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Meta information
75% 
Page quality
90% 
Page structure
81% 
Link structure
71% 
Server
78% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.19 s
File size
72.40 kB
Words
684
Media files
28
Number of links
56 internal / 70 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Missouri State University - Missouri State
There are word repetitions in the page title.
The length of the page title is perfect. (369 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
Meta description
(Critically important)
Missouri State University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including the professional doctorate. The university educates students to be global citizen scholars committed to public affairs.
The meta description is too long: 1415 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.missouristate.edu/default.htm
The specified canonical link points to a different page.
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
dateModifiedSeptember 17, 2024
DescriptionMissouri State University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including the professional doctorate. The university educates students to be global citizen scholars committed to public affairs.
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twitter:cardsummary_large_image
twitter:urlhttps://www.MissouriState.edu/default.htm
twitter:titleExperience Missouri State University
twitter:descriptionDiscover what you can do in the land of Bears.
twitter:imagehttps://www.MissouriState.edu/_Files/_Homepage/Homepage-social-22069-1141.jpg
twitter:image:altStudents cheering and having fun at a campus event.
fb:app_id98858572066
og:localeen_US
og:imagehttps://www.MissouriState.edu/_Files/_Homepage/Homepage-social-22069-1141.jpg
og:image:altStudents cheering and having fun at a campus event.
og:titleExperience Missouri State University
og:urlhttps://www.MissouriState.edu/default.htm
og:descriptionDiscover what you can do in the land of Bears.
og:typewebsite
og:updated_time2024-09-17T14:28:44.091586327-07:00
x-ua-compatibleie=edge
Content-Security-Policyupgrade-insecure-requests
charsetUTF-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
These Typos were found:
  • virutal => virtual
This page contains 684 words. That's ok.
28.8% 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.
7 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 11.28 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, 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 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
...tate.info/ou/_resources/svg/sgf-logo.svgMissouri State University
...les/_Homepage/Degrees-COB-21932-9066.jpgA female student from the College of Business poses outside of Glass Hall
...e/campus-aerial-carrington-hall-tout.jpgAerial view of campus featuring Carrington Hall.
...es/_Homepage/Careers-CNAS-21433-4816.jpgThree people reviewing paperwork on a desk in a conference. The three are all alumni from Missouri State's hospitality leadership program.
...age/Homepage-scholarships-22225-9923.jpgThree students sitting at a table in Meyer Library while using their laptops
.../_Homepage/Homepage-apply-21244-3755.jpgA student smiles at the camera while walking to class on a nice sunny day
...epage/Homepage-dualcredit-22046-3272.jpgTwo students talking in a science lab
/_Files/_Homepage/BP-21887-5488.jpgA cohort of Bear POWER graduates stand on campus with Dr Christopher Craig
data:[...] Base64Chemistry student Preston Clubb giving a research presentation.Preston Clubb
data:[...] Base64Shania DedigamaShania Dedigama
data:[...] Base64Tylea Wilson wearing a white dress with maroon mortarboard and Kente scarf.Tylea Wilson
...les/_Homepage/Campus-Tour-21210-7102.jpgA MSU staff member gives a tour of campus
/_Files/_Homepage/BearPower-21887-5384.jpgA student's graduation cap that says "Bear POWER"
...e-Holly-Holladay-Wilson20231211-2295.jpgDr. Holly Holladay, associate professor in the department of communication, media, journalism and film.
...ge/MSU-RCASH-CCJ-Gatzemeyer-headshot.jpgAlison Gatzemeyer, an MSU criminology alum.
...epage/Global-Education-20231113-0477.jpgPeople teaching a child in MSU's Global Education Lab
...resources/svg/myms-straight-reversed.svgMake Your Missouri Statement
Video URLWidthHeight
..._Homepage/Research_Happens_Here_2023.mp4
...youtube.com/embed/7kBlKSe7cEs?rel=0

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Missouri State University
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 30 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 Missouri State University
H2 Missouri State University Duplicate text
H2 About MSU
H2 Future Students
H2 Current Students
H2 Faculty and Staff
H2 Alumni
H2 Family Programs
H2 Athletics
H2 Make Your Missouri Statement
H2 BIG IDEAS, BIG RESULTS.
H2 Majors and programs
H2 What sets us apart
H2 Help for your academic journey
H2 Chemistry with a twist
H2 Making sense of the world
H2 A vision for the future
H2 What’s new at Missouri State
H2 Mark your calendar
H2 Missouri State University Duplicate text
H2 Campuses
H3 Explore scholarships and financial aid
H3 Apply for free
H3 Earn dual credit
H3 Discover Bear POWER
H3 Discover your potential at MSU
H3 Be empowered in an inclusive program
H3 How did this popular TV sitcom impact society?
H3 An internship led her to a crime-fighting career
H3 A new lab prepares teachers for global education
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 too many external links (70) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.missouristate.edu/Anchor Skip to content
https://www.missouristate.edu/Anchor Skip to navigation
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain a
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain b
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain c
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain d
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain e
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain f
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain g
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain h
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain i
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain j
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain k
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain l
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain m
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain n
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain o
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain p
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain q
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain r
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain s
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain t
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain u
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain v
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain w
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain x
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain y
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain z
https://www.missouristate.edu/Anchor IMG-ALT Skip page navigation
/About/default.htmSubdomain About MSU
/FutureStudents/default.htmSubdomain Future Students
/CurrentStudents/default.htmSubdomain Current Students
/FacultyStaff/default.htmSubdomain Faculty and Staff
https://alumni.missouristate.e...External Subdomain Alumni
/BearsFamilies/default.htmSubdomain Family Programs
https://missouristatebears.com/External Athletics
https://publicaffairs.missouri...External Subdomain Public Affairs Mission
/InclusiveEngagement/default.htmSubdomain Inclusive Engagement
https://news.missouristate.edu/External Subdomain News
https://calendar.missouristate...External Subdomain Events
/Research/default.htmSubdomain Research
/Costs/default.htmSubdomain Tuition and Fees
/Visitors/default.htmSubdomain Visitor’s Guide
/FutureStudents/apply-now.htmSubdomain Apply Now
/Admissions/default.htmSubdomain Freshman Admission
/Majors/Subdomain Majors and Programs
/transfer/default.htmSubdomain Transfer
https://graduate.missouristate...External Subdomain Graduate
https://international.missouri...External Subdomain International
https://outreach.missouristate...External Subdomain Online Programs
/Majors/Subdomain Text duplicate Majors and Programs
/StudentEngagement/default.htmSubdomain Student Life
/Services/default.htmSubdomain Guide to Services
/Registrar/Students/registrati...Subdomain Registration
/FinancialAid/default.htmSubdomain Financial Aid
https://reslife.missouristate....External Subdomain Residence Life
/Human/work-for-MSU.htmWork at MSU
https://search.missouristate.e...External Subdomain Directory
/Human/default.htmSubdomain Human Resources
/Provost/default.htmSubdomain Office of the Provost
/Human/professional-developmen...Subdomain Professional Development
https://maroonation.missourist...External Subdomain Alumni Events
https://blogs.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain Alumni News
/Registrar/Students/Transcript...Subdomain Transcript Request
https://www.missouristatefound...External Subdomain Make a Gift
/BearsFamilies/FamilyWeekend.htmSubdomain Family Weekend
/Registrar/academic-calendar.htmSubdomain Important Dates
/Bursar/LoginSetupInstructions...Subdomain Make a Payment
https://missouristatebears.com...External Tickets
https://www.missouristatebears...External Subdomain Schedules
https://missouristatebears.com...External Facilities
https://missouristatebears.com...External Social Media
https://www.missouristatefound...External Subdomain Bears Fund
/admissions/Subdomain Take a Virtual Tour
/FutureStudents/apply-now.htmApply now
/strategicplan/2025-30 Strategic Plan
/About/default.htmSubdomain Discover MSU
/majors/Subdomain Find your degree program
/admissions/visitcampus/Subdomain Take a tour - in person or virtual
/Outcomes/default.htmExplore career outcomes
/majors/Subdomain Search majors and programs
/admissions/Subdomain Join the Bears
/Outcomes/default.htmSubdomain Ensure your success
https://www.youvisit.com/?External Subdomain Anchor Virutal tour
/FutureStudents/request-info.htmSubdomain Request information
/FinancialAid/Subdomain Explore scholarships and financial aid
/FutureStudents/apply-now.htmSubdomain Apply for free
https://dualcredit.missourista...External Subdomain Earn dual credit
/BearPOWER/Subdomain Discover Bear POWER
https://blogs.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain Read Preston's story
A-TITLE Preston Clubb spotlight story
https://blogs.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain Read Shania's story
A-TITLE Shania Dedigama Spotlight story
https://blogs.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain Read Tylea's story
A-TITLE Tylea Wilson Spotlight story
https://news.missouristate.edu/External Subdomain Follow along
/admissions/showcase/Subdomain Discover your potential at MSU Thinking about becoming a Bear? Register this month for the Missouri State Showcase on Nov. 2. Tour campus, connect with stude...
IMG-ALT A MSU staff member gives a tour of campus
/BearPOWER/Subdomain Be empowered in an inclusive program
IMG-ALT A student's graduation cap that says "Bear POWER"
https://blogs.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain How did this popular TV sitcom impact society?
IMG-ALT Dr. Holly Holladay, associate professor in the department of communication, media, journalism and film.
https://blogs.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain An internship led her to a crime-fighting career
IMG-ALT Alison Gatzemeyer, an MSU criminology alum.
https://news.missouristate.edu...External Subdomain A new lab prepares teachers for global education
IMG-ALT People teaching a child in MSU's Global Education Lab
https://calendar.missouristate...External Subdomain Access the full calendar
https://publicaffairs.missouri...External Subdomain Plan to attend
https://calendar.missouristate...External Subdomain Anchor Launch your teaching career
/BearsFamilies/familyweekend.htmSee what's happening around campus
https://www.youvisit.com/?External Subdomain Anchor Text duplicate Virutal tour
https://www.missouristate.edu/Subdomain No Text
https://goo.gl/maps/UrEW4i5jsqR2External 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
/admissions/Subdomain Anchor Text duplicate Take a Virtual Tour
https://www.missouristate.edu/Subdomain Missouri State University
https://wp.missouristate.edu/d...External Subdomain Missouri State University-West Plains
https://china.missouristate.ed...External Subdomain Missouri State University-China Programs
https://www.facebook.com/misso...External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on Facebook
https://twitter.com/missouristateExternal A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on X
https://www.instagram.com/miss...External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on Instagram
https://www.tiktok.com/@missou...External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on TikTok
https://www.youtube.com/c/miss...External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on YouTube
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on LinkedIn
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State Blogs
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Missouri State on Flickr
/About/Subdomain IMG-ALT Make Your Missouri Statement
/Accessibility/default.htmSubdomain Accessibility
/Disclaimer/default.htmSubdomain Disclaimer
/Services/FedManInfo.htmSubdomain Disclosures
/Equity/Nondiscrimination_Stat...Subdomain EO/AA/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
/BOG/default.htmSubdomain Board of Governors, Missouri State University
/Contact/default.htmSubdomain Contact Information
https://mrf.healthcarebluebook...External Subdomain Healthcare MRFs
https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/1...Nofollow External Subdomain ©

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.missouristate.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is slow (1.19 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.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (72 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
content-typetext/html
content-encodinggzip
varyAccept-Encoding
serverMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
backendserverDoor
x-ua-compatibleIE=edge
referrer-policyno-referrer-when-downgrade
dateWed, 25 Sep 2024 09:06:03 GMT
content-length20826
set-cookie25 Characters
cache-controlprivate
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/2

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This page has 460,104 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 2,704 different ip addresses.

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Robots.txt

User-agent: *
Sitemap: https://www.missouristate.edu/sitemap.aspx
Disallow: /_navigation
Disallow: /_resources
Disallow: /_testarea
Disallow: /_templates
Disallow: /cgi-bin/formmail.asp
Disallow: /WebSupport/Restricted

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Missouri State University is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including the professional doctorate. The university educates students to be global citizen scholars committed to public affairs.

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Missouri93%Check
State93%Check
Missouri State93%Check
Missouri State University88%Check
Programs56%Check
Students56%Check
Graduate Programs53%Check
global50%Check
inclusive program49%Check
Graduate48%Check
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