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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
72% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
91% 
Server
31% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.03 s
File size
70.90 kB
Words
620
Media files
24
Number of links
105 internal / 14 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home - South Georgia State College
The length of the page title is perfect. (329 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
South Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs.
The meta description is too long: 1249 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.sgsc.edu/
There is more than one canonical link on this 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 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
DescriptionSouth Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs.
KeywordsSouth Georgia State College, University System of Georgia, SGSC, Georgia Colleges, South Georgia State College School of Nursing, baccalaureate degrees in Georgia, baccalaureate programs in Georgia, South Georgia State Hawks
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msapplication-config/img/browserconfig.xml
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twitter:cardsummary
twitter:site@sgsc
twitter:titleHome - South Georgia State College
twitter:descriptionSouth Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs.
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twitter:creator@thirdwavedigital
og:localeen_US
og:site_nameSouth Georgia State College
og:titleHome - South Georgia State College
og:descriptionSouth Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs.
og:typewebsite
og:urlhttps://www.sgsc.edu/
og:imagehttp://www.sgsc.edu/img/sgsc-share.png
og:image:secure_urlhttps://www.sgsc.edu//img/sgsc-share.png
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 620 words. That's ok.
20.2% 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.
5 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 12.07 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
Multiple viewport tags are given. There should only be one.
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 amount of tags is very high (14). We recommend using a maximum of 12 tags for this page.
The following tag is repeated too often: douglas campus
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
9 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
https://www.sgsc.edu/img/sgsc-logo-dark.svgSouth Georiga State College
/content/userfiles/images/inst_crcl_C.pngNo alt attribute provided
...ent/userfiles/images/20220809_224424.jpgNo alt attribute provided
.../slideshow/7/registration BANNER NOW.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...e extended banner(1200 x 600 px) (1).jpgNo alt attribute provided
...w/7/Summer hours (1600 x 460 px) (1).jpgSummer Hours
...nt/userfiles/images/SGSC-May2022-398.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...at's going on at sgsc (800 × 800 px).pngNo alt attribute provided
/content/userfiles/news/Camp%20logo.jpeglogo of basketball camp
...serfiles/news/Grad speakers 2024 (1).jpgphotos of graduation speakers
...files/news/Academic Honors List (1)8.jpgacademic honors list logo
https://www.sgsc.edu/img/closerlook.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...iles/student success center web 2024.jpgStudent Success is here to help!
.../tiles/student services web 2024 (1).jpgresources and links
...rfiles/images/tiles/library web 2024.jpgFor Research Assistance and Resources
...ages/tiles/bachelor degrees web 2024.jpgExplore our degree options
...rfiles/images/tiles/athletics web 24.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...iles/images/tiles/quick links web 24.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...es/images/tiles/grad 2024 web alumni.jpgConnect With Us!
...erfiles/images/tiles/Greg Tanner (1).jpgmeet the college president!
...iles/images/tiles/Emma Wilkerson (1).jpgMeet Emma Wilkerson
...les/images/tiles/adult learner 2 web.jpgPrograms and Services
/img/sgsc-logo-dark-square.svgSGSC
Video URLWidthHeight
...rfiles/images/slideshow/4/Web video1.mp4

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H2 The Right College. The Right Choice.
H2 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
H2 student success center in powell hall
H2 The Right Programs
H2 what's going on at SGSC
H2 Upcoming Events
H2 Take a Closer Look at SGSC
H3 Featured News
H3 Student Success Center
H3 Student Services
H3 Libraries
H3 Bachelor's Degrees
H3 Athletics
H3 Quick Links
H3 Alumni
H3 Office of the President
H3 Spotlight
H3 Adult Learners
H4 About SGSC
H5 Campus Locations
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
2 links don't have an anchor text.
There are 1 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 14 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.sgsc.edu/Anchor Skip to content
https://www.sgsc.edu/IMG-ALT South Georiga State College
/alumni-and-friends/foundationsGive
/admissions/applyApply
/alumni-and-friends/welcome-sg...Alumni and Friends
/quicklinks/parents-familiesParents/Families
/quicklinks/student-gatewayStudent Gateway
/quicklinks/faculty-and-staffFaculty and Staff
/quicklinks/counselorsCounselors
/quicklinks/directoryDirectory
/quicklinks/sgsc-alertsSGSC Alerts
/life-at-sgsc/homeLife at SGSC Home
/about/campus-policeSubdomain SGSC Police
/life-at-sgsc/athleticsAthletics
/life-at-sgsc/athletic-partici...Athletic Participation Paperwork
/life-at-sgsc/housing-overviewHousing Overview
/life-at-sgsc/residence-hallsResidence Halls
/life-at-sgsc/dining-service-a...Dining Service and Meal Plans
/life-at-sgsc/student-activitiesStudent Activities
/life-at-sgsc/campus-life-cale...Campus Life Calendar
/life-at-sgsc/student-servicesStudent Services
/life-at-sgsc/registrars-officeRegistrars Office
/life-at-sgsc/bookstoreBookstore
/academics/academics-homeAcademics Home
/academics/bachelor-degreesBachelor's Degrees
/academics/academic-pathwaysAcademic Pathways
/academics/academic-and-studen...Academic and Student Affairs
/academics/class-schedulesClass Schedules
/academics/advisingAdvising
/academics/academic-calendarsAcademic Calendars
/academics/school-of-arts-and-...School of Arts and Sciences
/academics/school-nursingSchool of Nursing
/academics/online-coursesOnline Courses
/academics/institutional-effec...Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
/academics/academic-successAcademic Success
/academics/momentum-at-sgscMomentum at SGSC
/academics/academic-resources-...Academic Resources and Support
/academics/librariesLibraries
/academics/college-catalogCollege Catalog
/academics/adult-learnersAdult Learners
/admissions/applyAdmissions Home
/admissions/admissionsAdmissions Information
http://talon.sgsc.edu/status/New window External Subdomain Check Status
/admissions/entry-programsEntry Program
/admissions/orientation-and-re...Orientation and Registration
/admissions/schedule-a-visitSchedule a Visit
/admissions/registrars-officeRegistrar's Office
/admissions/faqsFAQs
/admissions/testing-and-assess...Testing and Assessment
/admissions/request-informationRequest Information
/admissions/student-health-ins...Student Health Insurance
/admissions/georgia-matchGeorgia Match
/afford/financial-aid-homeFinancial Aid Home
/afford/tuition-and-feesTuition and Fees
/afford/financial-aid-programsFinancial Aid Programs
/afford/financial-aid-checklistFinancial Aid Checklist
/afford/financial-aid-policiesFinancial Aid Policies
/afford/frequently-asked-quest...Frequently Asked Questions
/afford/financial-aid-resourcesFinancial Aid Resources
https://edrepay.com/homeNew window External Student Loan Repayment
/afford/business-office-faqsBusiness Office FAQs for Financial Aid
/about/at-a-glanceAt a Glance
/about/presidents-officePresident's Office
/about/strategic-plan-2019-2024Strategic Planning
/about/human-resourcesHuman Resources Home
/about/departmentsDepartments
/about/employmentEmployment
/about/calendarCalendar
/about/news-and-updatesNews and Updates
/about/publicationsPublications
/about/community-resourcesCommunity Resources and Facility Rentals
/about/campus-mapsCampus Maps
/about/accreditationAccreditation
https://www.facebook.com/South...New window External Subdomain Facebook
https://twitter.com/southgastateNew window External Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/sout...New window External Subdomain Instagram
/quicklinks/student-gatewayNew window Student Gateway/MySGSC
/about/clery-complianceNew window Trivial anchor text
HERE
/admissions/registration-infor...New window No Text
/academics/school-nursingNew window No Text
/academics/academic-pathwaysAssociate of Arts Transfer Pathways
/academics/academic-pathwaysAssociate of Science Transfer Pathways
/academics/bachelor-degreesText duplicate Bachelor's Degrees
/about/news-and-updatesAll News
/about/news-and-updates/post/s...SGSC Hawks Basketball to Hold Summer Camps
/about/news-and-updates/post/s...SGSC Celebrates Graduates in Spring Commencement Ceremonies
/about/news-and-updates/post/s...SGSC Announces Spring 2024 Academic Recognition Lists
/about/calendarAll Events
/academics/academic-successStudent Success Center Student Success is here to help!
IMG-ALT Student Success is here to help!
/life-at-sgsc/student-servicesStudent Services resources and links
IMG-ALT resources and links
/academics/librariesLibraries For Research Assistance and Resources
IMG-ALT For Research Assistance and Resources
/academics/bachelor-degreesBachelor's Degrees Explore our degree options
IMG-ALT Explore our degree options
/life-at-sgsc/athleticsGo Hawks
/quicklinks/student-gatewayText duplicate Student Gateway
/quicklinks/faculty-and-staffFaculty/Staff Gateway
/alumni-and-friends/welcome-sg...Alumni Connect With Us!
IMG-ALT Connect With Us!
/about/presidents-officeOffice of the President meet the college president!
IMG-ALT meet the college president!
/life-at-sgsc/student-spotlightSpotlight Meet Emma Wilkerson
IMG-ALT Meet Emma Wilkerson
/academics/adult-learnersAdult Learners Programs and Services
IMG-ALT Programs and Services
/admissions/applyText duplicate Apply
/admissions/schedule-a-visitVisit
https://talon.sgsc.edu/info/New window External Subdomain Request Info
https://www.sgsc.edu/IMG-ALT SGSC
https://www.facebook.com/South...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Facebook
https://twitter.com/southgastateNew window External Text duplicate Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/sout...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Instagram
/about/accreditationCollege Accreditation
https://usg.edu/New window External A University System of Georgia Institution
/about/ethics-informationEthics and Reporting Hotline
/life-at-sgsc/student-complian...Student Complaint Process
/life-at-sgsc/title-ixNew window Title IX
https://www.usg.edu/siteinfo/w...New window External Subdomain Data Privacy Policy
/about/clery-complianceNew window Subdomain Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR)
/about/employment-opportunitiesNew window Employment Opportunities
https://www.usg.edu/siteinfo/w...New window External Subdomain Privacy
https://www.sgsc.edu/site-mapSite Map
/accessibility-statementAccessibility Statement
http://www.thirdwavedigital.com/External Subdomain Third Wave Digital
https://www.usg.edu/dataprivacyExternal Subdomain URL anchor text
https://www.usg.edu/dataprivacy

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.sgsc.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The HTML page should be transferred using GZip compression.
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is slow (1.03 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 (71 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
pragmano-cache
content-typetext/html;charset=UTF-8
expiresThu, 1 October 1998 00:00:00 PST
serverMicrosoft-IIS/10.0
set-cookie69 Characters
x-powered-byASP.NET
dateSun, 09 Jun 2024 00:22:44 GMT
content-length72585
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/2

External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 835 referring domains.
This page has 17,466 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 500 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.

Robots.txt

User-agent: *
Disallow: /admin/*
Disallow: /academics/archive
Disallow: /quicklinks/telephone-system
Disallow: /covid19-self-report-form

Sitemap: https://www.sgsc.edu/sitemap.xml
Sitemap: https://www.sgsc.edu/sitemap.blog.xml
Sitemap: https://www.sgsc.edu/sitemap.news.xml

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Home - South Georgia State College
South Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs.

Most important keywords

Following keywords were found. You can check the keyword optimization of this page for each keyword.

KeywordResultRecheck
College68%Check
State College66%Check
State64%Check
Student63%Check
Georgia State College63%Check
South Georgia State College62%Check
Georgia State61%Check
SGSC58%Check
Georgia58%Check
degree58%Check
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