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Meta information
86% 
Page quality
85% 
Page structure
75% 
Link structure
47% 
Server
86% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.07 s
File size
73.00 kB
Words
817
Media files
26
Number of links
91 internal / 6 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
The Cake Blog
The page title is too short. (133 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
A baking and cake decorating blog. Find cake recipes, DIY projects, tutorials and inspiration for both beginners and advanced bakers.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (818 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://thecakeblog.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-us
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en-us
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Rel next URL https://thecakeblog.com/page/2
The rel next and prev tags are set correctly.
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:descriptionA baking and cake decorating blog. Find cake recipes, DIY projects, tutorials and inspiration for both beginners and advanced bakers.
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
There are 4 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate 1: Lemon Lavender Cupcakes - easy lemon cupcakes with lavender buttercrea...
  • Duplicate 2: Lemon Blueberry Cake. A tender layer cake recipe brightened with lemon...
This page contains 817 words. That's ok.
30.5% 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.
15 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 13.66 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" 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 16 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
16 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
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
...chocolate-daffodils-thumb-sm-400x600.jpgHow to make Chocolate Daffodils | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com
...03/easter-egg-cakes-thumb-sm-400x600.jpgMini Easter Egg Cakes – learn how to make Easter egg shaped desserts out of store bought cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com
...ster-bunny-cupcakes-thumb-sm-400x600.jpgEaster Bunny Cupcakes | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com
...017/03/blackberry-lime-cake-thumb-sm.jpgBlackberry Lime Cake - tender cake infused with lime zest, frosted with blackberry buttercream, topped with fresh blackberries and edible flowers | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com
...16/03/chocolate_flower_cake_thumb_sm.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...03/marbled-easter-eggs-cake-thumb-sm.jpgMarbled Chocolate Easter Eggs - how to make marbled Easter egg toppers for cakes and cupcakes using chocolate coating and cookie cutters | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com
...led-easter-egg-cake-thumb-sm-600x897.jpgThe original Speckled Egg Cake! Learn how to make this springy Easter cake with a step-by-step tutorial | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com
...018/03/spring-wreath-cake-thumb-sm-1.jpgSpring Wreath Cake - how to make a buttercream wreath cake a bird's nest, cherry blossoms, green berries and cookie moss | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com #easter #easterdinnerideas #mothersday #cake
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...pring-wreath-cake-thumb-sm-1-400x600.jpgSpring Wreath Cake - how to make a buttercream wreath cake a bird's nest, cherry blossoms, green berries and cookie moss | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com #easter #easterdinnerideas #mothersday #cake
...n-lavender-cupcakes-thumb-sm-400x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...7/creme-brulee-cake-thumb-sm-400x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/citrus.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...01/grapefruit_cake_thumbnail-400x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...n-lavender-cupcakes-thumb-sm-400x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...emon_blueberry_cake_thumb_sm-400x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...content/uploads/2017/03/cake-recipes.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...mon-poppy-seed-cake-thumb-sm-400x597.jpgLemon Poppy Seed Cake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com #cake #lemon #easter #easterdinnerideas
...late-truffle-cake-thumb-sm-2-400x600.jpgChocolate Truffle Cake - a chocolate layer cake recipe with dense, moist chocolate cake, silky chocolate truffle frosting and chocolate flakes | by Olivia Bogacki for TheCakeBlog.com
...emon_blueberry_cake_thumb_sm-400x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
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...ntent/uploads/2017/02/easter-gallery.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ntent/uploads/2017/02/recipe-gallery.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ploads/2017/02/mothers-day-gallery-1.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...loads/2017/02/diy-tutorial-gallery-2.jpgNo alt attribute provided
/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/as_seen_on.jpgNo alt attribute provided

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
The Cake Blog
The H1 heading is too short (13 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 The Cake Blog
H2 Chocolate Daffodils
H2 Mini Easter Egg Cakes
H2 Easter Bunny Cupcakes
H2 Blackberry Lime Cake
H2 Chocolate Flower Cake
H2 Marbled Chocolate Easter Eggs
H2 Speckled Egg Cake
H2 Spring Wreath Cake
H4 SEARCH
H4 LET’S CELEBRATE
H4 BAKING RESOURCES
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
14 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 6 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://bit.ly/2kwQR0QExternal SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER ➝
https://www.facebook.com/theca...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.instagram.com/thec...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.pinterest.com/thec...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://feeds.feedburner.com/H...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/thecakeblogNew window External No Text
https://thecakeblog.com/The Cake Blog
https://thecakeblog.com/HOME
https://thecakeblog.com/recipesRECIPES
/category/diyTUTORIALS
/category/diyDIY PROJECTS
/category/baking-tipsBAKING TIPS
/christmas-galleryHOLIDAYS
/christmas-galleryCHRISTMAS
/valentines-day-galleryVALENTINE’S DAY
/category/st-patricks-dayST. PATRICK’S DAY
/easter-galleryEASTER
/mothers-dayMOTHER’S DAY
/category/graduationGRADUATION
/fathers-dayFATHER’S DAY
/fourth-of-julyFOURTH OF JULY
/summer-gallerySUMMER FUN
/fall-baking-galleryFALL
/halloween-cake-galleryHALLOWEEN
/category/wedding-cakesINSPIRATION
/category/wedding-cakesWEDDING CAKES
/category/birthday-cakesBIRTHDAY CAKES
/category/baby-shower-cakesBABY SHOWER CAKES
/category/bakery-tourBAKERY TOURS
/category/real-birthdayBIRTHDAY PARTIES
/category/real-baby-showerBABY SHOWERS
/category/real-bridal-showerBRIDAL SHOWERS
/category/real-weddingREAL WEDDINGS
/category/dessert-barDESSERT TABLES
https://thecakeblog.com/aboutABOUT
https://thecakeblog.com/aboutMEET THE EDITOR
/contributorsMEET THE CONTRIBUTORS
https://thecakeblog.com/contactCONTACT
/2015/03/diy-chocolate-daffodi...IMG-ALT How to make Chocolate Daffodils | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com
/2015/03/diy-chocolate-daffodi...Chocolate Daffodils
/2015/03/mini-easter-egg-cakes...IMG-ALT Mini Easter Egg Cakes – learn how to make Easter egg shaped desserts out of store bought cake | by Cakegirls for TheCakeBlog.com
/2015/03/mini-easter-egg-cakes...Mini Easter Egg Cakes
/2019/04/easter-bunny-cupcakes...IMG-ALT Easter Bunny Cupcakes | by Erin Gardner for TheCakeBlog.com
/2019/04/easter-bunny-cupcakes...Easter Bunny Cupcakes
/2017/03/blackberry-lime-cake....IMG-ALT Blackberry Lime Cake - tender cake infused with lime zest, frosted with blackberry buttercream, topped with fresh blackberries and edible flowers | by Carrie...
/2017/03/blackberry-lime-cake....Blackberry Lime Cake
/2017/03/blackberry-lime-cake....Continue Reading
/2016/03/chocolate-flower-cake...No Text
/2016/03/chocolate-flower-cake...Chocolate Flower Cake
/2016/03/chocolate-flower-cake...Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2017/03/marbled-chocolate-eas...IMG-ALT Marbled Chocolate Easter Eggs - how to make marbled Easter egg toppers for cakes and cupcakes using chocolate coating and cookie cutters | by Erin Gardner fo...
/2017/03/marbled-chocolate-eas...Marbled Chocolate Easter Eggs
/2017/03/marbled-chocolate-eas...Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2013/02/speckled-egg-cake.htmlIMG-ALT The original Speckled Egg Cake! Learn how to make this springy Easter cake with a step-by-step tutorial | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com
/2013/02/speckled-egg-cake.htmlSpeckled Egg Cake
/2013/02/speckled-egg-cake.htmlText duplicate Continue Reading
/2018/03/spring-wreath-cake.htmlIMG-ALT Spring Wreath Cake - how to make a buttercream wreath cake a bird's nest, cherry blossoms, green berries and cookie moss | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog....
/2018/03/spring-wreath-cake.htmlSpring Wreath Cake
/2018/03/spring-wreath-cake.htmlText duplicate Continue Reading
/easter-galleryEaster Gallery
/easter-galleryNo Text
/2018/03/spring-wreath-cake.htmlText duplicate IMG-ALT Spring Wreath Cake - how to make a buttercream wreath cake a bird's nest, cherry blossoms, green berries and cookie moss | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog....
/2018/03/spring-wreath-cake.htmlText duplicate Continue Reading
/2017/02/lemon-lavender-cupcak...No Text
/2017/02/lemon-lavender-cupcak...Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2016/07/creme-brulee-cake.htmlNo Text
/2016/07/creme-brulee-cake.htmlText duplicate Continue Reading
/christmas-galleryMORE CHRISTMAS RECIPES
/category/citrusNo Text
/2016/01/pink-grapefruit-cake....No Text
/2016/01/pink-grapefruit-cake....Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2017/02/lemon-lavender-cupcak...No Text
/2017/02/lemon-lavender-cupcak...Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2016/06/lemon-blueberry-cake....No Text
/2016/06/lemon-blueberry-cake....Text duplicate Continue Reading
/category/citrusMORE CITRUS RECIPES
/category/cakesNo Text
/2018/02/lemon-poppyseed-cake....IMG-ALT Lemon Poppy Seed Cake | by Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com #cake #lemon #easter #easterdinnerideas
/2018/02/lemon-poppyseed-cake....Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2017/02/chocolate-truffle-cak...IMG-ALT Chocolate Truffle Cake - a chocolate layer cake recipe with dense, moist chocolate cake, silky chocolate truffle frosting and chocolate flakes | by Olivia Bo...
/2017/02/chocolate-truffle-cak...Text duplicate Continue Reading
/2016/06/lemon-blueberry-cake....No Text
/2016/06/lemon-blueberry-cake....Text duplicate Continue Reading
/category/cakesMORE CAKE RECIPES
/contributorsMEET OUR TEAM ➝
/easter-galleryNo Text
https://thecakeblog.com/recipesNo Text
/mothers-dayNo Text
/category/diyNo Text
/2014/04/how-to-build-a-cake-l...How To Build a Cake Like a Pro
/2015/04/baking-temperature-co...Is Your Oven Accurate – And Why It Matters
/2015/09/overmixing-a-cake.htmlCan You Overmix A Cake
/2016/12/egg-free-baking.htmlEgg Free Baking
https://thecakeblog.com/Text duplicate HOME
https://thecakeblog.com/advertiseADVERTISE
https://thecakeblog.com/privacyPRIVACY POLICY
https://thecakeblog.com/Text duplicate The Cake Blog

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://thecakeblog.com/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is slow (1.07 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 (73 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 1,736 referring domains.
This page has 33,083 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,158 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

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The Cake Blog
A baking and cake decorating blog. Find cake recipes, DIY projects, tutorials and inspiration for both beginners and advanced bakers.

Most important keywords

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Cake89%Check
Blog89%Check
Cake Blog87%Check
cake recipe67%Check
cake recipes66%Check
Flower Cake63%Check
Wreath Cake63%Check
Layer Cake60%Check
new cake59%Check
Chocolate Flower Cake58%Check
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