Pcc.edu - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
73% 
Server
74% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.32 s
File size
70.20 kB
Words
1547
Media files
35
Number of links
80 internal / 11 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Portland Community College
The length of the page title is perfect. (258 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is missing.
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

NameValue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
author[email protected]
langen
og:urlhttps://www.pcc.edu
og:typewebsite
og:titlePortland Community College
og:descriptionAs the largest college in Oregon, PCC offers high-quality and affordable education for all students. Four campuses, eight centers, and dozens of community locations offer courses and student services.
og:image/wp-content/themes/pcc/_source/images/missing-image.png
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 1547 words. That's ok.
29.2% 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.
16 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 18.65 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
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
(Somewhat important)
The following tag is repeated too often: example programs:
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
17 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
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
/_source/homepage/images/logo-trademark.svgPortland Community College
/_source/homepage/images/column-1.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/column-2.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/column-3.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/column-4.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ce/homepage/images/art-communication.jpgStudent playing violin in a production studio in front of a green screen and wearing motion capture equipment so you can see a 3D model of the student on a computer screen in front
...epage/images/missing-image-thumbnail.pngNo alt attribute provided
...age/images/business-entrepreneurship.jpgThree students in business attire having a discussion around a table
...epage/images/missing-image-thumbnail.pngNo alt attribute provided
...ge/images/construction-manufacturing.jpgStudent welding in the auto collision workshop
...epage/images/missing-image-thumbnail.pngNo alt attribute provided
...homepage/images/healthcare-emergency.jpgFour students in scrubs in a medical setting with a practice dummy patient on the exam table
...epage/images/missing-image-thumbnail.pngNo alt attribute provided
...page/images/public-service-education.jpgStudent looking at a laptop with two laughing preschool kids
...epage/images/missing-image-thumbnail.pngNo alt attribute provided
.../homepage/images/science-engineering.jpgStudents in a chemistry lab working with a flame
...epage/images/missing-image-thumbnail.pngNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/short-term.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/two-years.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/four-years.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/transfer.jpgStudents at graduation
/_source/homepage/images/cascade.jpgCascade Campus building exterior
/_source/homepage/images/rock-creek.jpgRock Creek Campus building exterior
/_source/homepage/images/southeast.jpgSoutheast Campus building exterior
/_source/homepage/images/sylvania.jpgSylvania Campus building exterior
/_source/homepage/images/map-bg.pngNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/community-ed.jpgPeople working with wood in a workshop
/_source/homepage/images/international.jpgFour international students smiling at the camera
/_source/homepage/images/esol.jpgAn instructor looking at flashcards with an ESOL student
/_source/homepage/images/ged.jpgStudents sitting in a classroom watching the instructor
/_source/homepage/images/high-school.jpgHigh school students holding PCC banners
/_source/homepage/images/workforce.jpgPeople sitting in a circle having a discussion
/_source/homepage/images/missing-image.pngNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/missing-image.pngNo alt attribute provided
/_source/homepage/images/missing-image.pngNo alt attribute provided

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon Portland Community College
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 62 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 Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon Portland Community College
H2 Start your academic journey here.
H2 Continue exploring PCC
H3 Application deadline for Fall term
H3 Free tutoring services
H3 College closed Monday, September 2
H3 A program for you
H3 Flexibility to meet your needs
H3 University transfer
H3 Same education, less money
H3 At a location near you
H3 Your success is important
H3 Opportunities no matter your goal
H3 What's happening around PCC
H3 Connect with us
H3 Take the next step
H3 Student essentials
H3 On campus
H3 Connect
H3 Get help
H4 Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design
H4 Business and Entrepreneurship
H4 Construction, Manufacturing Tech, and Transportation
H4 Healthcare and Emergency Professions
H4 Public Service, Education, and Social Sciences
H4 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
H4 Arts, Humanities, Communication, and Design Duplicate text
H4 Business and Entrepreneurship Duplicate text
H4 Construction, Manufacturing Tech, and Transportation Duplicate text
H4 Healthcare and Emergency Professions Duplicate text
H4 Public Service, Education, and Social Sciences Duplicate text
H4 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Duplicate text
H4 Short term
H4 2 years
H4 4 years
H4 Cascade Campus
H4 Rock Creek Campus
H4 Southeast Campus
H4 Sylvania Campus
H4 Centers
H4 Centers Duplicate text
H4 Help with school
H4 Help with money
H4 Family services
H4 You belong
H4 Food options
H4 Immigrant services
H4 Arts
H4 Athletics
H4 Leadership
H4 Community Education
H4 International
H4 ESOL
H4 GED®
H4 High school
H4 Workforce development
H4 PCC featured news
H4 PCC featured events
H5 Loading...
H5 Loading... Duplicate text
H5 Loading... Duplicate text
H5 Stories from around the college
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 11 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.pcc.edu/Anchor Skip to page content
https://www.pcc.edu/IMG-ALT Portland Community College
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Programs
https://www.pcc.edu/schedule/Class Schedule
https://www.pcc.edu/about/About
https://www.pcc.edu/student-life/Student Life
https://www.pcc.edu/search/Search
https://www.pcc.edu/resources/Resources
/about/contact/Contacts
https://www.pcc.edu/calendars/Calendars
https://www.pcc.edu/foundation/Give
https://my.pcc.edu/External Subdomain Log in to MyPCC
https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/Apply to PCC
https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/Application deadline for Fall term Applications for admission must be completed by Wednesday, September 11. Apply today
https://www.pcc.edu/tutoring/Free tutoring services In-person and online walk-ins and appointments. Learn more about tutoring
/enroll/registration/academic-...College closed Monday, September 2 All in-person and remote operations will be closed for Labor Day. See the academic calendar
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/View all programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/View programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Text duplicate View programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Text duplicate View programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Text duplicate View programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Text duplicate View programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Text duplicate View programs
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/Short term See certificates you can earn in 1 year or less
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/2 years See associate degrees and certificates you can earn in 2 years
https://www.pcc.edu/programs/4 years See what you can study for 2 years at PCC plus 2 years at a college or university
/university-transfer/Learn about the transfer process
/enroll/paying-for-college/tui...Tuition and fees
/enroll/paying-for-college/Paying for college
/transportation/alternatives/s...free shuttles
/programs/online/Online Learning
https://www.pcc.edu/locations/View all locations
https://www.pcc.edu/visit/Visit PCC
/locations/cascade/Cascade Campus An easily accessible campus in North Portland at the intersection of N Albina Ave and N Killingsworth St in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood
IMG-ALT Cascade Campus building exterior
/locations/rock-creek/Rock Creek Campus A spacious campus in the high-tech corridor near Hillsboro and Beaverton at the intersection of NW 185th Ave and NW Springville Rd two mile...
IMG-ALT Rock Creek Campus building exterior
/locations/southeast/Southeast Campus PCC's newest campus in diverse Southeast Portland at the intersection of SE 82nd Ave and SE Division St in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood
IMG-ALT Southeast Campus building exterior
/locations/sylvania/Sylvania Campus A wooded campus between Lake Oswego and Tigard one mile from the SW Capitol Hwy U.S. Interstate 5 exit in Portland's Far Southwest neighborhood
IMG-ALT Sylvania Campus building exterior
/locations/central/CLIMB Center on SE Water Ave two blocks south of the SE Hawthorne Blvd bridge in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood
/locations/columbia-county/Columbia County Center (OMIC TC) in Scappoose near the airport off W Lane Rd and NE Wagner Ct
/locations/hillsboro/Hillsboro Center at the intersection of SE Baseline St and SE 8th Ave near downtown Hillsboro
/locations/metro/Metro Center (PMWTC) at the intersection of NE 42nd Ave and NE Killingsworth St in Portland's Cully neighborhood
/locations/newberg/Newberg Center at the intersection of Brutscher St and E Fernwood Rd in eastern Newberg
/locations/swan-island/Swan Island Trades Center at the intersection of N Cutter Cir and N Leverman St just off Swan Island in Portland's Overlook neighborhood
/locations/vanport/Vanport Building at the intersection of SW Montgomery St and SW 5th Ave in downtown Portland near Portland State University (PSU)
/locations/willow-creek/Willow Creek Center in western Beaverton two miles south of U.S. Highway 26 at the SW 185th Ave MAX station
/locations/central/Text duplicate CLIMB Center on SE Water Ave two blocks south of the SE Hawthorne Blvd bridge in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood
/locations/columbia-county/Text duplicate Columbia County Center (OMIC TC) in Scappoose near the airport off W Lane Rd and NE Wagner Ct
/locations/hillsboro/Text duplicate Hillsboro Center at the intersection of SE Baseline St and SE 8th Ave near downtown Hillsboro
/locations/metro/Text duplicate Metro Center (PMWTC) at the intersection of NE 42nd Ave and NE Killingsworth St in Portland's Cully neighborhood
/locations/newberg/Text duplicate Newberg Center at the intersection of Brutscher St and E Fernwood Rd in eastern Newberg
/locations/swan-island/Text duplicate Swan Island Trades Center at the intersection of N Cutter Cir and N Leverman St just off Swan Island in Portland's Overlook neighborhood
/locations/vanport/Text duplicate Vanport Building at the intersection of SW Montgomery St and SW 5th Ave in downtown Portland near Portland State University (PSU)
/locations/willow-creek/Text duplicate Willow Creek Center in western Beaverton two miles south of U.S. Highway 26 at the SW 185th Ave MAX station
https://www.pcc.edu/student-life/See all the ways we support your student life
https://www.pcc.edu/student-life/Text duplicate See all the ways we support your student life
https://www.pcc.edu/community/Community Education Enrich your life with hundreds of non-credit classes
IMG-ALT People working with wood in a workshop
/international-students/International Study in the USA in over 100 areas of study
IMG-ALT Four international students smiling at the camera
https://www.pcc.edu/esol/ESOL Improve your English skills for non-native speakers
IMG-ALT An instructor looking at flashcards with an ESOL student
https://www.pcc.edu/ged/GED® Prepare for and take your high school completion test
IMG-ALT Students sitting in a classroom watching the instructor
/enroll/high-school/High school Earn college credit while still in high school
IMG-ALT High school students holding PCC banners
/opportunity-center/Workforce development Gain skills and connect with employers
IMG-ALT People sitting in a circle having a discussion
https://www.pcc.edu/news/See all stories
https://events.pcc.edu/External Subdomain See all events
https://www.pcc.edu/social/Follow PCC on social
https://www.facebook.com/portl...New window External Subdomain PCC Facebook
A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/portlandccNew window External PCC X
A-TITLE PCC X
https://www.instagram.com/port...New window External Subdomain PCC Instagram
A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/user/P...New window External Subdomain PCC YouTube
A-TITLE YouTube
https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/Text duplicate Apply to PCC
https://www.pcc.edu/visit/Text duplicate Visit PCC
/about/contact/Contact PCC
https://www.pcc.edu/enroll/Get started: Admissions
/enroll/paying-for-college/Text duplicate Paying for college
/enroll/registration/academic-...Academic calendar
https://www.pcc.edu/online/Text duplicate Online Learning
https://www.pcc.edu/locations/Locations and maps
/transportation/Transportation
https://www.pcc.edu/library/Library
https://www.pcc.edu/bookstore/Bookstore
https://www.pcc.edu/hr/jobs/Jobs at PCC
https://panthers.pcc.edu/External Subdomain Panther athletics
https://www.pcc.edu/guia/Guía en español
https://www.pcc.edu/social/Panther Pride
/accessibility/Accessibility
/about/policy/privacy.htmlPrivacy policy
/web-services/help/Get help with this website
/web-services/corrections/Send website corrections
https://www.facebook.com/portl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate PCC Facebook
A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/portlandccNew window External Text duplicate PCC X
A-TITLE PCC X
https://www.instagram.com/port...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate PCC Instagram
A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/user/P...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate PCC YouTube
A-TITLE YouTube

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.pcc.edu/"
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 (1.32 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.
This page loads 6 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 (70 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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dateThu, 05 Sep 2024 21:01:29 GMT
last-modifiedTue, 27 Aug 2024 16:39:51 GMT
accept-rangesbytes
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content-encodinggzip
pragmano-cache
expiresThu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT
cache-controlmax-age=0, no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate
x-ua-compatibleIE=edge
content-length15709
connectionclose
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
x-frame-optionsSAMEORIGIN
strict-transport-securitymax-age=16070400
set-cookie146 Characters
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 4,137 referring domains.
This page has 38,207 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 2,867 different ip addresses.

Robots.txt

User-agent: *
Disallow: /_mm/
Disallow: /_notes/
Disallow: /_baks/
Disallow: /about/profiles/
Disallow: /catalog/course-information/
Disallow: /ask-the-panther/
Disallow: /signin/
Disallow: /MMWIP/
Disallow: /scripts/webevent.pl*
Disallow: /schedule/*?fa=doquery*
Disallow: /schedule/*?fa=doadvquery*
Disallow: /schedule/*?fa=queryForm*
Disallow: /schedule/*?er=*
Disallow: /schedule/planning-guide/
Allow: /schedule/planning-guide/$

User-agent: test
Disallow: /_*
Disallow: /scripts/webevent.pl*
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: */xmlrpc.php
Disallow: *.js
Disallow: *.json
Disallow: *.css
Disallow: *.xml

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Most important keywords

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

KeywordResultRecheck
Community70%Check
College68%Check
Community College68%Check
Portland Community College68%Check
college or68%Check
Portland62%Check
PCC61%Check
4-year college or60%Check
college or university60%Check
year or57%Check

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