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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
41% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
13% 
Server
60% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.47 s
File size
378.30 kB
Words
1800
Media files
104
Number of links
421 internal / 34 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
IOL | News that Connects South Africans
The length of the page title is perfect. (366 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Discover the world of IOL, bringing you a mix of current news across politics, sport, business, motoring and lifestyle. Telling your stories and driving change!
The length of the meta description is perfect. (957 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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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
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There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
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There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
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The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
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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
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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
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The favicon is linked correctly.

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Page quality

Content
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Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
There are 2 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate: In court, the 19-year-old Zimbabwean boy asked to be released on bail,...
The average number of words per sentence of 37.6 words is high.
This page contains 1800 words. That's ok.
23.1% 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.
6 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
Frames
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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This page loads 15 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1, viewport-fit=cover" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 36 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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28 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
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There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
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No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
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This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

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...ation=CROP&offset=582x0&resize=2336x2333Cape Town International Jazz Festival: Paving the way forward
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...peration=CROP&offset=0x17&resize=612x344Mom reports teenage son after finding him assaulting 10-year-old cousin
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...ation=CROP&offset=914x0&resize=3671x3668War crimes: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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...ation=CROP&offset=669x0&resize=2365x2362Liverpool confirm Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp after failure to sign Xabi Alonso
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...ation=CROP&offset=846x0&resize=3396x3392WATCH: One Liverpool player refused to clap when Jurgen Klopp walked alone through guard of honour
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...ration=CROP&offset=0x90&resize=3797x2138Choo Choo AJ! Brave boy’s steam train dream comes to life
...ation=CROP&offset=636x0&resize=2525x2527Choo Choo AJ! Brave boy’s steam train dream comes to life
...eration=CROP&offset=0x67&resize=1279x720Tips on how to spend less money when you go grocery shopping
...eration=CROP&offset=213x0&resize=854x854Tips on how to spend less money when you go grocery shopping
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...ration=CROP&offset=0x11&resize=1080x1080Gcinile and Grootman’s breakup takes a wild turn as sex video leak. This is what the law says about revenge porn
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...peration=CROP&offset=0x26&resize=960x540WATCH: South African singer Lira set to make a stage comeback post-stroke recovery
...ation=CROP&offset=926x0&resize=3717x3712WATCH: Cassie’s lawyer slams Diddy for ‘self-obsessed’ assault apology
...ation=CROP&offset=233x0&resize=1538x1537WATCH: Diddy addresses shocking 2016 Cassie assault video: ‘I’m so sorry’
...ation=CROP&offset=0x135&resize=1080x1080DJ Zinhle dragged for her views on SA youth being ‘unemployable’
...ation=CROP&offset=0x360&resize=1440x1440Veteran journalist and environmental pioneer James Clarke dies at 90
...operation=CROP&offset=0x0&resize=650x650District Attorney's Office is 'unable to charge Diddy'
...ation=CROP&offset=0x157&resize=3000x1685Understanding the value of your prized artwork
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...peration=CROP&offset=0x34&resize=640x360Guarantee an interview by adding these five things to your CV
...eration=CROP&offset=0x160&resize=640x640South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says survey
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...ation=CROP&offset=0x157&resize=3000x1685Understanding the value of your prized artwork
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...cts/add7c74e-2c09-5f3a-9dd4-d78638304e51Unleash the love: Treats, toys and more for your pets at Loot!
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/static/media/facebook-wht.f4d5995e.svgLike us on Facebook
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
PICS: Bail denied for eight Nigerian nationals accused of assaulting SAPS members, damaging police station
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 74 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 PICS: Bail denied for eight Nigerian nationals accused of assaulting SAPS members, damaging police station
H2 Mom reports teenage son after finding him assaulting 10-year-old cousin
H2 SA Rugby defends progress regarding transformation
H2 WATCH: South African singer Lira set to make a stage comeback post-stroke recovery
H2 Guarantee an interview by adding these five things to your CV
H3 Trending on IOL
H3 Latest Videos
H3 News
H3 Politics
H3 Now for free, fair and peaceful elections! Business reacts to Zuma’s ConCourt ruling
H3 Sport
H3 Lifestyle
H3 Entertainment
H3 Business
H3 Partnered
H4 Mom reports teenage son after finding him assaulting 10-year-old cousin Duplicate text
H5 Choo Choo AJ! Brave boy’s steam train dream comes to life
H5 Tips on how to spend less money when you go grocery shopping
H5 Gcinile and Grootman’s breakup takes a wild turn as sex video leak. This is what the law says about revenge porn
H5 WATCH: Galjoen Restaurant launches their winter ‘Cape of Storms’ menu
H5 Understanding the value of your prized artwork
H5 Hisense South Africa rides into the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour as an official partner
H5 Unleash the love: Treats, toys and more for your pets at Loot!
H6 Ratepayers halt municipality's upgrade of informal settlement in Durban suburb
H6 Liverpool confirm Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp after failure to sign Xabi Alonso
H6 Five things to know about incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot
H6 South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says survey
H6 Banxso revolutionises the trading landscape with ‘Tour de Banxso’ and star-studded sponsorships
H6 ConCourt overturns Electoral Court decision, Jacob Zuma not eligible for election to Parliament
H6 Update: Shoprite to cooperate with police after Heidelberg man dies following alleged confinement in store cold room
H6 Two Western Cape hikers rescued after they were trapped in a waterfall
H6 ‘Thank you to everyone who helped in the search to find our son Pierre’ -Bloubergstrand fisherman, dogs found dead
H6 South Africans living abroad make their mark in special vote
H6 Despite fake qualifications, woman earned more than R1.2 million working as a teacher
H6 Betway boss Martin Moshal bets on Herman Mashaba with R9 million ActionSA donation
H6 Handcuffs, a mug shot and shooting 66 ... Scheffler had quite a Friday at PGA Champs
H6 Temu responds to accusations from European consumer groups
H6 Women’s football in SA could thrive more when clubs like Kaizer Chiefs get involved
H6 Hope fades as search for Joshlin Smith enters third month
H6 Cape Town International Jazz Festival: Paving the way forward
H6 War crimes: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
H6 Tim Cohen's FSCA Criticism in the Daily Maverick Reveals Pervasive Racism in the White Main Stream Media
H6 Ratepayers halt municipality's upgrade of informal settlement in Durban suburb Duplicate text
H6 PICS: Bail denied for eight Nigerian nationals accused of assaulting SAPS members, damaging police station Duplicate text
H6 Now for free, fair and peaceful elections! Business reacts to Zuma’s ConCourt ruling Duplicate text
H6 Jacob Zuma ConCourt ruling: Zuma will maintain influence despite absence from Parliament, says political analyst
H6 LOOK: Two drivers killed in Ekurhuleni crash involving 11 vehicles
H6 Africanbank Unveils An Audacious Brand Renewal
H6 Jacob Zuma ConCourt ruling: Zuma will maintain influence despite absence from Parliament, says political analyst Duplicate text
H6 ‘Free PR!’ MK Party ‘happy’ over ConCourt’s decision over Jacob Zuma
H6 EXPLAINER: This is what we know about Jacob Zuma’s MK Party
H6 'It is what it is': Ramaphosa reacts to ConCourt's ruling on Zuma
H6 War crimes: ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Duplicate text
H6 ‘Wenzeni uZuma’: MK Party disappointed by ConCourt ruling, but Zuma will be on ballot
H6 Five things to know about incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot Duplicate text
H6 Liverpool confirm Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp after failure to sign Xabi Alonso Duplicate text
H6 Prudence Sekgodiso looks ready to take 800m baton from Caster Semenya
H6 WATCH: One Liverpool player refused to clap when Jurgen Klopp walked alone through guard of honour
H6 SARU pleased with transformation progress in South African rugby
H6 WATCH: Cassie’s lawyer slams Diddy for ‘self-obsessed’ assault apology
H6 WATCH: Diddy addresses shocking 2016 Cassie assault video: ‘I’m so sorry’
H6 DJ Zinhle dragged for her views on SA youth being ‘unemployable’
H6 Veteran journalist and environmental pioneer James Clarke dies at 90
H6 District Attorney's Office is 'unable to charge Diddy'
H6 Understanding the value of your prized artwork Duplicate text
H6 Pamela Mtanga, Robot Boii, Slikour in line-up of speakers for Y's 2024 edition of GRYND
H6 South African youth cannot go an hour without smartphones, says survey Duplicate text
H6 Now for free, fair and peaceful elections! Business reacts to Zuma’s ConCourt ruling Duplicate text
H6 South Africa's Tax Freedom Day: What it means for taxpayers
H6 54 days without load shedding: Private sector is helping Eskom to keep the lights on - economist
H6 Business interruption is a major risk to the food and beverage industry - report
H6 Sections on IOL
H6 More on IOL
H6 Subscribe
There are too many internal links (421) on this page.
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
There are 7 links with a trivial anchor text.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (34) on this page.

Found links on this page

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https://www.iol.co.za/IMG-ALT Independent Online
https://www.iol.co.za/Home Page
https://www.iol.co.za/newsAll News
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/business-reportBusiness Report
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/entertainment/whats-onWhat's On
/entertainment/booksBooks
/entertainment/royalsRoyals
/entertainment/tvTV
/trends/elections-2024Elections 2024
https://www.iol.co.za/sportAll Sport
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/sport/cricketCricket
https://www.iol.co.za/motoringMotoring
https://www.iol.co.za/opinionAll Opinion
/opinion/lettersLetters
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https://www.iol.co.za/capetimesCape Times
https://www.iol.co.za/mercuryThe Mercury
/pretoria-newsPretoria News
/saturday-starSaturday Star
https://www.iol.co.za/iosThe Independent on Saturday
/sunday-tribuneSunday Tribune
/sundayindependentSunday Independent
https://www.dfa.co.za/New window External Subdomain DFA
https://www.iol.co.za/thepostThe Post
https://www.dailyvoice.co.za/New window External Subdomain Daily Voice
https://www.isolezwe.co.za/New window External Subdomain Isolezwe
/business-reportText duplicate Business Report
/personal-financeText duplicate Personal Finance
https://www.iol.co.za/newspapersSubscribe to Independent Media
https://www.iol.co.za/newslettersSubscribe to Email Newsletter
https://www.iol.co.za/about-iolAbout IOL
https://www.iol.co.za/contact-usContact Us
https://www.iol.co.za/press-codePress Code
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/terms-and-conditionsTerms & Conditions
https://www.iol.co.za/advertisingAdvertise with us
https://www.iol.co.za/feedbackFeedback
https://www.iol.co.za/complaintsComplaints Procedure
https://www.facebook.com/IOLnewsExternal Subdomain Facebook
https://www.twitter.com/IOLExternal Subdomain Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/iolnewsExternal Subdomain Instagram
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https://www.youtube.com/channe...External Subdomain Youtube
https://www.iol.co.za/rssRSS Feeds
https://www.iol.co.za/newsNews
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https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyleLifestyle
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/business-reportText duplicate Business Report
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https://www.iol.co.za/technologyText duplicate Technology
https://www.iol.co.za/sportSport
https://www.iol.co.za/motoringText duplicate Motoring
https://www.iol.co.za/opinionOpinion
https://www.iol.co.za/videoText duplicate Video
https://www.iol.co.za/newspapersNewspapers
https://www.iol.co.za/Text duplicate IMG-ALT Independent Online
https://www.iol.co.za/Text duplicate Home Page
https://www.iol.co.za/newsText duplicate All News
/news/south-africaText duplicate South Africa
/news/politicsText duplicate Politics
/news/crime-and-courtsText duplicate Crime and Courts
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/business-report/bricsText duplicate BRICS
/news/educationText duplicate Education
/news/environmentText duplicate Environment
/news/weatherText duplicate Weather
/news/trafficText duplicate Traffic
/news/feel-goodText duplicate Good News
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https://www.iol.co.za/businessText duplicate All Business
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/personal-financeText duplicate Personal Finance
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https://www.iol.co.za/technologyText duplicate Technology
/business/jobsText duplicate Jobs
https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyleText duplicate All Lifestyle
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/lifestyle/competitionsText duplicate Competitions
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/entertainment/musicText duplicate Music
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