Visitnc.com - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
78% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
72% 
Server
40% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.70 s
File size
50.70 kB
Words
821
Media files
63
Number of links
47 internal / 54 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Visit North Carolina - Official NC Travel & Tourism Website | VisitNC.com
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 652 pixels long. Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Welcome to NC’s official travel-planning destination. Explore things to do, browse maps and places to stay, and discover ideas for your next vacation.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (918 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.visitnc.com/
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)
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

NameValue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1
msapplication-TileColor#004f59
theme-color#004f59
descriptionWelcome to NC’s official travel-planning destination. Explore things to do, browse maps and places to stay, and discover ideas for your next vacation.
keywordsEmpty
site-monitorthere be lions tigers no bears
langen
twitter:cardsummary_large_image
twitter:titleVisit North Carolina - Official NC Travel & Tourism Website
twitter:descriptionWelcome to NC’s official travel-planning destination. Explore things to do, browse maps and places to stay, and discover ideas for your next vacation.
twitter:creator@VisitNC
twitter:site@VisitNC
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og:titleVisit North Carolina - Official NC Travel & Tourism Website
og:descriptionWelcome to NC’s official travel-planning destination. Explore things to do, browse maps and places to stay, and discover ideas for your next vacation.
og:site_namewww.visitnc.com
og:typewebsite
og:imagehttps://asset---north-carolina.bldg15.net/img/f/c/fc38ba1b-cc67-49cb-bc0c-5c9cda5fb0da/opengraph-nc-default-fit(800,600).101843de.png
og:urlhttps://www.visitnc.com/
og:image:width800
og:image:height600
X-UA-CompatibleIE=edge,chrome=1
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
This page contains 821 words. That's ok.
29.8% of the text are stop words.
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
15 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 14.6 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)
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
.../2024/visitnc_primary_vertical_white.pngVisit North Carolina
...itnc-package/images/icons/icon-close.svgClose Menu
...sitnc-package/images/icons/icon-menu.svgMenu
...tnc-package/images/icons/icon-search.svgSearch Visit NC
...024/visitnc_forreal_horizontal_white.pngFor Real, Visit NC
... Natural Sciences_For Real_Summer_12.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...er/home/home-refinedRelaxers-500x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...mer/home/home-outdoorsyTypes-500x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...summer/home/home-familyOfFun-500x600.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...0.774,0.656,0.108,0.344,r5).27dda082.jpgFamily tubing down a river in Bryson City.Bryson City_Water Tubing_For Real_Summer_9.jpg
...rop(0.944,0.800,0,0.200,r5).cfc3542c.jpgPeople sitting at tables and chairs outdoors in courtyard during daytime with trees and string lightsCharlotte_Optimist Hall_NCPN_Summer_4.jpg
...es/icons/icon-social-instagram-white.svginstagram icon
...c808390a03be8e67e8c94f8b08449500de86.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
...es/icons/icon-social-instagram-white.svginstagram icon
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...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
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...02cd0f124031de8a6a7a81e27dac5a294244.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
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...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
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...aad507cd9c00c76278506ffb0c5da02c9f94.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
...es/icons/icon-social-instagram-white.svginstagram icon
...7a77b13d70a24def31d893ba0b6b68b6792b.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
...es/icons/icon-social-instagram-white.svginstagram icon
...173dcd005181773bcf3f3b1eb39bcc7f0005.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...e/images/icons/icon-social-instagram.svguser icon
...rop(1.000,0.848,0,0.022,r5).82a42fa6.jpgCouple wCouple walking down dock at Historic Corolla Park. alking on dock with green trees and lighthouse in backgroundcorolla_historic corolla park_for real_spring_5 copy.jpg
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifFor Real, Visit North Carolina
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifVisit NC Facebook
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifVisit NC X (formerly Twitter)
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifVisit NC Instagram
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifVisit NC YouTube
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifVisit Pinterest
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifVisit NC Tiktok
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifUnited Kingdom
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifCanada
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifGermany
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifMexico
...t/visitnc-package/images/placeholder.gifChina
...images/logos/logo-footer-tripadvisor.svgTripAdvisor
...itnc-package/images/icons/icon-close.svgClose Search
Video URLWidthHeight
...11_ForReal_Batch5_WebsiteLoop_16x9_2.mp4

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Visit North Carolina - For Real - Summer
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Visit North Carolina - For Real - Summer
H3 For Richer Experiences, Get Real Experiences
H3 Get Real Trip Tips
H3 Inside Scoop on the Outdoors
H3 Sunny with a Chance of Cloud Nine
H3 Show Us How You #VisitNC
H3 Real Talk
H3 Travel Guide
H3 Related Sites
H3 Get In Touch
H3 Get Legal
H3 Get Social
H3 Get Global
H4 Uncharted Enthusiast
H4 Refined Relaxers
H4 Outdoorsy Types
H4 Family of Fun
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 (54) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.visitnc.com/IMG-ALT Visit North Carolina
/plan-your-visitPlan Your Visit
/things-to-doThings to Do
/cities-regionsCities & Regions
https://www.visitnc.com/eventsEvents
https://www.visitnc.com/enewsE-News
/travel-guidesTravel Guides
/for-real-discoverersSubdomain Uncharted Enthusiast Discover new favorite everythings in our central cities. Discover Your Trip
/for-real-enrichersSubdomain Refined Relaxers Find calming retreats both high and low across our mountain towns. Enrich Your Trip
/for-real-outdoorSubdomain Outdoorsy Types The scenery in North Carolina makes enjoying the outdoors only natural. Get Out Here
/for-real-family-friendlySubdomain Family of Fun It’s all beach plans and suntans on your family trip to the coast. Plan for Your Fam
/privacy-policyNew window Privacy Policy
/outdoor-nc-partner-tipsLearn More
https://www.visitnc.com/summerText duplicate Learn More
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @rachelcarterimages
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/rach...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @rachelcarterimages
IMG-ALT user icon
/topsail-areaSubdomain Explore the Topsail Area
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @jennwakefield
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/jenn...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @jennwakefield
IMG-ALT user icon
/crystal-coastSubdomain Explore the Crystal Coast
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @climbing_mark
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/clim...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @climbing_mark
IMG-ALT user icon
/inner-coastal-plainSubdomain Explore the Inner Coastal Plain
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @pathfinder_perspectives
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/path...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @pathfinder_perspectives
IMG-ALT user icon
/outer-banks-currituckSubdomain Explore the Outer Banks & Currituck
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @amyupmal
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/amyu...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @amyupmal
IMG-ALT user icon
/raleigh-durham-the-triangleSubdomain Explore Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @mylesperhour_photography
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/myle...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @mylesperhour_photography
IMG-ALT user icon
/charlotte-regionSubdomain Explore the Charlotte Region
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @katieshowblog
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/kati...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @katieshowblog
IMG-ALT user icon
/smoky-mountains-cherokeeSubdomain Explore North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @dylanmarch35
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/dyla...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @dylanmarch35
IMG-ALT user icon
/pinehurst-sandhillsSubdomain Explore Pinehurst & the Sandhills
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @through_eddies_lens
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/thro...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @through_eddies_lens
IMG-ALT user icon
/greensboro-winston-salemSubdomain Explore Greensboro & Winston-Salem
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @jon.woodman
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/jon....New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @jon.woodman
IMG-ALT user icon
/asheville-the-foothillsSubdomain Explore Asheville & the Foothills
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @bashanicolephotography
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/bash...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @bashanicolephotography
IMG-ALT user icon
/wilmington-areaSubdomain Explore the Wilmington Area
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/Anchor @tommytwhite
IMG-ALT instagram icon
https://www.instagram.com/tomm...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate @tommytwhite
IMG-ALT user icon
/high-countrySubdomain Explore the High Country
https://www.instagram.com/expl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate #VisitNC
https://instagram.com/visitncNew window External Text duplicate @VisitNC
https://www.visitnc.com/outdoorncText duplicate Learn More
/travel-guidesOrder Yours
https://www.visitnc.com/IMG-ALT For Real, Visit North Carolina
https://project543.visitnc.com/New window External Subdomain Project543
https://www.retirenc.com/New window External Subdomain RetireNC
https://www.filmnc.com/New window External Subdomain FilmNC
https://www.sportsnc.com/New window External Subdomain SportsNC
https://edpnc.com/New window External EDPNC
/local-travel-bureausGet Listed on VisitNC.com
/group-travelGroup Travel
https://www.visitnc.com/contactGeneral Information Inquiries
https://media.visitnc.com/New window External Subdomain Media Inquiries
/privacy-policyPrivacy
/terms-of-useTerms of Use
/accessibilityAccessibility
https://www.facebook.com/visitNCNew window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Visit NC Facebook
https://twitter.com/visitncNew window External IMG-ALT Visit NC X (formerly Twitter)
http://instagram.com/visitncNew window External IMG-ALT Visit NC Instagram
http://www.youtube.com/user/Vi...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Visit NC YouTube
https://pin.it/zkwrzi7fy3b4usNew window External IMG-ALT Visit Pinterest
https://www.tiktok.com/@visitncNew window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Visit NC Tiktok
https://www.visittheusa.co.uk/...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT United Kingdom
https://fr.visittheusa.ca/stat...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Canada
https://www.visittheusa.de/sta...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Germany
https://www.visittheusa.mx/sta...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Mexico
http://www.gousa.cn/northcarolinaNew window External Subdomain IMG-ALT China
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Ho...External Subdomain IMG-ALT TripAdvisor

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.visitnc.com/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The HTML page should be transferred using GZip compression.
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is very slow (1.70 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 (51 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
dateThu, 30 May 2024 13:41:17 GMT
serverApache/2.4
x-powered-byPHP/7.1.33
expiresThu, 19 Nov 1981 08:52:00 GMT
cache-controlno-store, no-cache, must-revalidate
pragmano-cache
set-cookie74 Characters
varyOrigin;
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
strict-transport-securitymax-age=63072000
statuscode200
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 6,197 referring domains.
This page has 245,828 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 3,379 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

# CMS default robots.txt for www.visitnc.com
# North Carolina Tourism /

User-agent: *
Disallow: /admin
Disallow: /login
Disallow: /logout
Disallow: /_filter.json
Disallow: /search-results
Disallow: /author

# Story A/B TEST Note: nofollow Meta added to page head too
Disallow: /story/cvpP/lighthouses-to-explore-on-the-north-carolina-coast

User-agent: Googlebot
Allow: .js
Allow: .css

Sitemap: https://www.visitnc.com/sitemap.xml

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Visit North Carolina - Official NC Travel & Tourism Website | V...
Welcome to NC’s official travel-planning destination. Explore things to do, browse maps and places to stay, and discover ideas for your next vacation.

Most important keywords

Following keywords were found. You can check the keyword optimization of this page for each keyword.

KeywordResultRecheck
Visit North75%Check
Visit North Carolina72%Check
Visit67%Check
North65%Check
Carolina65%Check
North Carolina65%Check
Outdoor NC65%Check
VisitNC62%Check
Travel61%Check
Real60%Check
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