Chicago.gov - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
68% 
Page quality
86% 
Page structure
74% 
Link structure
90% 
Server
98% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.43 s
File size
69.10 kB
Words
739
Media files
52
Number of links
117 internal / 21 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
City of Chicago
The page title is too short. (139 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Welcome to the official City of Chicago Website. The source for information about City services, departments, programs and initiatives, and officials for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors.
The meta description is too long: 1201 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
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
(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 character encoding is not specified in the HTTP header.
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, shrink-to-fit=no
descriptionWelcome to the official City of Chicago Website. The source for information about City services, departments, programs and initiatives, and officials for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors.
keywordsCity of Chicago; government; services;
published_at2025-01-26T13:22:32.380-06:00
titleCity of Chicago Home
boost2
google-site-verificationohL8RCe5DXkUBEzqDatBYl-CVVb7AfgbWviARekeip4
langen
twitter:cardsummary
og:typewebsite
og:titleEnglish
og:urlhttps://www.chicago.gov/content/city/en.html
og:descriptionWelcome to the official City of Chicago Website. The source for information about City services, departments, programs and initiatives, and officials for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors.
og:imageEmpty
X-UA-CompatibleIE=edge
Content-Typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
charsetUTF-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 739 words. That's ok.
26.5% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
4 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 12.64 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, shrink-to-fit=no" 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)
28 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
/content/dam/city/cds/safari-pinned-tab.svgFlag
/content/dam/city/cds/icon-dot-gov.svggovernment
/content/dam/city/cds/icon-https.svgsecure
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago.gov-logo.pngLogo of the City of Chicago
/content/dam/city/cds/close.svgclose
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
...Americans/icons/WCO Reaffirms - CARD.pngChicago is a welcoming City!
...ts/mayor/FrontPageFeatures/covidvac2.pngCOVID-19 Vaccines
...pts/mayor/FrontPageFeatures/twh.logo.pngTogether We Heal
...BrandonJohnson/Mayor-Brandon-Johnson.pngMayor Brandon Johnson
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
...n/FeaturedServicesIcons/payutilities.pngPay Utility Bill
...s/dhr/FeatureServicesIcons/Jobs-Icon.pngWork for the City
...fin/FeaturedServicesIcons/paytickets.pngParking
...turedServicesIcons/Street-Operations.pngStreet Operations
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
..._images/2021/senior-safety-ordinance.pngSenior Safety Ordinance
...ge/feature_images/2018/CHI311website.jpgChicago 311
...re_images/2020/publicsafetyreform-sm.pngPublic Safety Reform
...e/feature_images/2018/Retiree-Health.jpgUncashed Healthcare Premium Refund Checks
...ty/sites/cannabis/cannabis-200x200-1.pngCannabis Information Center
...images/2019/seesomethingsaysomething.jpgProtect Your Every Day
..._images/2021/CAP-2022-Button-200x200.jpgChicago Climate Action Plan
...ges/2024/CRTRP-Final-Center-Logo_612.pngChicago Recovery Plan
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/chicago-star.pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/dam/city/cds/city_seal_clr.pngCity of Chicago

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Chicago
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (7 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Chicago
H2 Chicago is a Welcoming City!
H2 COVID-19 Vaccines
H2 Together We Heal
H2 Mayor Brandon Johnson
H2 Pay Utility Bill
H2 Work for the City
H2 Parking
H2 Street Operations
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 21 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
/city/en.htmlAnchor Skip to main content
https://chicago.gov/COVIDVaxNew window Chicago.gov/COVIDVax
/content/city/en.htmlChicago
IMG-ALT Logo of the City of Chicago
A-TITLE Home
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Apply For
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Check Status Of
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Find / Get
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Pay for/ buy
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Register
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Report / File
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Request
/content/city/en/svcs/iwantto....Signup for/ Volunteer
/content/city/en/progs/affordc...Affordable Chicago
/city/en/sites/chicago-recover...Chicago Recovery Plan
A-TITLE Chicago Recovery Plan
/city/en/sites/cscc/home.htmlSubdomain Community Safety
A-TITLE Community Safety
/content/city/en/progs/protect...Consumer Protection
A-TITLE Consumer Protection
/content/city/en/progs/edu.htmlEducation
A-TITLE Education
/content/city/en/progs/env.htmlEnvironment
/content/city/en/ofinterest/bu...Food Service Establishments
/content/city/en/progs/foia.htmlFreedom of Information (FOIA)
/content/city/en/progs/grants....Grants
/content/city/en/progs/health....Health & Wellness
/content/city/en/depts/doh.htmlHousing
/content/city/en/progs/inspect...Inspections, Permitting & Licensing
/content/city/en/progs/emp.htmlJobs
/content/city/en/progs/municip...Municipal Marketing
https://explore.mychimyfuture....External Subdomain My CHI. My Future.
/city/en/sites/community-safet...New window Subdomain Public Safety
A-TITLE Public Safety
/content/city/en/progs/tax.htmlTaxes
/content/city/en/progs/tech.htmlTechnology
A-TITLE Technology
/content/city/en/progs/transpa...Transparency
/content/city/en/progs/trnsprt...Transportation
/vendorimpactfundNew window Subdomain Vendor Impact Fund
A-TITLE Vendor Impact Fund
/city/en/depts/mayor.htmlMayor's Office
http://www.chicityclerk.com/External Subdomain City Clerk
http://www.chicagocitytreasure...External Subdomain City Treasurer
/city/en/about/council.htmlCity Council (Your Ward & Aldermen)
http://www.ccc.edu/External Subdomain City Colleges
/content/city/en/depts/cofa.htmlCity Council Office of Financial Analysis
/content/city/en/depts/other/p...Housing Authority (CHA)
/content/city/en/depts/other/p...Park District
http://www.pbcchicago.com/New window External Subdomain Public Building Commission
/city/en/depts/other/provdrs/c...Public Schools
/city/en/depts/other/provdrs/c...Transit Authority (CTA)
http://www.mpea.com/New window External Subdomain Metro Pier & Exposition Authority
/city/en/depts/311.html311 City Services
/city/en/depts/ah.htmlAdministrative Hearings
/city/en/depts/cacc.htmlAnimal Care & Control
/city/en/depts/doa.htmlAviation
/city/en/depts/obm.htmlBudget & Management
/city/en/depts/bldgs.htmlBuildings
/city/en/depts/bacp.htmlBus. Affairs & Consumer Protection
/city/en/depts/tv.htmlCity of Chicago TV
/city/en/depts/copa.htmlCivilian Office of Police Accountability
/city/en/depts/ccpsa.htmlCommunity Commission for Public Safety & Accountability
A-TITLE Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
/city/en/depts/dca.htmlCultural Affairs & Special Events
/city/en/depts/oem.htmlEmergency Mgmt & Communications
/city/en/progs/env.htmlText duplicate Environment
/city/en/depts/ethics.htmlEthics
/city/en/depts/fss.htmlFamily & Support Services
/city/en/depts/fin.htmlFinance
/city/en/depts/cfd.htmlFire
/city/en/depts/2fm.htmlFleet & Facility Management
/city/en/depts/doh.htmlText duplicate Housing
/city/en/depts/cchr.htmlHuman Relations
/city/en/depts/dhr.htmlHuman Resources
/city/en/depts/igo.htmlInspector General
/city/en/depts/dol.htmlLaw
/city/en/depts/lac.htmlLicense Appeal Commission
/city/en/depts/mopd.htmlPeople with Disabilities
/city/en/depts/dcd.htmlPlanning & Development
/city/en/depts/cpd.htmlPolice
/city/en/depts/cpb.htmlPolice Board
/city/en/depts/dps.htmlProcurement Services
/city/en/depts/cdph.htmlPublic Health
/city/en/depts/cpl.htmlPublic Library
/city/en/depts/opsa.htmlPublic Safety Administration
/city/en/depts/streets.htmlStreets & Sanitation
/city/en/depts/dti.htmlTechnology & Innovation
/city/en/depts/cdot.htmlText duplicate Transportation
/city/en/depts/water.htmlWater Management
https://www.chicityclerk.com/i...New window External Subdomain Municipal Code
/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/b...Construction Codes
https://codelibrary.amlegal.co...External Subdomain Zoning and Land Use Ordinance
/city/en/depts/dol/rules-and-r...City of Chicago Rules Portal
https://webapps1.cityofchicago...External Subdomain Employee Directory
https://webapps1.cityofchicago...External Subdomain Boards & Commissions
/content/city/en/narr/misc/cit...City Holidays (Offices Closed)
/content/city/en/about/history...Chicago History
/content/city/en/about/facts.htmlFacts and Statistics
https://www.choosechicago.com/New window External Subdomain Attractions
/content/city/en/about/social-...Social Media Accounts
/content/city/en/depts/mopd/su...Accessibility
/city/en/depts/mayor/supp_info...Subdomain Chicago is a Welcoming City!
/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine...New window Subdomain COVID-19 Vaccines
/city/en/sites/together-we-hea...New window Subdomain Together We Heal
/city/en/depts/mayor.htmlSubdomain Mayor Brandon Johnson
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...A-TITLE Press Room
https://twitter.com/chicagosmayorExternal A-TITLE Mayor's Office Twitter
https://www.facebook.com/profi...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Mayor's Office Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/chic...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Mayor's Office Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/@Mayor...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Mayor's Office YouTube
https://chicago.docugateway.co...New window External Subdomain Pay Utility Bill
https://chicago.taleo.net/care...New window External Subdomain Work for the City
/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/r...Subdomain Parking
/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs...Subdomain Street Operations
/city/en/sites/senior-safety-o...New window Subdomain IMG-ALT Senior Safety Ordinance
https://311.chicago.gov/New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Chicago 311
/city/en/sites/public-safety-a...New window Subdomain IMG-ALT Public Safety Reform
/city/en/depts/dol/supp_info/u...New window Subdomain IMG-ALT Uncashed Healthcare Premium Refund Checks
/city/en/sites/cannabis-inform...New window Subdomain IMG-ALT Cannabis Information Center
/city/en/depts/oem/supp_info/r...Subdomain IMG-ALT Protect Your Every Day
/city/en/sites/climate-action-...New window Subdomain IMG-ALT Chicago Climate Action Plan
/city/en/sites/chicago-recover...New window Subdomain Text duplicate IMG-ALT Chicago Recovery Plan
/city/en.htmlAnchor News Releases
/city/en.htmlAnchor Other City Updates
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...El Alcalde Brandon Johnson y la CTA Lanzan la Campaña Publicitaria “Conozca Sus Derechos” en Pantallas de Video en Todo Chicago
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...Mayor Brandon Johnson and CTA Launch “Know Your Rights” Ad Campaign to Video Screens Across Chicago
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Announce the Good Food Fund Grant Round 2 Awardees
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...City Of Chicago Recognized as One of The Nation’s Digital Inclusion Trailblazers for the Third Year
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...Various Measures Introduced to and Approved by the Chicago City Council
/city/en/depts/mayor/press_roo...View All News Releases
/content/city/en/depts/dca/pro...Chicago Cultural Center New Play Residency Offers Funding and Support for New Play Readings in Time for Chicago Theatre Week
/content/city/en/depts/cdph/pr...Chicago Department of Public Health Weekly Media Brief, 01/30/2025
/content/city/en/depts/dcd/pro...Plan Outlines Vision for Vibrant, Mixed-Use Future Along LaSalle Street
/content/city/en/depts/ethics/...EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS WHO VIOLATED THE ETHICS ORDINANCE FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY COMPLETE 2024 ONLINE ETHICS TRAINING
/content/city/en/depts/cdph/pr...In Honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day, the Chicago Department of Public Health Launches “Nurturing You For A Healthy Tomorrow” Campaign to Raise Awarenes...
/city/en/depts/news.htmlView All Other City Updates
/city/en.htmlHome
A-TITLE The City of Chicago's Official Site
/city/en/general/disclaimer.htmlDisclaimer
/city/en/general/privacy.htmlPrivacy Policy
/city/en/general/standards.htmlWeb Standards
/city/en/general/credits.htmlSite Credits
/city/en/general/sitemap.htmlSite Map
/city/en/general/contact.htmlContact Us
/content/city/en/depts/mayor/p...Text duplicate Press Room
https://www.facebook.com/profi...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/chicagosmayorNew window External A-TITLE Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/user/c...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Youtube

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.43 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 (69 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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serverApache
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accept-rangesbytes
content-typetext/html
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content-encodinggzip
content-length24501
dateSun, 02 Feb 2025 22:22:39 GMT
varyAccept-Encoding
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

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This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 3,145 referring domains.
This page has 693,932 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,708 different ip addresses.

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www.chicago.gov › city › en.html
City of Chicago
Welcome to the official City of Chicago Website. The source for information about City services, departments, programs and initiatives, and officials for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors.

Most important keywords

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

KeywordResultRecheck
Chicago87%Check
Chicago City81%Check
City75%Check
Chicago Website69%Check
Chicago Department68%Check
City Services63%Check
Official City62%Check
City Council56%Check
City Updates56%Check
information48%Check

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