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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
75% 
Page quality
46% 
Page structure
95% 
Link structure
81% 
Server
0% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
2.66 s
File size
80.50 kB
Words
553
Media files
8
Number of links
111 internal / 25 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Full-time and part-time Gordon TAFE courses
The length of the page title is perfect. (406 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The Gordon is Victoria’s largest regional stand-alone TAFE and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training with one of the most comprehensive suites of courses in Western Victoria.
The meta description is too long: 1848 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.thegordon.edu.au/default.aspx
The specified canonical link points to a different page.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-au
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en-au
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 XHTML 1.0 Transitional 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
descriptionThe Gordon is Victoria’s largest regional stand-alone TAFE and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training with one of the most comprehensive suites of courses in Western Victoria.
keywordsTAFE, TAFE courses, TAFE education, Geelong TAFE, Geelong TAFE courses, Regional TAFE educational courses, Your future, Your hands
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charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
This page contains 553 words. That's ok.
22.8% 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.
4 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 14.89 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
This page loads 21 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" 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 11 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
4 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)
At least one javascript file was found, which is not integrated via HTTPS.
This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
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...uid=97392a2b-06c4-48e2-b88d-ded1517cca73No alt attribute provided
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Why study at The Gordon?
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Why study at The Gordon?
H2 Information Nights
H2 YOUR FUTURE. YOUR HANDS.
H2 Hospitality and Tourism Jobs Expo
H2 It’s time to trade up
H2 Find a course
H2 Browse by study area
H2 Empty heading
H2 News
H2 Empty heading
H2 Our campuses
H2 Quicklinks
H2 Newsletter
H2 Empty heading
H2 Login
H2 Connect
H2 Gordon Affiliates
H2 About Us
H3 Downloads
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
There are 4 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 25 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://thegordon.edu.au/Anchor skip to content
https://thegordon.edu.au/A-TITLE Follow this link to home
https://thegordon-web.t1cloud....External Subdomain eCentral
A-TITLE eCentral
https://outlook.office365.com/External Subdomain Student Email
A-TITLE Student Email
/student-portalStudent Portal
A-TITLE Student Portal
https://careerhub.thegordon.ed...External Subdomain CareerHub
A-TITLE CareerHub
https://thegordon.t1cloud.com/...External Subdomain My HRP
A-TITLE My HRP
https://outlook.office.com/mail/External Subdomain Staff Email
A-TITLE Staff Email
https://staffportal.thegordon....External Subdomain Staff Portal
A-TITLE Staff Portal
https://thegordon.edu.au/coursesCourses
/courses/allAll courses
/courses/accreditedAccredited courses
/courses/apprentice-traineeshipApprenticeships & traineeships
/courses/free-tafeFree TAFE
/international/international-c...International courses
/courses/shortShort courses
/courses/study-areasStudy areas
/courses/sbatSchool-Based Apprentice and Traineeship (SBAT)
/courses/open-nowOpen Now
/courses/vet-dssVETDSS courses
/courses/wyndham-coursesWyndham courses
/courses/upcoming-information-...Information Sessions
https://thegordon.edu.au/studentsStudents
/students/applyHow to apply
/student-portal/wellbeing-and-...Student wellbeing and support
/students/feesFees & payments
/students/university-pathwaysPathways to University
/students/training-facilitiesTraining facilities
/students/student-residenceStudent residence
/students/first-peoples-educat...First Peoples education support
/student-portalText duplicate Student Portal
/students/rpl-ctRecognition of Prior Learning & Credit Transfers
/students/apprenticeships-trai...Text duplicate Apprenticeships & traineeships
/students/disability-transitio...Disability Transition for School Students
/youth-education/vet-delivered...Subdomain VETDSS
https://thegordon.libguides.co...External Subdomain Library
/youth-educationYouth Education
/courses/study-areas/vce-vcal/vceVCE
https://thegordon.edu.au/vetdssVET Delivered to Secondary Students
/courses/sbatSubdomain SBAT
/courses/study-areas/training,...Supported Learning Programs
/courses/study-areas/training,...First Peoples Programs
https://www.geelongtechschool....External Subdomain The Geelong Tech School
https://thegordon.edu.au/industryIndustry
/industry/workforce-and-indust...Workforce training
/industry/industrycollaborationsIndustry collaborations
/industry/apprenticeships-trai...Text duplicate Apprenticeships & traineeships
/industry/work-with-our-studentsWork with our students
https://thegordon.edu.au/stbSkilling the Bay
/industry/gordon-alumniThe Gordon Alumni Program
/industry/pilot-projectsPilot Projects
/industry/capability-statementsCapability Statements
/industry/skills-and-jobs-centreSkills & Jobs Centre
/industry/careerhub-for-employersText duplicate CareerHub
/industry/small-business-short...Small Business short courses
/internationalInternational
/international/international-c...Text duplicate International courses
/international/choose-gordon-i...Why study at The Gordon?
/international/accomodation-li...Accommodation
/international/helpful-informa...Helpful information
/international/international-g...International guides & brochures
/international/education-agentsInternational agents
/international/pearson-test-ce...Pearson Test Centre
/international/international-c...Contact The Gordon International team
https://thegordon.edu.au/infosessTrivial anchor text
READ MORE
/yourfutureyourhandsText duplicate Trivial anchor text
READ MORE
/stb/programs/hospitality-tour...Subdomain Text duplicate Trivial anchor text
READ MORE
/campaigns/its-time-to-trade-upText duplicate Trivial anchor text
READ MORE
https://thegordon.edu.au/Home
/courses/study-areas/art-desig...Art, Design & Floristry
A-TITLE Link to Art, Design & Floristry - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/automotiv...Automotive & Engineering
A-TITLE Link to Automotive & Engineering - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/building-...Building Design & Construction
A-TITLE Link to Building Design & Construction - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/business-ictBusiness & ICT
A-TITLE Link to Business & ICT - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/community...Community Services & Early Childhood
A-TITLE Link to Community Services & Early Childhood - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/cookery,-...Cookery & Hospitality
A-TITLE Link to Cookery & Hospitality - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/hairdress...Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
A-TITLE Link to Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/health-sc...Health & Science
A-TITLE Link to Health & Science - Find out more about our health services courses.
/courses/study-areas/horticult...Horticulture & Conservation
A-TITLE Link to Horticulture & Conservation - Please enter a menu item description here
/courses/study-areas/industry-...Industry Skills
A-TITLE Link to Industry Skills - Find out more about Industry Skills
/courses/study-areas/training,...Training, Education & Language
A-TITLE Link to Training, Education & Language - Find out more about Training, Education and Language
/courses/study-areas/vce-vcalText duplicate VCE
A-TITLE Link to VCE - Find out more about our VCE courses.
https://thegordon.edu.au/studentsFind out more
https://thegordoncareerquiz.co...New window External Take the Career Quiz!
/quick-links/latest-newsNews
/blog/september-2024/new-board...Subdomain New Board Chair announced
A-TITLE Link to New Board Chair announced
/blog/september-2024/bon-voyag...Subdomain From Geelong to Lyon: Bon voyage, Trey!
A-TITLE Link to From Geelong to Lyon: Bon voyage, Trey!
/blog/september-2024/building-...Subdomain Building positive futures at 2024 Scholarship Evening
A-TITLE Link to Building positive futures at 2024 Scholarship Evening
/blog/september-2024/from-pizz...Subdomain From pizza shop job to culinary state finalist – The making of a chef!
A-TITLE Link to From pizza shop job to culinary state finalist – The making of a chef!
/about/campusesOur campuses
/student-portalText duplicate Student Portal
A-TITLE Student Portal
/future-students/training-faci...The Studio
A-TITLE The Studio
https://www.theculinarycollect...External Subdomain The Culinary Collective
A-TITLE The Culinary Collective
/careersSubdomain Careers @ The Gordon
A-TITLE Careers @ The Gordon
/skillscentregeelong-org-auSkills and Jobs Centre
A-TITLE Skills and Jobs Centre
/student-portal/help-and-conta...Subdomain Customer Service
A-TITLE Customer Service
/sitedocs/futurestudents/fees-...Fees & Charges
A-TITLE Fees and Charges
/courses/free-tafeFree TAFE courses
A-TITLE Free TAFE courses
/sitedocs/about/contact/city-c...Geelong City Campus Map
A-TITLE Geelong City Campus Map
/sitedocs/about/contact/east-c...East Geelong Campus Map
A-TITLE East Geelong Campus Map
/quick-links/course-guidesCourse Guides
A-TITLE Course Guides
/InformationPrivacyPolicyNew window terms and conditions
https://thegordon-web.t1cloud....External Subdomain Text duplicate eCentral
A-TITLE eCentral
https://outlook.office365.com/External Subdomain Text duplicate Student Email
A-TITLE Student Email
/student-portalText duplicate Student Portal
A-TITLE Student Portal
https://careerhub.thegordon.ed...External Subdomain Text duplicate CareerHub
A-TITLE CareerHub
https://thegordon.t1cloud.com/...External Subdomain Text duplicate My HRP
A-TITLE My HRP
https://outlook.office.com/mail/External Subdomain Text duplicate Staff Email
A-TITLE Staff Email
https://staffportal.thegordon....External Subdomain Text duplicate Staff Portal
A-TITLE Staff Portal
/quick-links/galleryThe Gordon Gallery
A-TITLE The Gordon Gallery
/future-students/training-faci...The Studio - Hair & Beauty
A-TITLE The Studio - Hair & Beauty
/about/contactContact us
A-TITLE Contact us
/student-portal/help-and-conta...Text duplicate Customer Service
A-TITLE Customer Service
/student-portal/student-voice/...Complaints & feedback
A-TITLE Complaints and feedback
/school-resourcesSchool Resources
A-TITLE School Resources
https://thegordon.libguides.co...External Subdomain Text duplicate Library
A-TITLE Library
https://www.geelongtechschool....External Subdomain Text duplicate The Geelong Tech School
A-TITLE The Geelong Tech School
https://www.theculinarycollect...External Subdomain Text duplicate The Culinary Collective
A-TITLE The Culinary Collective
/skills-and-jobs-centre/about-usText duplicate Skills and Jobs Centre
A-TITLE Skills and Jobs Centre
https://thegordon.edu.au/stbText duplicate Skilling the Bay
A-TITLE Skilling the Bay
/about/historyHistory
A-TITLE History
/about/organisational-informationOrganisational Information
A-TITLE Organisational Information
/sitedocs/international/100-ye...100 years of International Education
A-TITLE 100 years of International Education
https://thegordon.edu.au/careersText duplicate Careers @ The Gordon
A-TITLE Careers @ The Gordon
/quick-links/agentagreementsAgent Agreements
A-TITLE Agent Agreements
https://thegordon.edu.au/aboutLet us introduce ourselves
A-TITLE Let us introduce ourselves
https://www.facebook.com/thego...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE The Gordon FaceBook
https://www.linkedin.com/schoo...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE linkedin
http://instagram.com/the_gordonNew window External A-TITLE Instagram
http://www.youtube.com/thegord...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE YouTube
http://www.pinterest.com/thego...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Pinterest
https://www.tiktok.com/@the_go...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE TikTok
/copyrightCopyright notice
A-TITLE Copyright notice
/termsofuseTerms of use
A-TITLE Terms of use
/InformationPrivacyPolicyInformation Privacy Policy
A-TITLE Information Privacy Policy
https://thegordon.edu.au/sitemapSite Map
A-TITLE Site Map
/sitedocs/about/rap.aspxThe Gordon acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, study and do business. The G...

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://thegordon.edu.au/"
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 very slow (2.66 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 44 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 21 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (81 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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serverMicrosoft-IIS/10.0 Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
set-cookie74 Characters
x-frame-optionsSAMEORIGIN
x-powered-byASP.NET
dateWed, 18 Sep 2024 05:29:39 GMT
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 474 referring domains.
This page has 4,787 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 304 different ip addresses.

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Robots.txt

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Disallow: /courses/_layouts/
Disallow: /courses/email-now/
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thegordon.edu.au
Full-time and part-time Gordon TAFE courses
The Gordon is Victoria’s largest regional stand-alone TAFE and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training with one of the most comprehensive suites of courses in Western Victoria.

Most important keywords

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Gordon91%Check
Gordon TAFE courses70%Check
course61%Check
TAFE58%Check
TAFE Courses58%Check
Courses56%Check
Study54%Check
part-time Gordon TAFE54%Check
Jobs50%Check
Training46%Check
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