Tax.illinois.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
98% 
Page quality
55% 
Page structure
70% 
Link structure
83% 
Server
95% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.69 s
File size
136.50 kB
Words
569
Media files
9
Number of links
95 internal / 30 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Illinois Department of Revenue
The length of the page title is perfect. (278 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Committed to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future
The length of the meta description is perfect. (417 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://tax.illinois.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
(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)
This page is hosted on a subdomain. Use a top level domain for better SEO results.
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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twitter:descriptionCommitted to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future
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og:typeagency-home-page
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Last-Modified08-07-2024 07:35:38
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
Only 2 paragraph/s was/were found on this page.
This page contains 569 words. That's ok.
22.3% 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.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 17.25 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
Some tags are too long. With 93 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"have you received a letter or final notice of tax due assessing an estimated payment penalty?"
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 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
.../web/global/images/logos/header-logo.svgIllinois.gov
.../web/global/images/icons/agency-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
...web/global/images/icons/service-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
...oi/en/web/tax/images/dept-of-revenue.pngRevenue

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Welcome to the Illinois Department of Revenue
The H1 heading contains the words Welcome to! Use important keywords instead.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Welcome to the Illinois Department of Revenue
H2 Important Notices
H2 Information For
H2 Featured Programs
H2 Latest News
H2 Trending Resources
H2 Footer
H3 About IDOR
H3 Quick Links
H3 Related Sites
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 (30) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://tax.illinois.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.illinois.gov/External Subdomain IMG-ALT Illinois.gov
https://www.illinois.gov/searc...New window External Subdomain Agencies
https://www.illinois.gov/searc...New window External Subdomain Services
https://tax.illinois.gov/IMG-ALT Revenue
https://public.govdelivery.com...External Subdomain Sign Up For Updates
/aboutidor.htmlAbout IDOR
/aboutidor/mission--vision--an...Mission, Vision, and Value
/aboutidor/employmentopportuni...Employment Opportunities
/aboutidor/eeo-aa.htmlEqual Employment Office
/aboutidor/language-services.htmlLanguage Services
/aboutidor/legalnotices.htmlLegal Notices
/aboutidor/news.htmlNews
/aboutidor/procurements.htmlProcurements
/aboutidor/contactus.htmlContact Us
/aboutidor/contactus/taxpayer-...Taxpayer Answer Center
/aboutidor/contactus/taxpayer-...Taxpayer Assistance
/aboutidor/contactus/visit-a-l...Visit a Local Office
/aboutidor/contactus/submit-a-...Submit a FOIA Request
/aboutidor/contactus/speakerre...Request a Speaker
/aboutidor/contactus/website-f...Website Feedback
/programs/electronicservices.htmlMake a Payment
/programs/electronicservices/e...Who Must Make Electronic Payments?
/programs/electronicservices/p...Payment Options for Individuals
/programs/electronicservices/p...Payment Options for Businesses
/received-a-notice-.htmlReceived a Notice?
/received-a-notice-/identity-v...Identity Verification Letters Information
/received-a-notice-/letters-an...Letters and Notices for Individual Income Tax
/received-a-notice-/deficienci...Deficiencies, Assessments, or Claim Denials
/forms.htmlForms
/forms/business.htmlBusiness
/forms/cannabis.htmlCannabis
/forms/excise.htmlExcise Taxes
/forms/gaming.htmlGaming
/forms/individuals.htmlIndividuals
/forms/misc.htmlMiscellaneous
/forms/reg.htmlRegistration
/forms/sales.htmlSales & Related
/forms/withholding.htmlWithholding
/forms/federal-tax-forms.htmlFederal Tax Forms
/forms/ordering.htmlSubmit Request for Mailed Forms or Publications -Forms Ordering
/tax-resources.htmlTax Resources
/tax-resources/individuals.htmlText duplicate Individuals
/tax-resources/businesses.htmlBusinesses
/tax-resources/tax-professiona...Tax Professionals
/tax-resources/local-governmen...Local Governments
/tax-resources/research.htmlResearch
/tax-resources/video-library.htmlVideo Library
https://public.govdelivery.com...External Subdomain Text duplicate Sign Up For Updates
/individuals/letters.htmlSubdomain Anchor Letters and Notices for Individual income Tax (illinois.gov)
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain enter a code
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain take a quiz
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain attach documents
/individuals/identity-verifica...Text duplicate Identity Verification Letters Information
/individuals.htmlText duplicate Individuals
/businesses.htmlText duplicate Businesses
/localgovernments.htmlText duplicate Local Governments
/taxprofessionals.htmlText duplicate Tax Professionals
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?Li...External Subdomain Where’s My Refund? Check your refund status
https://mytax.illinois.gov/External Subdomain MyTax Illinois IDOR's free online account management program File, pay, register, and more
/programs/eitc.htmlEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC) This program provides benefits for working people with low to moderate income
/programs/fraud/identity-theft...Fraud Prevention and Reporting Reporting and Preventing Identity Theft and Additional Information and Resources
/individuals/credits/volunteer...Volunteer Emergency Worker Tax Credit Information about the credit and application link
/programs/taxlienregistry.htmlTax Lien Registry Search for tax liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue
/programs.htmlMore Programs
/research/news.htmlView More News
/questionsandanswers/324.htmlWhen do I have to pay my property taxes?
/questionsandanswers/18.htmlHow do I check the status of my individual income tax refund?
/questionsandanswers/139.htmlWhat are the retailers' occupation and use tax rates in Illinois? Where can I find a list of these rates?
/questionsandanswers/318.htmlWhat is the tax rate for property taxes?
/questionsandanswers/278.htmlHow do I verify a resale number is valid and active?
/questionsandanswers/335.htmlHow do I buy property for taxes in Illinois?
/questionsandanswers.htmlText duplicate Taxpayer Answer Center
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...CRT-61 - Certificate of Resale
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...2023 IL-1040, Individual Income Tax Return
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...REG-1, Illinois Business Registration Application
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...RUT-50 Instructions
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...IL-W-4, Employee's and other Payee's Illinois Withholding Allowance Certificate and Instructions
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...RUT-25 Instructions
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...IL-2848, Power of Attorney
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...STAX-1, Application for Sales Tax Exemption
/forms.htmlAll Tax Forms
/research/taxinformation/sales...Sales & Use Taxes
A-TITLE Sales and Use Taxes
/research/taxinformation/sales...Private Party Vehicle Use Tax
A-TITLE Private Party Vehicle Use Tax
/localgovernments/property/gen...Subdomain Property Tax
/research/taxinformation/withh...Withholding Income Tax
/research/taxinformation/prope...Real Estate Transfer Tax – Individuals, Title Companies and Settlement Agencies
A-TITLE Real Estate Transfer Tax Individuals Title Companies and Settlement Agencies
/research/taxinformation/other...Subdomain Cannabis Taxes
/research/taxinformation/incom...Corporation
A-TITLE Corporation
/research/taxinformation/incom...Partnerships
A-TITLE Partnerships
/research/taxinformation/incom...Fiduciary (Trust and Estate)
A-TITLE Fiduciary Trust and Estate
/research/taxinformation.htmlMore Tax Types
/aboutidor/contactus.htmlText duplicate Contact Us
/aboutidor/employmentopportuni...Employment
/research/news.htmlPress Releases
/aboutidor/legalnotices.htmlText duplicate Legal Notices
/aboutidor/procurements.htmlText duplicate Procurements
/aboutidor.htmlWhat We Do
/aboutidor/contactus/website-f...Webmaster
/questionsandanswers.htmlText duplicate Taxpayer Answer Center
/programs/electronicservices.htmlText duplicate Make a Payment
https://mytax.illinois.gov/External Subdomain MyTax Illinois
https://mytax.illinois.gov/MyDec/External Subdomain MyDec
/businesses/incentives.htmlBusiness Incentives Reporting
/programs/investinkids.htmlInvest in Kids
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain Lien Registry
/research/taxrates.htmlTax Rate Database
https://www.illinois.gov/External Subdomain State of Illinois
https://www.illinois.gov/busin...External Subdomain Illinois Business Portal
https://www2.illinois.gov/ilccExternal Subdomain Illinois Liquor Control Commission
https://taxtribunal.illinois.gov/External Subdomain Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal
https://www.taxadmin.org/External Subdomain Federation of Tax Administrators
https://www.irs.gov/External Subdomain Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
/links.htmlAdditional Related Sites
https://www.facebook.com/Illin...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/ILDeptofRe...New window External No Text
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.instagram.com/ilde...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window External Subdomain No Text
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/pag...New window External Subdomain Web Accessibility
http://www.missingkids.com/New window External Subdomain Missing & Exploited Children
http://www.amberillinois.org/New window External Subdomain Amber Alerts
https://www.illinois.gov/about...New window External Subdomain Illinois Privacy Info
https://gov.illinois.gov/New window External Subdomain Governor JB Pritzker
A-TITLE Governor JB Pritzker
https://www.illinois.gov/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate State of Illinois
A-TITLE State of Illinois

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://tax.illinois.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 very slow (1.69 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 (137 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 2,204 referring domains.
This page has 12,796 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,539 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

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Committed to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future

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