Pitt.edu - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
95% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
67% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.18 s
File size
98.60 kB
Words
759
Media files
35
Number of links
23 internal / 111 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home | University of Pittsburgh
The length of the page title is perfect. (278 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is missing.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.pitt.edu/
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

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 759 words. That's ok.
25.8% 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.
11 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 14.81 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=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 15 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
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
.../files/assets/pitt_shield_white-home.pngUniversity of Pittsburgh
...grid-rasado.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=gG9Tb0n7Gretchen Rosado in the lab.
...ingwellness.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=y4LFiNVbArchitecture students
...rid-startup.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=zFdWKuVhSigning day event
...mg/cathy-magnolia-tree.jpg?itok=Je9OoDJcCathedral exterior with spring magnolia tree
...-goldfeature-langmead2.jpg?itok=aYElCMgVAlison Langmead
...llout-img/PDOG_600x600.jpg?itok=TFV5fmQ4Two students holding up PDOG tshirts
...38_otw-edit.jpg?h=f563ff6d&itok=n53UbNsNPhoto of Mitch Bell
...rin-Clark_0.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=AycXceqdErin Clark
...nden-Peifer.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=iOCvrGI1Brenden Peifer
...a-Hingorani.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=edmFRlk_Meghna Hingorani
...amin-Davies.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=-DRTFE93Benjamin Davies
...s-Johnbosco.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=cRWCj9x1Nicholas Johnbosco
...en-Ashcraft.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=MWhdBT-mLauraEllen Ashcraft
...yan-Steinly.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=GPTaVOp6Ryan Steinly
...naya-Joynes.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=7CNEZjI2Anaya Joynes
.../Isabel-Lam.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=bQi5w5nBIsabel Lam
...her-hancock.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=glWF246fAsher Hancock
...rianna-Ross.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=wtV83HpWBrianna Ross
...ia-Achitoov.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=pn7qASPgMia Achitoov
...Jim-Withers.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=uhvr5qdMJim Withers
...llian-Chong.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=6AlbNudrLillian Chong
...ivia-Miller.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=qw-X-PzyOlivia Miller
...hard-Su-Fan.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=q2snfwN_Richard Su Fang
...Obisie-Orlu.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=eMTjfdICDanielle Obisie-Orlu
...e-Cavanaugh.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=JU2haohlCatherine Cavanaugh
.../Toya-Jones.jpg?h=5e56e9ff&itok=uJ07dkf_Toya Jones
...henley-Quad.jpg?h=1c709f1d&itok=FMS6kzKIStudent sitting in lawn
...henley-park.jpg?h=1c709f1d&itok=MLoUzOqQStudent jumping from fountain in snow
...athedral-up.jpg?h=1c709f1d&itok=uSy-tbIYCathedral of Learning
...tadium-fans.jpg?h=1c709f1d&itok=bU4HCUB6Acrisure Stadium fans
...river-trail.jpg?h=1c709f1d&itok=SHvXSUxwAllegheny River trail
...ther-statue.jpg?h=1c709f1d&itok=4dpT6mHcStudent with the panther statue
...tt_25_edu/img/pitt_shield_white-home.pngUniversity of Pittsburgh shield
Video URLWidthHeight
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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 Connect
H2 Search...
H3 Pitt is a ‘New Ivy’
H3 Leading digital futures
H3 Pitt Day of Giving
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
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 too many external links (111) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.pitt.edu/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.pitt.edu/node/606IMG-ALT University of Pittsburgh
https://www.pitt.edu/aboutAbout
https://www.pitt.edu/academicsAcademics
https://www.pitt.edu/admissionsAdmissions
https://www.pitt.edu/researchResearch
https://www.pitt.edu/life-pittLife at Pitt
http://pittsburghpanthers.com/External Athletics
https://www.possible.pitt.edu/External Subdomain More Rankings
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Naturally curious Gretchen Rosado questions everything. For the budding scientist and researcher, it’s a skill that’s paying off.
IMG-ALT Gretchen Rosado in the lab.
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Modeling wellness They’re so excited about the new wellness center that they built their own.
IMG-ALT Architecture students
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Startup successes Five new companies founded by Pitt researchers aim to improve wound care, cancer immunotherapy, chronic pain care and more.
IMG-ALT Signing day event
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/External Subdomain More Stories
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Read on Pittwire
https://pittresearchannualrepo...External More Pitt Research
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain See the results
https://www.giveto.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Make a gift today
https://www.academics.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Degree Programs
https://admissions.pitt.edu/vi...External Subdomain Visit Campus
https://admissions.pitt.edu/ap...External Subdomain Apply
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Mitch Bell An alum with a knack for assistive tech hacks.
IMG-ALT Photo of Mitch Bell
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Erin Clark This sports fan, radio host and honors student proves you can follow your passions at Pitt.
IMG-ALT Erin Clark
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Brenden Peifer Inspired by August Wilson, he’s teaching the next generation of performers.
IMG-ALT Brenden Peifer
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Meghna Hingorani Everybody's bestie thrives in business and dreams of Bollywood.
IMG-ALT Meghna Hingorani
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Benjamin Davies A urologist and mentor who’s closing gaps in health care.
IMG-ALT Benjamin Davies
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Nicholas Johnbosco A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.
IMG-ALT Nicholas Johnbosco
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain LauraEllen Ashcraft Building bridges to connect people and research.
IMG-ALT LauraEllen Ashcraft
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Ryan Steinly A Frederick Honors College student fluent in language and justice.
IMG-ALT Ryan Steinly
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Anaya Joynes A Pitt engineering student who leads by example.
IMG-ALT Anaya Joynes
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Isabel Lam A change-maker who landed a red carpet role.
IMG-ALT Isabel Lam
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Asher Hancock This engineer wants to put autonomous vehicles in the sky.
IMG-ALT Asher Hancock
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Brianna Ross A Maryland Teacher of the Year who leads with love.
IMG-ALT Brianna Ross
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Mia Achitoov A future doctor who values elders and offers comfort in the hospital and beyond.
IMG-ALT Mia Achitoov
https://pittmag.pitt.edu/news/...External Subdomain Jim Withers His Street Medicine Institute provides “street rounds” and social services to people who live outdoors.
IMG-ALT Jim Withers
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Lillian Chong This creative chemist helped crack a COVID-19 mystery.
IMG-ALT Lillian Chong
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Olivia Miller A gymnast using the power of positivity.
IMG-ALT Olivia Miller
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Richard Su Fang The U.S. Presidential Scholar is already exploring research opportunities and taking on leadership roles.
IMG-ALT Richard Su Fang
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Danielle Obisie-Orlu The Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate with a 30-year plan.
IMG-ALT Danielle Obisie-Orlu
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Catherine Cavanaugh This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.
IMG-ALT Catherine Cavanaugh
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain Toya Jones Studying trauma and its impact.
IMG-ALT Toya Jones
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/...External Subdomain See More Spotlights
https://www.tour.pitt.edu/tour...External Subdomain Schenley Quadrangle
https://pittsburghparks.org/ex...External Schenley Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...External Subdomain Cathedral of Learning
https://pittsburghpanthers.com...External Pitt Panthers football
https://www.pitt.edu/IMG-ALT University of Pittsburgh shield
A-TITLE Pitt Home
https://admissions.pitt.edu/ap...External Subdomain Text duplicate Apply
https://admissions.pitt.edu/vi...External Subdomain Visit
https://www.map.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Map
https://my.pitt.edu/External Subdomain MyPitt
https://www.giveto.pitt.edu/s/...External Subdomain Give
https://www.join.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Careers
https://www.pitt.edu/aboutText duplicate About
https://www.pitt.edu/academicsText duplicate Academics
https://www.pitt.edu/admissionsText duplicate Admissions
https://www.pitt.edu/researchText duplicate Research
https://www.pitt.edu/life-pittText duplicate Life at Pitt
http://pittsburghpanthers.com/External Text duplicate Athletics
https://www.diversity.pitt.edu...External Subdomain Accessibility Statement
https://www.affordability.pitt...External Subdomain Affordability
https://www.join.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Careers
/about/general-infoConsumer Info/Achievement
/about/contactContact Us
https://www.academics.pitt.edu...External Subdomain Departments A-Z
https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
https://find.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Find People
https://www.technology.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Information Technology
https://www.lgbtq.pitt.edu/External Subdomain LGBTQ+
https://www.diversity.pitt.edu...External Subdomain Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/accountabilityPromoting Accountability and Trust
http://my.pitt.edu/External Subdomain My Pitt
https://www.as.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Arts & Sciences
https://www.business.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Business
https://www.sci.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Computing & Information
https://www.dental.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Dental Medicine
https://www.education.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Education
https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Engineering
https://www.cgs.pitt.edu/External Subdomain General Studies
https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Health & Rehabilitation
https://www.frederickhonors.pi...External Subdomain Honors College
https://www.law.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Law
https://www.medschool.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Medicine
https://www.nursing.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Nursing
https://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Pharmacy
https://www.spia.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Public & Intl Affairs
https://www.publichealth.pitt....External Subdomain Public Health
https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Social Work
https://upb.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Bradford
http://www.greensburg.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Greensburg
https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Johnstown
https://www.titusville.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Titusville
https://www.facebook.com/upittNew window External Subdomain A-TITLE Find Pitt on Facebook
https://twitter.com/PittTweetNew window External A-TITLE Pitt on Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/pitt...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Follow Pitt on Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/@pitto...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Pitt on YouTube
https://www.pitt.edu/aboutText duplicate About
https://www.pitt.edu/academicsText duplicate Academics
https://www.pitt.edu/admissionsText duplicate Admissions
https://www.pitt.edu/researchText duplicate Research
https://www.pitt.edu/life-pittText duplicate Life at Pitt
http://pittsburghpanthers.com/External Text duplicate Athletics
https://admissions.pitt.edu/ap...External Subdomain Text duplicate Apply
https://admissions.pitt.edu/vi...External Subdomain Text duplicate Visit
https://www.map.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Map
https://my.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate MyPitt
https://www.giveto.pitt.edu/s/...External Subdomain Text duplicate Give
https://www.join.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Careers
https://www.as.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Arts & Sciences
https://www.business.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Business
https://www.sci.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Computing & Information
https://www.dental.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Dental Medicine
https://www.education.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Education
https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Engineering
https://www.cgs.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate General Studies
https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Health & Rehabilitation
https://www.frederickhonors.pi...External Subdomain Text duplicate Honors College
https://www.law.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Law
https://www.medschool.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Medicine
https://www.nursing.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Nursing
https://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Pharmacy
https://www.spia.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Public & Intl Affairs
https://www.publichealth.pitt....External Subdomain Text duplicate Public Health
https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Text duplicate Social Work
https://www.alumni.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Alumni
https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Pittwire
https://calendar.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Events
https://www.community.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Community
https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/External Subdomain Sustainability
https://www.pitt.edu/globalGlobal
https://www.facebook.com/upittNew window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE Find Pitt on Facebook
https://twitter.com/PittTweetNew window External Text duplicate A-TITLE Pitt on Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/pitt...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE Follow Pitt on Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/@pitto...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE Pitt on YouTube

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.pitt.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is excellent with 0.18 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (99 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

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This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 2,593 referring domains.
This page has 29,100 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,890 different ip addresses.

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# CSS, JS, Images
Allow: /core/*.css$
Allow: /core/*.css?
Allow: /core/*.js$
Allow: /core/*.js?
Allow: /core/*.gif
Allow: /core/*.jpg
Allow: /core/*.jpeg
Allow: /core/*.png
Allow: /core/*.svg
Allow: /profiles/*.css$
Allow: /profiles/*.css?
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Disallow: /modules/README.txt
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Disallow: /themes/README.txt
Disallow: /web.config
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Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/reply/
Disallow: /filter/tips
Disallow: /node/add/
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /user/register
Disallow: /user/password
Disallow: /user/login
Disallow: /user/logout
Disallow: /media/oembed
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Disallow: /index.php/user/login
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