Thesarniajournal.ca - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
71% 
Page structure
98% 
Link structure
65% 
Server
95% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.49 s
File size
61.50 kB
Words
751
Media files
30
Number of links
140 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. (356 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is empty.
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
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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
(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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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
No paragraphs were detected.
This page contains 751 words. That's ok.
21.8% 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.
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
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 15 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
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/site/tj-logo_tagline_web_black.svgThe Sarnia Journal
/images/blank.gifSew4TheFlow: local group makes a global impact with handmade menstrual pads.
/images/blank.gifJoin us for the 10th annual Walk a Mile event – Supporting our community’s journey towards empowerment and safety
/images/blank.gif13-year-old Landen Willimot fights his way to boxing glory
/images/blank.gifTalk About it Tuesday: S04E05 Tiziana from The Workplace Group
/images/blank.gifFarm flooding spurs a delicious new idea
/images/blank.gifLocal Drag Queen shares love of stories despite past protests
/images/blank.gifSew4TheFlow: local group makes a global impact with handmade menstrual pads.
/images/blank.gifLambton College students brace for possible strike during union negotiations
/images/blank.gif13-year-old Landen Willimot fights his way to boxing glory
/images/blank.gifRainbow Park: City of Sarnia reclaiming "recreational space"
/images/blank.gif“Puffs” brings Potter humour to Sarnia
/images/blank.gifSarnia Cricket Club overcomes setback to win Elite Division Championship
/images/blank.gifKathleen Avenue affordable housing project features income-based rent
/images/blank.gifCold water, warm hearts: The Sarnia Cold Plunge Community.
/images/blank.gifLETTER: Gratitude for Sarnia Transit’s Care-A-Van service
/images/blank.gifThe Sarnia Journal Trivia Challenge
/images/blank.gifYoung & Excellent, Episode 37: Pickle the Ball!
/images/blank.gifThe nuSarnia Foundation & Pembina Pipeline build benches for United Way's Day of Caring
/images/blank.gif“Puffs” brings Potter humour to Sarnia
/images/blank.gifBeyond the Game: Brownstones Delivers More Than Just Sports Bar Vibes
/images/blank.gifFrom Sarnia to the UK to Sarnia: Kartar Singh Kalsi’s Journey Back Home
/images/blank.gifSarah Roache’s Courageous Fight Against MS
/images/blank.gifA life in words and images: The creative journey of Lynn Tait
/images/blank.gifVIDEO: Mumuration of Starlings
/images/blank.gifWELLS, Marg "Fern" Della
/images/blank.gifFRASER, Margaret Anne
/images/blank.gifAMOS, Kenneth Charles
/images/blank.gifSKAM, Velma
...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

Heading levelContent
H1 The Sarnia Journal
H2 Top Story
H2 Sarnia-Lambton News
H2 Spotlight
H2 Sports
H2 Talk About it Tuesday
H2 BUSINESS JOURNAL
H2 Diversity & Inclusion
H2 Featured Stories
H2 OPINION
H2 Community
H2 Young & Excellent Podcast
H2 City Wellness
H2 Arts & Culture
H2 Police Briefs
H2 Restaurant Reviews
H2 Humans of Sarnia
H2 Community Lens
H2 LATEST OBITUARIES
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
1 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
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
/opinion/lettersLetters 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
/communityCommunity
/young-and-excellentYoung & Excellent
/talk-about-it-tuesdayTalk about It Tuesday
/stories-from-the-streetStories From The Street
/humans-of-sarniaHumans of Sarnia
/sarnia-famousSarnia Famous
/columns/sarnia-nibblesSarnia Nibbles
/directoryBusiness Directory
/events/Subdomain Events
/obituariesObituaries
/contactContact
/contactText duplicate Contact Us
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/advertisingSubdomain Advertise with Us
/supportSupport
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/news/lambton-fall-colour-craf...Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival returns this weekend
/news/lambton-college-students...Lambton College students brace for possible strike during union negotiations
/news/rebound-celebrates-40-ye...Rebound celebrates 40 years of supporting youth in Sarnia-Lambton
/news/13-year-old-landen-willi...13-year-old Landen Willimot fights his way to boxing glory
/news/rainbow-park-city-of-sar...Rainbow Park: City of Sarnia reclaiming "recreational space"
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/news/13-year-old-landen-willi...Text duplicate 13-year-old Landen Willimot fights his way to boxing glory
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/news/sarnia-cricket-club-over...Sarnia Cricket Club overcomes setback to win Elite Division Championship
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/talk-about-it-tuesday/talk-ab...Talk About it Tuesday: S04E05 Tiziana from The Workplace Group
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/business/farm-flooding-spurs-...Farm flooding spurs a delicious new idea
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/diversity-and-inclusion/local...Local Drag Queen shares love of stories despite past protests
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/news/13-year-old-landen-willi...Text duplicate 13-year-old Landen Willimot fights his way to boxing glory
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/news/rainbow-park-city-of-sar...Text duplicate Rainbow Park: City of Sarnia reclaiming "recreational space"
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/news/sarnia-cricket-club-over...Text duplicate Sarnia Cricket Club overcomes setback to win Elite Division Championship
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/news/kathleen-avenue-affordab...Kathleen Avenue affordable housing project features income-based rent
IMG-ALT Kathleen Avenue affordable housing project features income-based rent
/news/cold-water-warm-hearts-t...Cold water, warm hearts: The Sarnia Cold Plunge Community.
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/opinion/letters/letter-gratit...LETTER: Gratitude for Sarnia Transit’s Care-A-Van service
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/opinion/letters/letter-bill-d...LETTER: Bill Dennis’s conduct highlights the urgent need for municipal reform in Ontario
/opinion/letters/opinion-we-wi...OPINION: We will not accept INEOS levels of exposure: Justice for Aamjiwnaang First Nation
/opinionSubdomain More OPINION >
/community/the-sarnia-journal-...The Sarnia Journal Trivia Challenge
IMG-ALT The Sarnia Journal Trivia Challenge
/community/alix-foundation-rec...Alix Foundation recognized for contributions to YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre in Sarnia
/communitySubdomain More Community >
/young-and-excellent/young-exc...Young & Excellent, Episode 37: Pickle the Ball!
IMG-ALT Young & Excellent, Episode 37: Pickle the Ball!
/young-and-excellentSubdomain More Young & Excellent Podcast >
/city-wellness/the-nusarnia-fo...The nuSarnia Foundation & Pembina Pipeline build benches for United Way's Day of Caring
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/city-wellnessSubdomain More City Wellness >
/news/puffs-brings-potter-humo...Text duplicate “Puffs” brings Potter humour to Sarnia
IMG-ALT “Puffs” brings Potter humour to Sarnia
/arts-and-culture/local-artist...Local artists John Williams and Kennedy Rayn set to open the fall season at Gallery in the Grove
/arts-and-cultureSubdomain More Arts & Culture >
/sarnia-police-press-releases/...Motor Vehicle Collision - Pickup and Pedestrian (Update)
/sarnia-police-press-releases/...Impaired Driver Causes Motor Vehicle Collision
/sarnia-police-press-releases/...34-year-old Arrested for Impaired Operation By Drug
/sarnia-police-press-releases/...Sarnia Flooring Contractor Charged with Fraud
/sarnia-police-press-releasesSubdomain More Police Briefs >
/restaurant-reviews/beyond-the...Beyond the Game: Brownstones Delivers More Than Just Sports Bar Vibes
IMG-ALT Beyond the Game: Brownstones Delivers More Than Just Sports Bar Vibes
/restaurant-reviews/too-many-r...Too many rolls, not enough stomach: Our Hana Sushi adventure
/restaurant-reviews/discoverin...Discovering South India in Sarnia: Malabari Bistro
/restaurant-reviewsSubdomain More Restaurant Reviews >
/humans-of-sarnia/from-sarnia-...From Sarnia to the UK to Sarnia: Kartar Singh Kalsi’s Journey Back Home
IMG-ALT From Sarnia to the UK to Sarnia: Kartar Singh Kalsi’s Journey Back Home
/humans-of-sarnia/sarah-roache...Sarah Roache’s Courageous Fight Against MS
IMG-ALT Sarah Roache’s Courageous Fight Against MS
/humans-of-sarnia/a-life-in-wo...A life in words and images: The creative journey of Lynn Tait
IMG-ALT A life in words and images: The creative journey of Lynn Tait
/humans-of-sarniaSubdomain More Humans of Sarnia >
/community-lens/mumuration-of-...VIDEO: Mumuration of Starlings
IMG-ALT VIDEO: Mumuration of Starlings
/community-lensSubdomain More Community Lens >
/obituaries/wells-marg-fern-de...WELLS, Marg "Fern" Della Marg "Fern" Della Wells (December 13, 1947 - October 15, 2024) Smith Funeral Home and Family Centre
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/obituaries/fraser-margaret-an...FRASER, Margaret Anne Margaret Anne Fraser (December 3, 1951 - October 15, 2024) Smith Funeral Home and Family Centre
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/obituaries/amos-kenneth-charl...AMOS, Kenneth Charles Kenneth "Ken" Charles Amos (March 23, 1950 - October 14, 2024) Smith Funeral Home and Family Centre
IMG-ALT AMOS, Kenneth Charles
/obituaries/skam-velma-9671908SKAM, Velma Velma Skam (February 4, 1943 - October 14, 2024) Needham-Jay Funeral Home
IMG-ALT SKAM, Velma
/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
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/spotlightText duplicate Spotlight
/opinion/lettersText 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
/communityText duplicate Community
/young-and-excellentText duplicate Young & Excellent
/talk-about-it-tuesdayText duplicate Talk about It Tuesday
/stories-from-the-streetText duplicate Stories From The Street
/humans-of-sarniaText duplicate Humans of Sarnia
/sarnia-famousText duplicate Sarnia Famous
/columns/sarnia-nibblesText duplicate Sarnia Nibbles
/directoryText duplicate Business Directory
/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
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No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.49 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 (62 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

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This page has backlinks from 105 referring domains.
This page has 1,093 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 90 different ip addresses.

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