Dmv.virginia.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
79% 
Page quality
90% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
92% 
Server
87% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.68 s
File size
99.50 kB
Words
711
Media files
2
Number of links
112 internal / 15 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home | Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
The length of the page title is perfect. (409 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://www.dmv.virginia.gov/
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)
This page is hosted on a subdomain. Use a top level domain for better SEO results.
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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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 711 words. That's ok.
22.5% 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.
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 17 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 14 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
...irginia-road-mountains.jpg?itok=kZ6gdSpjVirginia Open Road Scenery
.../GettyImages-474902757.jpg?itok=n29P4uJccouple in red convertible driving toward mountains

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
The H1 heading is empty
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 42 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Empty heading
H2 Utility menu
H2 Main menu
H2 Licenses & IDs
H2 Vehicles
H2 Businesses
H2 Records
H2 Safety
H2 Explore your online options
H2 Find your local DMV
H2 Important Notices
H2 Popular Services
H2 How do I?
H2 Ride in style with a personalized license plate
H2 Our Latest News
H2 Our Mission-Purpose
H2 About Us
H2 Resources
H2 Contact
H2 Stay Connected
H3 Document Guide
H3 Registration Renewal
H3 VirginiaMCS
H3 Driving & Vehicle Records
H3 Points Balance
H3 DMV Offices Closed Monday, May 27
H3 Carousel Navigation
H3 Licenses & IDs Duplicate text
H3 Vehicles Duplicate text
H3 Businesses Duplicate text
H3 Records Duplicate text
H3 Safety Duplicate text
H3 Schedule a Driver Test?
H3 Find a DMV Location?
H3 Take a Practice Exam?
H3 Get my Driver's Record?
H3 Update My Address?
H3 Move to Virginia?
H3 Register My Vehicle?
H3 Verify My Insurance Information?
H3 Click It or Ticket Enforcement Begins
H3 DMV Announces New Motorcycle License Pilot Program
H3 DMV Makes Safety a Priority with Enhanced Employee Training Effort
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 15 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
/online-servicesOnline Services
/locationsLocations
/movingMoving
/formsForms
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain My Account
/licenses-idsLicenses & IDs
/licenses-ids/licenseDriver's License
/licenses-ids/real-idREAL ID
/licenses-ids/learnersLearner's Permits
/licenses-ids/id-cardsID Cards
/licenses-ids/cdlCommercial Driver's Licenses
/licenses-ids/motorcycleMotorcycle License
/licenses-ids/examsExams & Study Materials
/licenses-ids/trainingDriver Training
/licenses-ids/improvementDriver Improvement
/licenses-ids/disabilityDisability Programs
/licenses-ids/payment-plan-pro...Payment Plan Program
/licenses-ids/organ-donationOrgan Donation
/licenses-ids/license-extensionLicense Extension
/licenses-ids/militaryMilitary Personnel
/movingText duplicate Moving
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Document Guide Know which documents are required for your driver application before you head to DMV. Access Guide
/vehiclesVehicles
/vehicles/titleTitle Your Vehicle or Trailer
/vehicles/registrationRegistration
/vehicles/license-platesLicense Plates
/vehicles/buy-sellBuying/Selling a Vehicle
/vehicles/insurance-coverageInsurance Coverage Verification
/vehicles/taxes-feesTaxes & Fees
/vehicles/ez-passE-ZPass at DMV
/vehicles/insurance-requirementsInsurance Requirements
/vehicles/generalGeneral Information
/vehicles/nmvtisNational Motor Vehicle Titling Information System (NMVTIS)
/vehicles/avp-mslAbandoned Vehicles/ Mechanics & Storage Lien Vehicles
/vehicles/vehicle-formsDownload Vehicle Forms
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Registration Renewal Renew your vehicle registration before it expires to avoid a late fee. Renew Registration
/businessesBusinesses
/businesses/motor-carriersMotor Carriers
/businesses/haulingHauling Permits
/businesses/insuranceInsurance Services
/businesses/lienElectronic Lien Program
/businesses/tax-actVirginia Motor Fuels Tax Programs
/businesses/opportunitiesBusiness Opportunities
/businesses/become-dmv-selectHow to Become a DMV Select Partner
/businesses/online-fleetOnline Fleet
/businesses/dealer-servicesDealer Services
/businesses/odealerOnline Dealers
/businesses/rental-taxRental Tax
/businesses/tncTransportation Network Companies (TNC)
/businesses/motor-carriers/va-mcsVirginiaMCS Access VirginiaMCS to conduct your Virginia IRP and/or IFTA transactions online. Access VirginiaMCS
/recordsRecords
/records/request-driver-vehicl...Request a Copy of Your Driver or Vehicle Record
/records/request-police-crash-...Request a Police Crash Report from DMV
/records/vehicle-historyObtain Vehicle History
/records/personal-information-...Change Address, Name or Sex Designation
/records/non-governmental-accessNon-Governmental Access to DMV Records
/records/governmental-accessGovernmental Access to DMV Records
/records/family-deceasedResources for Family of Deceased
/records/emergency-contactEmergency Contact Information
/records/vitalVital Records at DMV
/records/ppiProspective Purchaser Inquiry (PPI)
/records/releaseRelease of DMV Information
/records/foiaFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) Rights and Responsibilities
/records/voteRegister to Vote
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Driving & Vehicle Records Purchase a copy of your driver or vehicle record online. View Records
/safetySafety
/safety/crash-dataStatewide Crash Data
/safety/grants-managementGrants Management
/safety/programsSafety Programs
/safety/resourcesSafety Resources
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Points Balance Check your points balance to see where your record stands. Check Balance
/appointmentsReserve Your Spot
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Renew my vehicle registration
/licenses-ids/license/applyingApply for a driver's license
/licenses-ids/license/replaceReplace my driver's license
/vehicles/registrationRegister a vehicle
/online-services/address-changeChange my address
/vehicles/license-plates/searchBrowse license plates
/licenses-ids/real-idGet a REAL ID
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Log in
/online-servicesOnline Explore your online options Forget the wait, discover the many advantages of DMV online services.
/locationsIn-Person Find your local DMV We've got you covered at one of our many service locations. Walk-in or make an appointment online today.
/online-servicesVisit Online Services
/licenses-idsLicenses & IDs Also includes reinstatement, CDL and driver improvement & training.
/vehiclesVehicles Titling, registration, license plates and insurance.
/businessesBusinesses Motor carriers, dealer services and fuels tax refunds.
/recordsRecords Name and address change, birth certificates, vehicle and driver transcripts and crash reports.
/safetySafety Traffic crash data, safety programs and grants management.
/how-do-iFrequently Asked Questions
/online-servicesText duplicate Online Services
/appointmentsSchedule a Driver Test?
/locationsFind a DMV Location?
/licenses-ids/exams/practice-examTake a Practice Exam?
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Get my Driver's Record?
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Update My Address?
/moving/new-virginiaMove to Virginia?
/vehicles/registrationRegister My Vehicle?
https://transactions.dmv.virgi...External Subdomain Verify My Insurance Information?
/vehicles/license-plates/searchBrowse Plate Designs
/news/click-it-or-ticket-enfor...May 20, 2024 Click It or Ticket Enforcement Begins Safety Experts Urge Parents to Buckle Up Ahead of the Holiday Weekend
/news/dmv-announces-new-motorc...May 16, 2024 DMV Announces New Motorcycle License Pilot Program New Program Makes It Easier for Experienced Riders to Get License Endorsement with Training P...
/news/dmv-makes-safety-a-prior...May 3, 2024 DMV Makes Safety a Priority with Enhanced Employee Training Effort DMVs Will Open Late from May 7-9
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/newsGet More News
/aboutAbout the DMV
/aboutAbout DMV
/careersCareers
/policies-regulations/procurementProcurement
/online-servicesText duplicate Online Services
/how-do-iHow Do I?
/formsText duplicate Forms
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/newsNews
/policies-regulationsPolicies & Regulations
/sites/default/files/dmv201.pdfFee Chart
/espanol¿Habla Español?
/locationsText duplicate Locations
/contact-usContact Us
/media-resourcesMedia
http://www.facebook.com/Virgin...New window External Subdomain Facebook
http://instagram.com/virginiaDMVExternal Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain LinkedIn
http://twitter.com/VirginiaDMVExternal Twitter
http://www.youtube.com/Virgini...External Subdomain Youtube
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Superior Service | Secure Credentials | Saving Lives)
/policies-regulations/web-policyPrivacy Policy.
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/Anchor A-TITLE Back to top

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/"
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 0.68 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 (100 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

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This website is not classified "for adult only".
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 5,011 referring domains.
This page has 147,836 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 2,816 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.

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