Sailingmagazine.net - SEO Checker

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71% 
Page quality
43% 
Page structure
29% 
Link structure
25% 
Server
46% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.62 s
File size
104.20 kB
Words
579
Media files
34
Number of links
162 internal / 9 external

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Meta specifications

Title
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Sailing Magazine
The page title is too short. (155 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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Since 1966 SAILING Magazine has been the sailor's magazine. SAILING has monthly columns by yacht designer Bob Perry, carries the largest boat tests done by any American sailing magazines, and elaborate monthly departments cover gear, technology, sailing t
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Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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No canonical link is 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
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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
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29.2% of the text are stop words.
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HTTPS
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Page structure

H1 heading
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Which way is better: Erie Canal or the St. Lawrence?
Too many H1 headings
Headings
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Heading structure

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H1 Which way is better: Erie Canal or the St. Lawrence?
H1 How do I prepare for a new boat delivery?
H1 How do I keep my A-sail under control?
H1 How do I replace leaking hatches?
H1 How do I stop my mast from leaking?
H1 How should I rig a preventer?
H1 Tachometer troubles and lazy jack mounting questions
H1 Do I need to add running backstays?
H1 Sailing in light air
H1 Bargin Boats to Sail Now
H1 Annapolis Sailboat Show
H1 Prism
H1 Sailing's Forgotten Coast
H1 Foul weather gear care
H1 September 2024
H1 A ‘textbook perfect’ rescue
H1 Outbound 5360
H1 Dufour 44
H1 Hunter Vision 32
H1 Elan Impression 43
H1 Cayman 28
H1 Rapido 40
H1 Wisp
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H1 Sailing's Forgotten Coast Duplicate text
H1 A ‘textbook perfect’ rescue Duplicate text
H1 Columns & Blogs
H1 How a ‘beautiful sport’ uplifts the lives of some special new sailors
H1 Which way is better: Erie Canal or the St. Lawrence? Duplicate text
H1 A charter cruise is a gift that keeps on giving
H1 Is sailing risky? Not if you believe the data over the actuaries
H1 Recent Articles
H1 Solaris 44 Duplicate text
H1 Sailing in light air Duplicate text
H1 Hunter Vision 32 Duplicate text
H1 Prism Duplicate text
H1 From Our Archives
H1 Yo Ho Ho and a Charter of Rum
H1 The Great Circle Route:...
H1 Paradise Bound
H1 What to do when the worst happens
H1 New Gear
H1 Med Kit
H1 Cut it loose
H1 Inflatable PFD
H1 Sunscreen for sailors
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H1 Sound the alarm
H1 Light up the night
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H1 Dufour 44 Duplicate text
H1 Cayman 28 Duplicate text
H1 Current Issue
H1 Annapolis Sailboat Show Duplicate text
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H1 September 2024 Duplicate text
H1 Which way is better: Erie Canal or the St. Lawrence? Duplicate text
H1 Bargin Boats to Sail Now Duplicate text
H1 A charter cruise is a gift that keeps on giving Duplicate text
H1 Rapido 40 Duplicate text
H2 This powerful performance cruiser exudes Italian style above and below deck
H2 Sailing well when the wind drops can be challenging but rewarding
H2 This recreational coastal cruiser is designed for effortless sailing
H2 For this owner she’s not just a boat, she’s a soulmate
H2 Adventure Medical Kits Marine 1000
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H2 Spinlock Deckvest 5D
H2 Winslow Marine Super Light
H2 SOS Distress Light
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H2 Navisafe Navi
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H2 A family cruiser that has so many interior options there’s sure to be one to suit
H2 This gentleman’s skiff takes you sailing fast and comfortable
H4 Thank you!
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36 links don't have an anchor text.
There are 12 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
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There are 9 external links on this page.
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/article-2582-hunter-vision-32...Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
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/articles.sec-142-1-for-the-lo...For the love of a boat
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https://twitter.com/sailingmag...New window External No Text
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Since 1966 SAILING Magazine has been the sailor's magazine. SAILING has monthly columns by yacht designer Bob Perry, carries the largest boat tests done by any American sailing magazines, and elaborate monthly departments cover gear, technology, sailing t

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