Mic.com - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
83% 
Page structure
72% 
Link structure
88% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.10 s
File size
327.20 kB
Words
1182
Media files
4
Number of links
60 internal / 11 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Mic
The page title is too short. (32 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)
Culture, politics, and identity through a new lens.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (299 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.mic.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
descriptionCulture, politics, and identity through a new lens.
referrerunsafe-url
robotsmax-image-preview:large
article:publisherhttps://www.facebook.com/MicMedia
langen
twitter:cardsummary_large_image
twitter:site@mic
og:typewebsite
og:urlhttps://www.mic.com
og:titleMic
og:imagehttps://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2021/10/4/ed5186e0-130b-41f5-b33d-ab99eb9ee722-mic-social-share.png?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&crop=faces&fm=jpg
og:image:width1200
og:image:height630
og:descriptionCulture, politics, and identity through a new lens.
og:site_nameMic
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
There are 2 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate: A genetic engineering startup is working to "de-extinct" the flightles...
This page contains 1182 words. That's ok.
37.3% of the text are stop words.
14 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 18.93 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 24 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 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
...lpoint&q=50&dpr=2&fp-x=0.4773&fp-y=0.682No alt attribute provided
...390&h=288&fit=crop&crop=faces&q=50&dpr=2No alt attribute provided
...390&h=288&fit=crop&crop=faces&q=50&dpr=2Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford attend the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at Los Angeles Count...
...390&h=288&fit=crop&crop=faces&q=50&dpr=2Reconstruction of an extinct Dodo bird. (Photo by: David Tipling/Education Images/Universal Images G...

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Mic
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (3 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Mic
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 11 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.mic.com/A-TITLE Mic
https://www.mic.com/Text duplicate Mic
A-TITLE Mic
/identity/hot-girl-walk-trend-...Credit where it's due ByIan Kumamoto Immigrant families have been doing TikTok's 'hot girl walk' for ages It’s not just a stress-relieving health hack, it’s ...
/life/dmt-psychedelic-depressi...Psychedelics ByGrace Gavilanes This hallucinogen is looking pretty promising for depression treatment A single dose can ease symptoms for weeks, according to...
/life/relationship-age-gap-jud...Reading the Room ByKhalila Douze How do I deal with judgment over my relationship age gap? What to do when everyone has an opinion on your love life.
IMG-ALT Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford attend the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at Los Angeles Count...
/life/dodo-bird-extinct-bring-...Playing God ByRhyma Castillo Scientists think they can “Jurassic Park” the dodo A genetic engineering startup is working to "de-extinct" the flightless bird,...
IMG-ALT Reconstruction of an extinct Dodo bird. (Photo by: David Tipling/Education Images/Universal Images G...
/shopping/simple-genius-things...July 21, 2024 Simple, genius things that make your home look & feel newer
/shopping/bougie-highly-rated-...July 21, 2024 Bougie, highly rated things on Amazon that are shockingly cheap
/shopping/weird-ass-genius-thi...July 20, 2024 Weird-ass, genius things that literally anyone will get a ton of use out of
/shopping/gardeners-say-these-...July 14, 2024 Gardeners say these are the best backyard upgrades under $30 on Amazon
/life/ashwagandha-benefits-tik...TikTok ByRhyma Castillo Is Ashwagandha really the magic supplement TikTokers claim it to be? Let's look at the science.
/life/instagram-quiet-mode-men...Social Media ByGrace Gavilanes How to turn on Instagram’s new Quiet Mode and get some peace
/life/erika-lust-feminist-porn...Feb. 20, 2024 A feminist porn boss on the rise of OnlyFans and what qualifies as “good porn”
/life/dodo-bird-extinct-bring-...Feb. 20, 2024 Scientists think they can “Jurassic Park” the dodo
/life/how-to-resist-temptation...Feb. 20, 2024 This one behavior can help you resist cheating on your partner, according to science
/impact/june-diane-raphael-gra...A-TITLE June Diane Raphael is proving celebrity activism doesn’t have to be cringey
/culture/bianca-belair-wwe-goo...A-TITLE "You always want to try to make things better”: Bianca Belair is bringing Black pride to the WWE
/culture/yvonne-orji-profileA-TITLE Yvonne Orji isn’t slowing down after ‘Insecure’
/culture/perfume-genius-mike-h...A-TITLE Perfume Genius has always been the king of queer pop
/culture/kendrick-sampson-inse...A-TITLE Kendrick Sampson is just as skeptical about celebrity activists as you are
/culture/good-ones-natasha-rot...A-TITLE Natasha Rothwell is punching up
/culture/good-ones-davido-used...A-TITLE Davido used his celebrity to give Nigeria hope
/culture/good-ones-jenny-yangA-TITLE Honk if you won’t hate crime Jenny Yang!
https://www.bdg.com/info/terms...New window External Subdomain Terms of Service
https://www.bdg.com/info/priva...New window External Subdomain Privacy Policy
/life/nadya-okamoto-tiktok-aug...That's on period ByGrace Gavilanes Nadya Okamoto doesn’t care how gross you think her TikToks are The 24-year-old behind August, a brand redefining periods, ...
/identity/gender-inclusive-bat...All genders welcome ByRhyma Castillo Gender-inclusive bathroom signs are linked to positive attitudes about trans people
/identity/sam-smith-nonbinary-...Feb. 20, 2024 Sam Smith recalled being spat at on the street after coming out as nonbinary
/identity/hot-girl-walk-trend-...Feb. 20, 2024 Immigrant families have been doing the TikTok-famous 'hot girl walk' for ages
/impact/pope-criticizes-anti-g...Feb. 20, 2024 Pope Francis called anti-gay laws "unjust" — but don't celebrate just yet
/life/dodo-bird-extinct-bring-...A-TITLE Scientists think they can “Jurassic Park” the dodo
/life/inflation-reduction-act-...A-TITLE Here's how to get your money from the Inflation Reduction Act
/life/sustainable-brands-black...A-TITLE Why these brands are skipping Black Friday
/culture/documentaries-about-c...A-TITLE 7 documentaries that will fire you up to save the planet
/culture/kourtney-kardashian-s...A-TITLE In what world is Kourtney Kardashian the face of sustainable living?
/impact/climate-change-good-ne...A-TITLE 5 good news stories about climate change
/culture/kim-kardashian-climat...A-TITLE Kim Kardashian’s “realistic” approach to climate change isn’t enough
/impact/hottest-day-death-valleyA-TITLE The hottest September day on Earth was just recorded in Death Valley
/impact/climate-change-good-ne...Text duplicate A-TITLE 5 good news stories about climate change
/impact/hailstorm-spain-canada...A-TITLE A terrifying hailstorm left devastation across drought-dry Spain
/impact/california-heat-wave-p...A-TITLE California’s power grid could have a major meltdown this week
/life/tiktok-keep-or-return-trendA-TITLE We need to end the TikTok “Keep or Return” trend
/impact/zombie-ice-greenland-meltA-TITLE “Zombie ice” near Greenland is a catastrophe waiting to happen
/impact/drought-water-levels-d...A-TITLE Relic Watch: A running list of stuff exposed by our drying bodies of water
/impact/monsoons-pakistan-clim...A-TITLE The monsoon destruction in Pakistan right now is climate inequality laid bare
/impact/intermountain-coal-pla...A-TITLE This Utah coal plant could be the first to convert to hydrogen energy
/shopping/simple-genius-things...July 21, 2024 Shopping ByMegan Harrington Simple, genius things that make your home look & feel newer Instantly impress house guests (and yourself).
/shopping/bougie-highly-rated-...July 21, 2024 Shopping Bougie, highly rated things on Amazon that are shockingly cheap
/shopping/weird-ass-genius-thi...July 20, 2024 Shopping Weird-ass, genius things that literally anyone will get a ton of use out of
/shopping/gardeners-say-these-...July 14, 2024 Shopping Gardeners say these are the best backyard upgrades under $30 on Amazon
/shopping/best-prime-day-deals...July 17, 2024 Shopping The best Prime Day deals over 50% off: here's what to get before they sell out
/shopping/best-amazon-prime-da...July 17, 2024 Shopping Amazon dropped serious Prime Day deals on some of its most popular home products
/shopping/best-amazon-prime-da...July 17, 2024 Shopping The 100+ best Prime Day deals over 50% off — they're selling out fast
/shopping/shopping-editors-are...July 5, 2024 Shopping Shopping editors are obsessed with these hidden gems you'll wish you knew about sooner
/shopping/weird-things-you-did...June 30, 2024 Shopping Weird things you didn't know about that could save you so much time
/shopping/weird-things-you-don...June 30, 2024 Shopping Weird things you don't know about that make the eyesores in your home so much better
https://www.mic.com/newsletterNewsletter
https://www.bdg.com/micNew window External Subdomain About Us
/current/mastheadMasthead
https://www.bdg.com/advertiseNew window External Subdomain Advertise
https://www.bdg.com/termsNew window External Subdomain Terms
https://www.bdg.com/privacyNew window External Subdomain Privacy
https://www.bdg.com/dmcaNew window External Subdomain DMCA
https://www.facebook.com/MicMediaNew window External Subdomain A-TITLE Facebook
https://x.com/micNew window External A-TITLE X
https://www.instagram.com/mic/New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/user/m...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Youtube
https://www.mic.com/cultureCulture
https://www.mic.com/identityIdentity
https://www.mic.com/lifeLife
https://www.mic.com/impactImpact

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.mic.com/"
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 is excellent with 0.10 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (327 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
dateThu, 25 Jul 2024 10:30:31 GMT
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strict-transport-securitymax-age=31536000
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content-encodinggzip
varyAccept-Encoding
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age1023
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http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is rated as "Only for Adults".
This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 13,211 referring domains.
This page has 87,337 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 8,089 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

User-agent: *
Disallow: 
Disallow: /search?*

User-agent: Amazonbot
User-agent: Applebot
User-agent: Applebot-Extended
User-agent: GPTBot
User-agent: NewsWhipbot
Disallow: /

Sitemap: https://www.mic.com/sitemaps/pages.xml
Sitemap: https://www.mic.com/sitemaps/news.xml

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new46%Check
politics43%Check
Identity43%Check
hot38%Check
age38%Check
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girl36%Check
walk36%Check
ages36%Check
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