Suffolk.edu - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
100% 
Page quality
76% 
Page structure
32% 
Link structure
22% 
Server
95% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
2.47 s
File size
102.60 kB
Words
1345
Media files
18
Number of links
161 internal / 30 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Suffolk University in Boston - Suffolk University
There are word repetitions in the page title.
The length of the page title is perfect. (421 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
Meta description
(Critically important)
Suffolk University in Boston is a private higher education institution offering full- and part-time undergraduate, graduate, and law programs.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (852 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
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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og:descriptionSuffolk University in Boston is a private higher education institution offering full- and part-time undergraduate, graduate, and law programs.
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
The average number of words per sentence of 30.67 words is high.
This page contains 1345 words. That's ok.
27.7% 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.
8 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, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
Some tags are too long. With 125 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"on sunday, may 19, the suffolk community gathered at boston's leader bank pavilion to celebrate the gr..."
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
7 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
...mages/svg/suffolk-logo-stacked-white.svgSuffolk University Boston
...ffolk/images/svg/suffolk-logo-boston.svgSuffolk University
...k/images/svg/suffolk-logo-horizontal.svgSuffolk University Logo
...09B16ED0D1DD8B1A2C94AEE66473C0BDBF8C52B1SBS students smile in the line as they enter Leader Bank Pavilion for Commencement
...DFD80CA05E6A5BC6B343654DC493141DA748592ADiplomas waiting to be awarded
...38F55298DD1471DB2C07AE782C29E10231B238AB
...5BC59EBF9FBEDF58CE276B5447E1FFC709FD7487No alt attribute provided
...F5172AB5710886A89E637017FEDFD43D279681CCNo alt attribute provided
...33D42A1DCFE1DB0E47F486C41B6FC3F6F05152E9subway train icon
...BA828D1294D626107F6373B37BF9E5ACE6BC15BANo alt attribute provided
...323135CD150C0350F33EF51EDF013EBE98B46B6ENo alt attribute provided
...25CA1A64F2C2560875F089B4B351838B6BE897CBNo alt attribute provided
...801C1A5FF3445072571C0C34524AB85789332B6DNo alt attribute provided
...D6594B21AC9CA56F2BA4237AD68DFE2630412E88No alt attribute provided
...images/svg/suffolk-logo-stacked-blue.svgSuffolk University Boston
Video URLWidthHeight
...e.com/embed/PmkjRmh7s0E?rel=0&showinfo=0

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
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 26 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Home
H2 Find a Program
H2 View all Degrees and Programs
H2 College & Schools
H2 Info for
H2 Quick Links
H2 Commencement 2024
H2 Empty heading
H2 Empty heading
H2 An Unmatched Experience
H2 Events
H2 Empty heading
H2 You'll Step Outside the Classroom
H2 What You'll Study
H2 Where You'll Study
H2 Empty heading
H2 What Sets Us Apart
H2 Suffolk Today
H2 Empty heading
H2 About Us
H2 College & Schools Duplicate text
H2 Find It Fast
H2 Other
H2 Contact Us
H2 Follow Suffolk
H3 Our City. Our Campus.
H3 Scenes from Commencement 2024
H3 Commencement Videos
H3 Search Degrees and Programs
H3 Take on Today's Biggest Challenges
H3 Video Transcript
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.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
There are too many external links (30) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://grad.suffolk.edu/regis...New window External Subdomain Considering grad school? Join us virtually for Grad School 101 on 6/12
/about/mission-history/policie...Suffolk University Cookie Policy
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor Skip Navigation
/academics/undergraduate-programsUndergraduate Programs
/academics/graduate-programsGraduate Programs
/academics/law-programsLaw Programs
https://www.suffolk.edu/IMG-ALT Suffolk University Boston
https://www.suffolk.edu/Home
https://www.suffolk.edu/aboutAbout
https://www.suffolk.edu/academicsAcademics
https://www.suffolk.edu/admissionAdmission
/student-lifeStudent Life
https://www.suffolk.edu/alumniAlumni
https://www.suffolk.edu/visitVisit
/admission/apply-todayApply
/alumni/support-suffolk/give-nowGive
https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/...External Subdomain Athletics
https://www.suffolk.edu/casCollege of Arts & Sciences
https://www.suffolk.edu/businessSawyer Business School
https://www.suffolk.edu/lawSuffolk University Law School
/madrid-campusMadrid Campus
/undergraduate-admissionProspective Undergrad Students
/graduate-admissionProspective Graduate Students
/student-life/current-student-...Current Undergraduate Students
/undergraduate-admission/infor...Parents and Families
https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Athletics
https://waprod.suffolk.edu/Web...New window External Subdomain WebAdvisor
https://prodss.suffolk.edu/Stu...New window External Subdomain Self Service
/coursesearch/coursesNew window Subdomain Course Search
https://canvas.suffolk.edu/New window External Subdomain Canvas
/about/directory/information-t...Email
https://events.suffolk.edu/New window External Subdomain Events
/about/directoryOffices & Services
/career-centerCareer Center
/academics/librariesLibraries & Archives
/academics/academic-calendarAcademic Calendar
https://portalpro.suffolk.edu/...External Subdomain Staff Directory
https://suffolk.service-now.co...External Subdomain Employee Intranet
/about/directory/workdayWorkday
https://boston.suffolk.edu/suf...New window External Subdomain Suffolk 2025
/about/our-campus-bostonOur City. Our Campus. Get directions and explore our neighborhood.
IMG-ALT Map and Directions
https://www.suffolk.edu/IMG-ALT Suffolk University
https://www.suffolk.edu/visitText duplicate Visit
/admission/apply-todayText duplicate Apply
/alumni/support-suffolk/give-nowText duplicate Give
https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/...External Subdomain Text duplicate Athletics
https://www.suffolk.edu/aboutText duplicate About
/about/our-campus-bostonOur Campus: Boston
/about/diversity-equity-and-in...Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
/about/mission-history/trio-an...TRIO & First-Gen Forward
/about/mission-historyMission & History
/about/president-leadershipPresident & Leadership
/about/suffolk-at-a-glanceSuffolk at a Glance
https://events.suffolk.edu/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Events
/about/mission-history/accredi...Accreditation
/news-featuresNews
/about/contact-usContact Us
/about/directoryText duplicate Offices & Services
https://boston.suffolk.edu/suf...External Subdomain Text duplicate Suffolk 2025
https://www.suffolk.edu/academicsText duplicate Academics
/academics/undergraduate-programsText duplicate Undergraduate Programs
/academics/graduate-programsText duplicate Graduate Programs
/academics/law-programsText duplicate Law Programs
/academics/colleges-and-schoolsColleges & Schools
https://www.suffolk.edu/globalGlobal Opportunities
/academics/center-for-continui...Continuing & Professional Education
/academics/the-washington-centerThe Washington Center
/academics/facultyFaculty Directory
/academics/advising-student-se...Advising & Student Services
/academics/librariesText duplicate Libraries & Archives
/academics/academic-calendarText duplicate Academic Calendar
https://suffolk.smartcatalogiq...New window External Subdomain Academic Catalogs
/academics/summer-at-suffolkSummer at Suffolk
https://www.suffolk.edu/admissionAdmission & Aid
/undergraduate-admissionUndergraduate Admission
A-TITLE Undergraduate Admission
/graduate-admissionGraduate Admission
/law/admissionLaw Admission
/admission/admitted-studentsAdmitted Students
/admission/international-studentsInternational Students
/admission/military-students-f...Military Students & Families
/about/directory/ram-registrat...Tuition, Financial Aid, & Registrar
https://www.suffolk.edu/visitText duplicate Visit
/launch-point-bostonLaunch Point: Boston
/student-lifeText duplicate Student Life
/student-life/housing-diningHousing & Dining
/student-life/student-involvementStudent Involvement
https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Athletics
/student-life/student-servicesStudent Services
/student-life/student-services...Orientation
/student-life/health-wellnessCounseling, Health, & Wellness
/student-life/safety-securitySafety & Security
/career-centerText duplicate Career Center
/law/academics-clinics/student...Law Students
/admission/military-students-f...Text duplicate Military Students & Families
/student-life/current-student-...Current Student Resources
/student-life/commencementCommencement
https://www.suffolk.edu/alumniText duplicate Alumni
/alumni/get-involvedGet Involved
/alumni/stay-connectedStay Connected
/alumni/benefits-servicesBenefits & Services
/alumni/support-suffolkSupport Suffolk
/alumni/news-eventsNews & Events
/alumni/contactContact
/law/alumniLaw Alumni
/alumni/support-suffolk/give-nowGive Now
/news-features/news/2024/05/14...Subdomain Scenes from Commencement 2024
/student-life/commencementCommencement Videos
/news-features/news/2024/05/18...Experience the Sawyer Business School Ceremony
/news-features/news/2024/05/18...Experience the College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony
/news-features/news/2024/05/18...Experience the Law School Ceremony
/launch-point-bostonText duplicate Launch Point: Boston
/about/suffolk-at-a-glanceText duplicate Suffolk at a Glance
/admission/apply-todayApply to Suffolk
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor View Videos & Coverage
/admitted/suffolk-depositMake Your Deposit by June 1
/news-features/suffolk-univers...Read Article
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor No Text
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor Featured
/GetArticlesByType?guid=9693f4...Text duplicate News
/GetArticlesByType?guid=639547...Text duplicate Athletics
/GetArticlesByType?guid=a70038...Class of 2024
/GetArticlesByType?guid=cb0bee...Commencement 2024
/news-features/news/2024/05/14...Read More About the Day's Events
A-TITLE Read More About the Day's Events
/news-featuresMore News
https://events.suffolk.edu/New window External Subdomain See all events
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Discovering A Better Version of Herself
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Becoming A Go-Getter
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Living a Momentous Journey
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Gaining A Global Competitive Advantage
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Growing As A Student & Person
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Taking On The City
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Running With Her Opportunities
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Taking On The Impossible
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Believing In His Ability To Succeed
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Getting Out Of Her Comfort Zone
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Welcoming All The City Offers
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Growing & Globetrotting
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...Brightening Up Campus
/launch-point-boston/my-suffol...See all stories
/academics/undergraduate-programsSee all Degrees & Programs
/law/academics-clinics/program...Influence Public Policy
/cas/degrees-programs/aspirati...Run for Office
/business/degrees-programs/asp...Do a Deep Dive With Data
/law/academics-clinics/program...Practice Sports or Entertainment Law
/cas/degrees-programs/aspirati...Counsel Troubled Youth
/cas/degrees-programs/aspirati...Be Artistic in Cool New Ways
/business/degrees-programs/asp...Perfect My Sales Pitch
/business/degrees-programs/asp...Improve the Health of Healthcare
/academics/aspirationsSee all challenges
https://www.suffolk.edu/casText duplicate College of Arts & Sciences
https://www.suffolk.edu/businessText duplicate Sawyer Business School
https://www.suffolk.edu/lawSuffolk Law School
/academics/the-washington-centerText duplicate The Washington Center
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor IMG-ALT Students in Boston Common with arms around each other
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor Video Transcript
https://www.suffolk.edu/Anchor Transcript
https://www.suffolk.edu/aboutText duplicate About
https://www.suffolk.edu/academicsText duplicate Academics
https://www.suffolk.edu/admissionText duplicate Admission
/student-lifeText duplicate Student Life
https://www.suffolk.edu/alumniText duplicate Alumni
/news-featuresText duplicate News
/about/eventsText duplicate Events
/about/directorySuffolk A-Z
https://portalpro.suffolk.edu/...External Subdomain Text duplicate Staff Directory
/about/directory/human-resourc...Work at Suffolk
https://www.suffolk.edu/casText duplicate College of Arts & Sciences
https://www.suffolk.edu/businessText duplicate Sawyer Business School
https://www.suffolk.edu/lawText duplicate Suffolk University Law School
/madrid-campusText duplicate Madrid Campus
/about/directory/information-t...Text duplicate Email
https://waprod.suffolk.edu/Web...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate WebAdvisor
https://prodss.suffolk.edu/Stu...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Self Service
/coursesearch/coursesNew window Subdomain Text duplicate Course Search
https://canvas.suffolk.edu/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Canvas
/academics/librariesText duplicate Libraries & Archives
https://suffolk.service-now.co...External Subdomain Text duplicate Employee Intranet
https://www.bkstr.com/suffolku...External Subdomain Bookstore
https://suffolk.concerncenter....New window External Subdomain Campus Resources
/about/mission-history/policie...Legal Disclaimer
/about/mission-history/policie...Notice of Non-Discrimination
/about/mission-history/policie...Privacy Policy
/about/mission-history/policie...Title IX
/about/mission-history/policie...Cookie Policy
https://goo.gl/maps/2FDom7g5xqpExternal 73 Tremont Street
https://goo.gl/maps/2FDom7g5xqpExternal Boston, MA 02108
https://www.facebook.com/suffo...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Link to Suffolk's Facebook
https://twitter.com/Suffolk_UNew window External A-TITLE Link to Suffolk's Twitter
http://www.youtube.com/user/su...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Link to Suffolk's YouTube
https://www.instagram.com/suff...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Link to Suffolk's Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/schoo...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Link to Suffolk's LinkedIn

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.suffolk.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 very slow (2.47 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 (103 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
dateFri, 24 May 2024 20:56:49 GMT
content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
cache-controlno-cache, no-store
pragmano-cache
expires-1
varyAccept-Encoding
set-cookie74 Characters
cf-cache-statusDYNAMIC
strict-transport-securitymax-age=15552000; includeSubDomains
servercloudflare
cf-ray889031c1ed5a4d5e-FRA
content-encodinggzip
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/2

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 7,818 referring domains.
This page has 386,312 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 4,497 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 5301 shares and comments on Facebook.

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Robots.txt

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Allow: /

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Suffolk University in Boston is a private higher education institution offering full- and part-time undergraduate, graduate, and law programs.

Most important keywords

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KeywordResultRecheck
Suffolk86%Check
Suffolk University74%Check
Suffolk University Boston72%Check
Boston66%Check
Suffolk community64%Check
Suffolk University community62%Check
Suffolk calls62%Check
approached Suffolk62%Check
University59%Check
Programs54%Check
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