Thesarniajournal.ca - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
100% 
Page quality
79% 
Page structure
98% 
Link structure
70% 
Server
83% 
External factors
39% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.76 s
File size
62.60 kB
Words
782
Media files
28
Number of links
147 internal / 3 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Local Sarnia News - The Sarnia Journal
The length of the page title is perfect. (354 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Get trusted local news and in-depth stories from Sarnia-Lambton, featuring community voices, events, and daily updates.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (742 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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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
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There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
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There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
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The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
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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
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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
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The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
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The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Only 1 paragraph/s was/were found on this page.
This page contains 782 words. That's ok.
23.4% 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.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 13 words is good.
Frames
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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
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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)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
Social Networks
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There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
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No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
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This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

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...mages/site/tj-logo_tagline_web_black.svgThe Sarnia Journal
/images/blank.gifState of emergency at Kettle and Stony Point remains in place
/images/blank.gifThe community is caring for Tecumseh Skatepark — we need the city to care too
/images/blank.gifHelping Every Life Be Lived to the Fullest: Honouring VON Volunteers in Sarnia-Lambton
/images/blank.gifYoung & Excellent, Episode 051: Failure is Not Final!
/images/blank.gifBluewater BorderFest returns with full three-day music lineup for June 2025
/images/blank.gifGladu keeps seat in reconfigured Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong
/images/blank.gifGolden K donates $4,000 to support summer camp at BGC Sarnia-Lambton
/images/blank.gifLambton EMS to open temporary ambulance station in Sarnia this July
/images/blank.gifLambton Heritage Museum features hands-on science exhibit about food safety
/images/blank.gifState of emergency at Kettle and Stony Point remains in place
/images/blank.gifFace to face with Pope Leo XIV
/images/blank.gifOpposition mounts over Bill 5
/images/blank.gifFirst Nations criticism of Danielle Smith goes national
/images/blank.gifBluewater BorderFest returns with full three-day music lineup for June 2025
/images/blank.gifARTPATH turns downtown Sarnia into a walkable, art-filled experience
/images/blank.gifTalk About it Tuesday S05E08 Age Friendly Sarnia Lambton
/images/blank.gifReba Joy brings queer joy home with Queer Karaoke event
/images/blank.gif“Sorry, Bill. Consequences.” By SPROINK!
/images/blank.gifJanka Liska: The freshwater mermaid
/images/blank.gifChasing light: Christine Coles and the art of building community in Sarnia
/images/blank.gifA hat, a conversation, and Harry Abbink’s artistic world
/images/blank.gifCruise ships pass Sarnia two nights in a row
/images/blank.gifDUNSEATH, Brian Barclay
/images/blank.gifHICKS, Margaret Greta
/images/blank.gifCHAVES, Frank Manuel
/images/blank.gifBAKER, Mary Lou
...les/sarnia/images/site/canada-funded.jpgcanada funded

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
The Sarnia Journal
The H1 heading is too short (18 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

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H1 The Sarnia Journal
H2 Top Story
H2 From the Community
H2 Spotlight
H2 Young & Excellent Podcast
H2 Arts & Culture
H2 Federal Election 2025
H2 Sarnia-Lambton News
H2 City Wellness
H2 Letters to the Editor
H2 Talk About it Tuesday
H2 Diversity and Inclusion
H2 Community Events
H2 Classifieds - Apartments for Rent
H2 Classifieds - Houses for Rent
H2 Cartoons
H2 Humans of Sarnia
H2 Community Lens
H2 LATEST OBITUARIES
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
1 links don't have an anchor text.
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 3 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.thesarniajournal.ca/Anchor Skip to content
https://www.thesarniajournal.ca/IMG-ALT The Sarnia Journal
/accountSign in or register for your free account
/account/messagesMessages
/classifieds/createPost a Listing
/classifieds/yourYour Listings
/accountYour Profile
/account/subscriptionsYour Subscriptions
/account/endorsementsYour Likes
/account/businessYour Business
/account/support/signupSupport Local News
/account/transactionsPayment History
/account/loginSign In
/account/registerRegister
/account/support/signupText duplicate Support Local News
/account/mailinglistSign up for Daily Headlines
/contactContact Us
https://www.thesarniajournal.ca/Home
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/spotlightSpotlight
/letters-to-the-editorLetters to the Editor
/sportsSports
/community-lensCommunity Lens
/sarnia-police-press-releasesPolice Briefs
/city-of-sarnia-informationCity of Sarnia Information
/arts-and-cultureArts and Culture
/diversity-and-inclusionDiversity and Inclusion
/city-wellnessCity Wellness
/columnsColumns
/restaurant-reviewsRestaurant Reviews
/cartoonsCartoons
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/cryptoCrypto
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/young-and-excellentYoung & Excellent
/talk-about-it-tuesdayTalk about It Tuesday
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/columns/sarnia-nibblesSarnia Nibbles
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/classifieds/Subdomain Classifieds
/events/Subdomain Events
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/contactText duplicate Contact Us
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/advertisingSubdomain Advertise with Us
/supportSupport
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/columns/nathan-colquhoun/the-...The community is caring for Tecumseh Skatepark — we need the city to care too
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/columns/nathan-colquhoun/publ...Public safety or public perception? The power of police messaging
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/spotlight/helping-every-life-...IMG-ALT Helping Every Life Be Lived to the Fullest: Honouring VON Volunteers in Sarnia-Lambton
/spotlight/helping-every-life-...Text duplicate Helping Every Life Be Lived to the Fullest: Honouring VON Volunteers in Sarnia-Lambton
/spotlight/empowering-girls-an...Empowering girls and women in sport since 1974: Sarnia Girls’ Soccer Club celebrates over 50 years of impact
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/young-and-excellent/young-exc...Young & Excellent, Episode 051: Failure is Not Final!
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/news/bluewater-borderfest-ret...Bluewater BorderFest returns with full three-day music lineup for June 2025
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/news/gladu-keeps-seat-in-reco...Gladu keeps seat in reconfigured Sarnia–Lambton–Bkejwanong
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/federal-election/candidate-co...Candidate column: A cleaner Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong for our children
/federal-election/candidate-co...Candidate column: Why Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong should elect the People’s Party of Canada
/federal-election/candidate-co...Candidate column: A Stronger Future — Jobs, Industry, and Local Pride
/federal-election/candidate-co...Candidate Column: Diverse representation = better leadership for protecting healthcare, jobs, and shared values
/federal-electionSubdomain More Federal Election 2025 >
/news/golden-k-donates-4000-to...Golden K donates $4,000 to support summer camp at BGC Sarnia-Lambton
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/news/lambton-ems-to-open-temp...Lambton EMS to open temporary ambulance station in Sarnia this July
IMG-ALT Lambton EMS to open temporary ambulance station in Sarnia this July
/news/lambton-heritage-museum-...Lambton Heritage Museum features hands-on science exhibit about food safety
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/news/state-of-emergency-at-ke...Text duplicate State of emergency at Kettle and Stony Point remains in place
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/news/face-to-face-with-pope-l...Face to face with Pope Leo XIV
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/news/opposition-mounts-over-b...Opposition mounts over Bill 5
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/news/first-nations-criticism-...First Nations criticism of Danielle Smith goes national
IMG-ALT First Nations criticism of Danielle Smith goes national
/news/bluewater-borderfest-ret...Text duplicate Bluewater BorderFest returns with full three-day music lineup for June 2025
IMG-ALT Bluewater BorderFest returns with full three-day music lineup for June 2025
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/news/artpath-turns-downtown-s...ARTPATH turns downtown Sarnia into a walkable, art-filled experience
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/news/neighbourhood-opposition...Neighbourhood opposition threatens affordable housing project
/news/free-film-screening-and-...Free film screening and info night to explore supportive housing in Lambton
/city-wellnessSubdomain More City Wellness >
/letters-to-the-editor/letter-...LETTER: Grateful for a wonderful Age-Friendly Expo
/opinion/letter-the-lonely-tax...LETTER: The lonely tax return: Why I'm fighting for single Canadians
/letters-to-the-editor/letter-...LETTER: Why I’m voting for George—and why you should too
/letters-to-the-editorSubdomain More Letters to the Editor >
/talk-about-it-tuesday/talk-ab...Talk About it Tuesday S05E08 Age Friendly Sarnia Lambton
IMG-ALT Talk About it Tuesday S05E08 Age Friendly Sarnia Lambton
/talk-about-it-tuesdaySubdomain More Talk About it Tuesday >
/diversity-and-inclusion/reba-...Reba Joy brings queer joy home with Queer Karaoke event
IMG-ALT Reba Joy brings queer joy home with Queer Karaoke event
/diversity-and-inclusionSubdomain More Diversity and Inclusion >
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...2 bedroom updated townhome for lease
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Spacious, Family-Friendly Townhouse for Lease $1,650/month
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Bright & Spacious 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Prime Location – All Inclusive!
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Walk to Downtown & the Riverfront – Stylish 3 Bedroom Apartment!
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Charming 1-Bedroom Upper Apartment ~ $1,250/month
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Welcoming 3 Bedroom Family Unit in Peaceful Dresden | $1,595/month + Utilities
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Updated Main Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment — Central Location | $1,495/month Inclusive
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment in a Prime North End Location | $1,550/month Inclusive
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Bright & Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartments Available | Starting at $1,350/month + Hydro
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Modern Elegance — Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom Upper Unit | $1,595 All Inclusive
/classifiedsView listings >
/classifieds/createPost a listing >
/classifieds/homes-rentals-and...Spacious & Family-Friendly 3 Bedroom Home | $2,295/month + Utilities (Water Included)
/classifiedsText duplicate View listings >
/classifieds/createText duplicate Post a listing >
/columns/sproink/sorry-bill-co...“Sorry, Bill. Consequences.” By SPROINK!
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/columns/sproinkSubdomain More Cartoons >
/humans-of-sarnia/janka-liska-...Janka Liska: The freshwater mermaid
IMG-ALT Janka Liska: The freshwater mermaid
/humans-of-sarnia/chasing-ligh...Chasing light: Christine Coles and the art of building community in Sarnia
IMG-ALT Chasing light: Christine Coles and the art of building community in Sarnia
/humans-of-sarnia/a-hat-a-conv...A hat, a conversation, and Harry Abbink’s artistic world
IMG-ALT A hat, a conversation, and Harry Abbink’s artistic world
/humans-of-sarniaSubdomain More Humans of Sarnia >
/community-lens/cruise-ships-p...Cruise ships pass Sarnia two nights in a row
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/community-lensSubdomain More Community Lens >
/obituaries/dunseath-brian-bar...DUNSEATH, Brian Barclay Brian Barclay Dunseath (August 6, 1953 - May 15, 2025) Sarnia Cremation Services
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/obituaries/hicks-margaret-gre...HICKS, Margaret Greta Margaret Greta Hicks (November 18, 1935 - May 14, 2025) Sarnia Cremation Services
IMG-ALT HICKS, Margaret Greta
/obituaries/chaves-frank-manue...CHAVES, Frank Manuel Frank Manuel Chaves (January 18, 1957 - May 13, 2025) Smith Funeral Home and Family Centre
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/obituaries/baker-mary-lou-106...BAKER, Mary Lou Mary Lou Baker (June 27, 1941 - May 12, 2025) Smith Funeral Home and Family Centre
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/obituariesSubdomain More Obituaries
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https://x.com/SarniaJournalNew window External A-TITLE X
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE YouTube
/newsText duplicate News
/spotlightText duplicate Spotlight
/letters-to-the-editorText duplicate Letters to the Editor
/sportsText duplicate Sports
/community-lensText duplicate Community Lens
/sarnia-police-press-releasesText duplicate Police Briefs
/city-of-sarnia-informationText duplicate City of Sarnia Information
/arts-and-cultureText duplicate Arts and Culture
/diversity-and-inclusionText duplicate Diversity and Inclusion
/city-wellnessText duplicate City Wellness
/columnsText duplicate Columns
/restaurant-reviewsText duplicate Restaurant Reviews
/cartoonsText duplicate Cartoons
/otherText duplicate Other
/cryptoText duplicate Crypto
/communityText duplicate Community
/young-and-excellentText duplicate Young & Excellent
/talk-about-it-tuesdayText duplicate Talk about It Tuesday
/humans-of-sarniaText duplicate Humans of Sarnia
/sarnia-famousText duplicate Sarnia Famous
/columns/sarnia-nibblesText duplicate Sarnia Nibbles
/directoryText duplicate Business Directory
/classifieds/Subdomain Text duplicate Classifieds
/events/Subdomain Text duplicate Events
/obituariesText duplicate Obituaries
/contactText duplicate Contact
/contactText duplicate Contact Us
/submissions/letter-to-the-editorSubdomain Text duplicate Submit Letter to Editor
/advertisingSubdomain Text duplicate Advertise with Us
/supportText duplicate Support

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://www.thesarniajournal.ca/"
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 of 0.76 seconds is longer than the recommended limit of 0.4 seconds. A high response time unnecessarily slows down search engine crawling and results in bad user experience as well.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (63 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

This page has only a few links from other websites.
This page only has backlinks from 13 referring domains.
This page only has 21 backlinks.
This page only has few backlinks from 13 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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www.thesarniajournal.ca
Local Sarnia News - The Sarnia Journal
Get trusted local news and in-depth stories from Sarnia-Lambton, featuring community voices, events, and daily updates.

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