Dnr.maryland.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
79% 
Page quality
75% 
Page structure
66% 
Link structure
72% 
Server
38% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.04 s
File size
77.70 kB
Words
727
Media files
15
Number of links
48 internal / 47 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
DNR
The page title is too short. (45 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
The page title is only one word.
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
An official website of the State of Maryland.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (269 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
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)
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)
These Typos were found:
  • leutenant => lieutenant
The average number of words per sentence of 27.21 words is high.
This page contains 727 words. That's ok.
26.1% of the text are stop words.
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
12 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.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 15 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no" is provided.
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)
3 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
...ntTookit/egov/img/favicon.ico?v=1&rev=43No alt attribute provided
/PublishingImages/hp-DNR-Logo-circle.pngNo alt attribute provided
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pictures/30x30.jpgGovernor Moore Announces Maryland Meets 30% of State Land Conservation Goal Six Years Ahead of Schedule
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pictures/bass.jpgMaryland Summer-Fall 2024 Striped Bass Season Begins May 16
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pictures/POS.jpgBoard of Public Works Approves $2.1 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pictures/cwd.jpgMaryland Department of Natural Resources Confirms 52 Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease
/Pictures/bridge.jpgOne Month Later: Natural Resources Police Played Important Role in Key Bridge Incident Response
/PublishingImages/bass-larve-SM.jpgMaryland Department of Natural Resources biologists Marisa Ponte, Jim Uphoff, and Shannon Moorhead traverse the quiet Choptank River, casting out a net to collect samples of striped bass eggs and larvae. Photo by Joe Zimmermann, Maryland DNR.Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologists Marisa Ponte, Jim Uphoff, and Shannon Moorhead traverse the quiet Choptank River, casting out a net to collect samples of striped bass eggs and larvae. Photo by Joe Zimmermann, Maryland DNR.
/PublishingImages/fr-5-9-24.jpgAngler Randyka Pudjoprawoto caught a 22-inch largemouth bass on Lake Bernard Frank near Rockville on May 3. Photo courtesy of Randyka Pudjoprawoto.Angler Randyka Pudjoprawoto caught a 22-inch largemouth bass on Lake Bernard Frank near Rockville on May 3. Photo courtesy of Randyka Pudjoprawoto.
...ngImages/secretary-message-may-24-sm.jpgStaff and volunteers help clean up invasives at Gunpowder Falls State Park for Earth Day 2024, which was the final day of Maryland State Parks Week this year. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.Staff and volunteers help clean up invasives at Gunpowder Falls State Park for Earth Day 2024, which was the final day of Maryland State Parks Week this year. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.
/PublishingImages/5mt-home-page.jpgTree Seedling
/PublishingImages/subfeature5.jpgNo alt attribute providedBrett Poffenberger with his Muskie
/PublishingImages/subfeature6.jpgImage of the app with hunters on a boat - Photo: Kimberley KellyPhoto: Kimberley Kelly
.../fishingPhoto-by-Nicki-Strickland-sm.jpgPhoto by: Nicki StricklandPhoto by: Nicki Strickland
...gov/publishingimages/gov/govLtGov-v3.pngMaryland Governor and Leutenant Governor

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Too many H1 headings
Headings
(Important)
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
H1 Empty heading
H2 Section1
H2 Image Grid
H2 Section2
H2 More from DNR​​​
H2 Section3
H2 Maryland’s License-Free Fishing Days
H2 Provide Access to Angling for All
H2 Section5
H2 Human Trafficking GET HELP
H2 Mission Statement​
H2 Help Stop Fraud in State Government
H2 Our Social Media Channels
H3 Governor Moore Announces Maryland Meets 30% of State Land Conservation Goal Six Years Ahead of Schedule
H3 Maryland Summer-Fall 2024 Striped Bass Season Begins May 16
H3 Board of Public Works Approves $2.1 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation
H3 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Confirms 52 Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease
H3 One Month Later: Natural Resources Police Played Important Role in Key Bridge Incident Response
H3 General​ Information
H3 ​Maryland DNR Biologists Monitor a Critical Year of ​Striped Bass Eggs, Larvae
H3 Maryland Fishin​g Report – May 8​​
H3 Secretary’s Message: Maryland State Parks Are Always Worth Celebrating
H3 5 Million Trees Please​​​​
H3 Buy Your Fishing License​​
H3 Download the DNR App​​
1 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
Every linktext is unique.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (47) on this page.

Found links on this page

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/land/Pages/default.aspxLands
/publiclands/Pages/default.aspxParks
/waters/Pages/default.aspxWaters
/wildlife/Pages/default.aspxWildlife
https://www.dnr.maryland.gov/Subdomain No Text
/Pages/default.aspxMARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
https://www.facebook.com/Maryl...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/MarylandDNRNew window External A-TITLE X
https://www.instagram.com/mary...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/Maryla...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE YouTube
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Flickr
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE LinkedIn
https://public.govdelivery.com...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE GovDelivery
/Pages/licensing.aspxCLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE​
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain Governor Moore Announces Maryland Meets 30% of State Land Conservation Goal Six Years Ahead of Schedule Click here for more!
IMG-ALT Governor Moore Announces Maryland Meets 30% of State Land Conservation Goal Six Years Ahead of Schedule
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain Maryland Summer-Fall 2024 Striped Bass Season Begins May 16 Click here for more!
IMG-ALT Maryland Summer-Fall 2024 Striped Bass Season Begins May 16
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain Board of Public Works Approves $2.1 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation Funding includes recreational facilities in Calvert and Frederick counties
IMG-ALT Board of Public Works Approves $2.1 Million for Recreation and Land Preservation
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain Maryland Department of Natural Resources Confirms 52 Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease The state’s chronic wasting disease management area has expanded to in...
IMG-ALT Maryland Department of Natural Resources Confirms 52 Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain One Month Later: Natural Resources Police Played Important Role in Key Bridge Incident Response Click here for more
IMG-ALT One Month Later: Natural Resources Police Played Important Role in Key Bridge Incident Response
/Pages/default.aspxAnchor Previous
/Pages/default.aspxAnchor Next
/Pages/about_dnr.aspxAbout Us
A-TITLE About Us
/publiclands/pages/accessforal...Accessibility for All
/Pages/boardsandcommissions.aspxBoards and Commissions
A-TITLE Boards and Commissions
https://go.activecalendar.com/...External Subdomain Calendar
/Pages/md-conservation-history...Conservation History
A-TITLE Conservation History
/Pages/mailroom.aspxContact Us
A-TITLE Contact Us
/educationEducation Resources
A-TITLE Education Resources
/Pages/dnrforms.aspxForms
A-TITLE Forms
/Pages/grantsandloans.aspxGrants and Loans
A-TITLE Grants and Loans
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD...External Subdomain Jobs
A-TITLE Jobs
/Pages/Legislation.aspxLegislation
A-TITLE Legislation
/Pages/dnrMagazine.aspxMagazine
A-TITLE Magazine
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/External Subdomain News
A-TITLE News
/Pages/dnrRegulations.aspxRegulations
A-TITLE Regulations
/Pages/volunteer.aspxVolunteer
A-TITLE Volunteer
/fisheries/Pages/recreational/...Angler's Log
A-TITLE Angler's Log
/forests/Pages/programapps/new...Find a Licensed Tree Expert
A-TITLE Licensed Tree Expert
/Pages/maps.aspxNew window Interactive Maps
A-TITLE Maps
/Pages/licensing.aspxLicensing and Registration
A-TITLE Licensing and Registration
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Maryland Fishing Report
A-TITLE Maryland Fishing Report
/nrp/Pages/default.aspxMaryland Natural Resources Police
A-TITLE Maryland Natural Resources Police
/Pages/Military-One-stop-Shop....Military/Veteran Services
A-TITLE Military Veterans, Members, and POW’s
/met/pages/default.aspxMaryland Environmental Trust
/Pages/dnrapp.aspxMobile App
A-TITLE Mobile App
https://shopdnr.com/External ​Online Store
https://parkreservations.maryl...External Subdomain Park and Camping Reservations
A-TITLE Park Reservations
/forests/Pages/nursery.aspxState Tree Nursery
A-TITLE State Tree Nursery
/fisheries/Pages/tide-finder.aspxTide Finder
A-TITLE Tide Finder
/Boating/Pages/water-access/bo...Water Access Guide
A-TITLE Water Access Guide
/cookbook/Pages/home.aspx'Wild Mary​land' Cookbook
/Pages/pia.aspxPublic Information Act Request Form
/boating/Pages/registration.aspxNew window Boat Registration
A-TITLE Boat Registration
https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/External Subdomain COMPASS Portal
https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/External Subdomain Buy a License
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Maryland DNR Biologists Monitor a Critical Year of ​Striped Bass Eggs, Larvae
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Maryland Fishin​g Report – May 8​
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Secretary’s Message: Maryland State Parks Are Always Worth Celebrating
/forests/Pages/5-million-trees...5 Million Trees Please
/Pages/licensing.aspxBuy Your Fishing License
/pages/dnrapp.aspxDownload the DNR App
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Click here for more!​​
https://governor.maryland.gov/...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Maryland Governor and Leutenant Governor
https://goccp.maryland.gov/vic...New window External Subdomain More Information on human trafficking in Maryland
/Pages/about_dnr.aspxLearn More About DNR
https://www.ola.state.md.us/fr...New window External Subdomain More Information
https://www.maryland.gov/New window External Subdomain Maryland.gov
https://doit.state.md.us/phone...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Contact Us
https://www.maryland.gov/pages...New window External Subdomain Privacy & Security
https://www.maryland.gov/pages...New window External Subdomain Accessibility
https://www.maryland.gov/pages...New window External Subdomain More Online Services
/Pages/website-feedback.aspxWebsite Feedback
https://elections.maryland.gov...New window External Subdomain Register to Vote
/Pages/Title-VI_Non-Discrimina...New window Subdomain Nondiscrimination
/Pages/Title-VI-Complaint-Proc...New window Subdomain No discriminación
https://plus.google.com/New window External Subdomain Google Plus
https://www.youtube.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate YouTube
https://www.flickr.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Flickr
https://www.pinterest.com/New window External Subdomain Pinterest
https://www.snapchat.com/New window External Subdomain Snapchat
https://www.linkedin.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate LinkedIn
https://www.blogger.com/New window External Subdomain Blogger
https://del.icio.us/New window External Subdomain Delicious
https://issuu.com/New window External Issuu
https://slack.com/New window External Slack
https://www.reddit.com/New window External Subdomain Reddit
https://soundcloud.com/New window External SoundCloud
https://public.govdelivery.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate GovDelivery

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
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 is slow (1.04 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.
This page loads 9 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 15 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (78 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 310 referring domains.
This page has 13,492 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 270 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 3108 shares and comments on Facebook.

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Disallow:/_catalogs/

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An official website of the State of Maryland.

Most important keywords

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MARYLAND77%Check
Maryland DNR72%Check
Maryland State70%Check
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT68%Check
Maryland Natural68%Check
DNR66%Check
State63%Check
RESOURCES58%Check
NATURAL58%Check
DEPARTMENT58%Check
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