Uscupstate.edu - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
75% 
Link structure
88% 
Server
75% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.75 s
File size
134.50 kB
Words
571
Media files
32
Number of links
110 internal / 12 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
USC Upstate | University of South Carolina Upstate
The length of the page title is perfect. (462 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is missing.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://uscupstate.edu/
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 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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article:modified_time2024-07-11T13:20:16+00:00
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og:localeen_US
og:typewebsite
og:titleUSC Upstate | University of South Carolina Upstate
og:descriptionExplore your passions. Find your path. Technology. Science. Arts. Education. We’ve got it all. With more than 50 majors, programs, and pre-professional programs to choose from, you can chart a […]
og:urlhttps://uscupstate.edu/
og:site_nameUSC Upstate | University of South Carolina Upstate
og:imagehttps://uscupstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Health-Education-Complex-1.jpg
charsetUTF-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 571 words. That's ok.
28.5% 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.
6 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 11.41 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 11 tags for this page.
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
...oads/2023/09/cropped-uscupstate-logo.pngsite-logo
.../themes/uscupstate/assets/svg/search.svgSearch USC Upstate
.../themes/uscupstate/assets/svg/search.svgSearch USC Upstate
...hemes/uscupstate/assets/images/pause.pngfeature-hero-pause-button
...themes/uscupstate/assets/images/play.pngfeature-hero-play-button
...upstate/assets/images/texture-flower.jpgtexture-flower
...e/assets/svg/dropdown-chevron-spring.svgExplore Page
...s/2024/04/Health-Education-Complex-1.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...SC-Upstate-Graduation-118-1-1024x982.jpgA student and family member at graduation
...uploads/2024/05/uscupstate-bound-640.jpgNo alt attribute provided
.../Homepage-Stats-StudentsWithTeacher.jpegNo alt attribute provided
/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/bubble-ball.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...2023/08/Homepage-Stats-StudentsStudy.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...tudents-and-faculty-1-e1720540688929.jpga group of students and faculty
...t/uploads/2024/07/study-abroad-chile.jpga person poses in front of mountains and water
...ds/2024/06/teen-nursing-academy-24-1.jpgWomen conduct a blood pressure check
.../05/Bennie-Harris-Head-Shot-1024x683.jpgBennie L. Harris, Ph.D.
...ads/2024/06/study-abroad-uk-group-3.jpegNo alt attribute provided
...Homepage-MediaSlider-Students-scaled.jpgUSC Upstate students downtown Spartanburg
...boretum-20-059-scaled-e1696874492353.jpgA group of students sitting
...anburg2018-044-scaled-e1696874512360.jpgThree students sitting
...tent/uploads/2023/10/312A1794-scaled.jpgA student holding a robot
...ads/2023/10/53240490142_09b6011225_o.jpgA family standing in front of a sign
...42393999_e28e868cac_o-e1696874415741.jpgThe USC Upstate Gospel Choir performing on stage
...3/10/53238675103_d6a0e8b4ca_o-scaled.jpgCrowd at outdoor basketball game
...39407001_63502cb28d_o-e1696874577268.jpgStudents on a carnival ride
...OR_BLK_Upstate_Logo-1-e1698410030138.pngNo alt attribute provided
...ploads/2024/07/social-icons-facebook.pngfacebook icon
...loads/2024/07/social-icons-instagram.pngInstagram icon
...ntent/uploads/2024/07/social-icons-x.pngX icon
...ploads/2024/07/social-icons-linkedin.pngLinkedin icon
Video URLWidthHeight
...uploads/2024/06/Orientation-Homepage.mp4

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Reach Greater Heights
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Reach Greater Heights
H2 Explore your passions. Find your path.
H2 Learn. Explore. Achieve. Repeat.
H2 Tuition and Aid
H2 Reach for the stars. We’ll help you get there.
H2 Welcome Admitted Students
H2 News
H3 I am looking for
H3 Empty heading
H3 a different experience.
H3 a place where I belong.
H3 some financial assistance.
H5 Click on plus button at the bottom of this block to create a new pathway card.
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 12 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://uscupstate.edu/visitVisit
https://apply.uscupstate.edu/r...External Subdomain Request Info
https://uscupstate.edu/giveGive
https://uscupstate.edu/applyApply
/employment/Employment
/spartanhub/SpartanHub
https://uscupstate.edu/IMG-ALT site-logo
https://uscupstate.edu/academics/Academics
/admissions/Admissions
/student-experience/Student Experience
https://uscupstate.edu/about/About
https://uscupstate.edu/about/About the University
/about/administration/Administration
/about/campus-maps/Campus Maps
/about/campus-resources/Campus Resources
/about/community/Community
/about/faculty-governance/Faculty Governance
/about/fast-facts/Fast Facts
/about/office-of-the-chancellor/Office of the Chancellor
/about/our-locations/Our Locations
/about/university-advancement/University Advancement
/about/upstate-magazine/Upstate Magazine
https://uscupstate.edu/academics/Text duplicate Academics
https://uscupstate.edu/academics/Academics at USC Upstate
/academics/academic-calendar/Academic Calendar
/academics/academic-catalog/Academic Catalog
/academics/academic-centers-an...Academic Centers and Services
https://uscupstate.edu/programsMajors & Programs
https://uscupstate.edu/academics/Our Colleges
/academics/greenville-campus/Greenville Campus
/academics/upstate-online/Upstate Online
/academics/continuing-educatio...Continuing Education
/academics/study-abroad/Study Abroad
/admissions/Text duplicate Admissions
/admissions/Admissions Overview
/admissions/first-year-students/First-Year Students
/admissions/online-students/Online Students
/admissions/transfer-student/Transfer Student
/admissions/international-stud...International Students
/admissions/non-degree-seeking/Non-Degree Seeking
/admissions/adult-learners/Adult Learners
/admissions/admissions-resources/Admissions Resources
/tuition-and-financial-aid/Financial Aid
/tuition-and-financial-aid/Financial Aid Overview
/tuition-and-financial-aid/tui...Tuition and Fees
/tuition-and-financial-aid/sch...Scholarships
/tuition-and-financial-aid/res...Residency
/tuition-and-financial-aid/fafsa/FAFSA
/tuition-and-financial-aid/stu...Student Financial Literacy
/tuition-and-financial-aid/cos...Cost of Attendance
/student-experience/Student Life
/student-experience/Explore the Student Experience
/student-experience/campus-and...Campus and Facilities
/student-experience/get-involved/Get Involved
/student-experience/housing-an...Housing and Residential Life
/student-experience/student-se...Student Services & Resources
https://uscupstate.edu/a-z-index/A-Z Index
https://upitsis2.uscupstate.ed...External Subdomain People Directory
https://uscupstate.edu/newsNews
https://uscupstate.edu/eventsEvents
https://uscupstate.edu/programsFind Your Major
/admissions/visit-campus/Explore Upstate
/student-experience/get-involved/Get involved
/tuition-and-financial-aid/Explore possibilities
/admissions/visit-campus/Our Campus
/about/community/Our Community
https://upstatespartans.com/New window External Our Athletics
https://uscupstate.edu/alumni/Our Alumni
/tuition-and-financial-aid/Financial aid
/tuition-and-financial-aid/tui...Tuition and fees
/admissions/orientation/Learn More
https://uscupstate.edu/about/Text duplicate About
/student-experience/get-involved/Text duplicate Learn More
/about/fast-facts/Text duplicate Learn More
https://uscupstate.edu/newsView all news
/cyber-camp-helps-teens-hone-s...Cyber Camp Helps Teens Hone Security Skills
IMG-ALT a group of students and faculty
/usc-upstate-student-spends-se...USC Upstate student spends semester in Chile
IMG-ALT a person poses in front of mountains and water
/new-usc-upstate-dual-credit-c...New USC Upstate dual credit courses to help high school seniors get a head …
IMG-ALT Women conduct a blood pressure check
/chancellor-harris-receives-co...Chancellor Harris receives Community Champion Award from Sherman College
IMG-ALT Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D.
/students-explore-law-governme...Students explore law, government during study abroad in UK
https://uscupstate.edu/aboutText duplicate About
https://uscupstate.edu/academicsText duplicate Academics
/about/campus-maps/— Campus Maps
https://uscupstate.edu/programs/— Majors and Programs
/about/fast-facts/— Fast Facts
/academics/academic-calendar/— Academic Calendar
/about/upstate-magazine/— Upstate Magazine
/academics/academic-catalog/— Academic Catalog
https://uscupstate.edu/admissionsText duplicate Admissions
/student-experienceText duplicate Student Life
/admissions/first-year-students/— First Year Students
/student-experience/housing-an...— Housing and Residential Life
/admissions/transfer-student/— Transfer Students
/student-experience/campus-and...— Campus and Facilities
/admissions/international-stud...— International Students
/student-experience/student-se...— Student Services & Resources
/tuition-and-financial-aid/Text duplicate Financial Aid
https://uscupstate.edu/alumni/Alumni
/tuition-and-financial-aid/tui...— Tuition and Fees
/alumni/alumni-benefits-and-pr...— Alumni Benefits and Programs
/tuition-and-financial-aid/fafsa/— FAFSA
/alumni/alumni-awards/— Alumni Awards
/tuition-and-financial-aid/cos...— Cost of Attendance
https://uscupstate.edu/give/— Make a Gift
https://uscupstate.edu/events/USC Upstate Events
https://uscupstate.edu/news/USC Upstate News
/admissions/visit-campus/Text duplicate Visit
https://apply.uscupstate.edu/r...External Subdomain Text duplicate Request Info
https://uscupstate.edu/give/Text duplicate Give
https://uscupstate.edu/apply/Text duplicate Apply
/spartanhub/Text duplicate SpartanHub
https://www.facebook.com/uscup...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT facebook icon
https://www.facebook.com/uscup...New window External Subdomain Like us on Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/usc_...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/usc_...New window External Subdomain Follow on Instagram
https://x.com/USCUpstateNew window External IMG-ALT X icon
https://x.com/USCUpstateNew window External Find us on X
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Linkedin icon
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain Connect with us on Linkedin
/employment/Text duplicate Employment
/policies-and-procedures/Policies and Procedures
/civil-rights-title-ix/Civil Rights & Title IX

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://uscupstate.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.75 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 (135 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
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content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
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x-powered-byWP Engine
link<https://uscupstate.edu/wp-json/>; rel="https://api.w.org/"
x-tec-api-versionv1
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x-tec-api-originhttps://uscupstate.edu
x-cacheablebot
cache-controlmax-age=10800, must-revalidate
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x-cache-groupbot
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content-encodinggzip
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http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 2,515 referring domains.
This page has 50,652 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,260 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

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Upstate61%Check
USC61%Check
USC Upstate61%Check
Reach54%Check
South Carolina Upstate51%Check
Greater50%Check
Heights50%Check
University46%Check
South46%Check
South Carolina46%Check
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