomain Anchor Text duplicate Disclaimer
/terms-of-useSubdomain Terms of Use

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.nysed.gov/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is slow (1.01 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 (83 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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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 7,627 referring domains.
This page has 1,206,512 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 4,432 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
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The page has 100 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

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Disallow: /heds/
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Disallow: /tapeusage/
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Disallow: /fm/
Disallow: /fmis/
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Disallow: /INSTALL.mysql.txt
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Disallow: /MAINTAINERS.txt
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Disallow: /UPGRADE.txt
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