Baltimorecity.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
79% 
Page quality
83% 
Page structure
59% 
Link structure
68% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.21 s
File size
191.20 kB
Words
1030
Media files
24
Number of links
83 internal / 40 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home | Baltimore City
The page title is too short. (195 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is missing.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
crawlable_no_perplexitybot
crawlable_no_youbot
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.baltimorecity.gov/
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)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
These Typos were found:
  • holliday => holiday
There are 2 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate: Disclaimer: Baltimore City Government does not guarantee the accuracy,...
This page contains 1030 words. That's ok.
15.6% 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.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 22.71 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" 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 21 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
1 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
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
...23-08/visit-baltimore.webp?itok=uYLWpLmEVisit Baltimore
...024-09/bhc_apply_light.png?itok=7eYX_FNIBaltimore is Hiring; Apply today
...1/s3fs-public/2026-07/initiative-ccc.pngCharm City Cleanup
.../s3fs-public/2026-09/initiative-hope.pngHope Lives Here, Baltimore
...s3fs-public/2026-03/know-your-rights.pngKnow Your Rights
...2026-01/programs-initiatives-10-year.pngSecuring Baltimore's Future. Baltimore City 10-Year Financial Plan
...2026-01/programs-initiatives-reframe.pngReframe Baltimore
...-1/s3fs-public/2024-09/family-faucet.pngfamily at kitchen faucet washing hands
...ublic/2024-08/closing_digital_divide.pngClosing the digital divide. Explore resources become an ally!
...1/s3fs-public/2024-09/amazon-fresh_s.jpgAmazon fresh on laptop
...ube.com/vi/taELEHY37Gw/maxresdefault.jpgNo alt attribute provided
...ube.com/vi/snRqKXvw2A0/maxresdefault.jpgSafe Streets Belvedere 365 Days No Homicides; September 28, 2026
...ube.com/vi/UzHtwUm_hfo/maxresdefault.jpg25th Anniversary of 911
...ube.com/vi/Ee6AxuYPaRw/maxresdefault.jpgRash Field Park Grand Opening; September 9, 2026
.../calendar-1026-digital.png?itok=bC8b8aNxBCIT Digital Equity Resource Fair - 10/08/26 - Resources for All
...09/calendar-gis-112126.png?itok=72jmcaAVBaltimore City GIS Day - 11/18/26
...endar-fallcleanup-1126.png?itok=zV-ANTdUFall 2026 Cleanup
...web_cclights_thumbnail.png?itok=iWheySHKCharm City Lights
...025_v2.png.webp?h=45681e9d&itok=qtvjlCtDMayor Brandon M. Scott
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Welcome, Baltimore
The H1 heading is too short (18 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 42 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 Welcome, Baltimore
H2 Main navigation
H2 Baltimore Today
H2 Popular Services
H2 Programs and Initiatives
H2 CharmTV
H2 Events
H2 Latest News
H2 Meet Mayor Brandon M. Scott
H2 Sign up for email updates
H3 Choose a language to translate the site
H3 Pay Parking /Traffic Ticket
H3 Pay Water Bill
H3 Trash & Recycling
H3 Building Permits
H3 Permits and Licensing
H3 Repave Baltimore
H3 Easy Access to Baltimore Help-311 Service
H3 Charm City Cleanup
H3 Hope Lives Here
H3 Know Your Rights
H3 Securing Baltimore's Future: 10-Year Financial Plan
H3 Reframe Baltimore
H3 Water4All Now Accepting Applications
H3 Digital Inclusion Resources
H3 B’more Fresh
H3 Community Healthy Food Act Bill Signing; October 5, 2026
H3 Featured Videos
H3 Digital Equity Resource Fair
H3 Baltimore City Annual GIS Day
H3 Mayor's 2026 Fall Cleanup and Day of Service
H3 Charm City Lights
H3 Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Fall Clean Up and Day of Service
H3 Joint Statement from Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Commissioner Richard Worley on the Arrest of Suspect in Khloe Ishway Murder
H3 Mayor Brandon M. Scott Celebrates Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Winning 2026 National Gold Medal Grand Plaque
H3 Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Commissioner Worley Statement on Arrest of Suspect in Claudia Bismark Murder
H4 Frequently Used Languages:
H4 Safe Streets Belvedere 365 Days No Homicides; September 28, 2026
H4 25th Anniversary of 911
H4 Rash Field Park Grand Opening; September 9, 2026
H5 Total Languages: 76
H6 Community Healthy Food Act Bill Signing; October 5, 2026 Duplicate text
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 (40) on this page.

Found links on this page

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https://www.baltimorecity.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://balt311.baltimorecity....External Subdomain 311 - Report A Problem
https://balt311.baltimorecity....External Subdomain Report To 311
https://www.baltimorecity.gov/City of Baltimore City of Baltimore
/mayorMayor Brandon M. Scott
/mayorText duplicate Mayor Brandon M. Scott
https://pay.baltimorecity.gov/External Subdomain All Bills
https://pay.baltimorecity.gov/...External Subdomain Pay a Parking or Traffic Ticket
https://pay.baltimorecity.gov/...External Subdomain Pay or View Water Bills
/publicworks/water-bill/water-...Water Bill Assistance
/publicworks/our-work/water-bi...Payment Plan for Water and Sewer Bill
/publicworks/trash-recyclingTrash and Recycle Collection
/transportation/charm-city-cir...City Bus Schedule
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/s...External Subdomain MTA Bus Schedule
/dhcd/homeownership-incentivesFirst Time Home Buyer
/health/our-work/aging-servicesOlder Adults Care
/health/our-work/maternal-and-...Maternal and Child Care
/health/our-work/emergency-pre...Emergency Preparedness
/emergency/our-work/bmore-alertSign Up for Emergency Alerts
/monseNeighborhood Safety and Engagement
https://www.baltimorepolice.org/External Subdomain Police Department
/fireFire Department
/mwbd/our-work/bidding-contrac...Bidding, Contracting, & Business Opportunities
/procurementBureau of Procurement
/procurement/our-work/doing-bu...Supplier
/finance/our-work/bureaus/reve...Business License and Registration
/smbad/our-work/certification-...Get Minority or Women Owned Business Certified
/mayor/bmore-fast-initiativeBMore FAST
/smbad/our-work/business-resou...Business Development Tools
/mima/our-work/welcome-guide/s...Business Services List
/ethics/our-work/companies-doi...Entities Doing Business With the City
/transportation/charm-city-cir...Charm City Circulator
/transportation/harbor-connectorHarbor Connector
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/t...External Subdomain Bus, Metro & Light Rail
/transportation/bike-baltimoreBike Baltimore
/eventsEvents
https://experience.arcgis.com/...External Subdomain Local Park or Rec Centers
/bcrpRecreation and Parks
A-TITLE Recreation and Parks
https://baltimore.org/?gclid=C...External IMG-ALT Visit Baltimore
/bcrpText duplicate Recreation and Parks
A-TITLE Recreation and Parks
/dhcdHousing and Community Development
A-TITLE Housing and Community Development
/mimaImmigrant Affairs
A-TITLE Immigrant Affairs
/publicworksPublic Works
A-TITLE Department of Public Works
https://www.bmorechildren.com/External Subdomain Children and Family Success
A-TITLE Children and Family Success
/healthHealth
A-TITLE Health Department
/transportationTransportation
A-TITLE Department of Transportation
https://www.baltimorepolice.org/External Subdomain Baltimore Police Department
/fireText duplicate Fire Department
/monseText duplicate Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
https://www.baltimorecity.gov/pcPlanning Commission
A-TITLE Planning Commission
https://www.baltimoresustainab...External Subdomain Sustainability Commission
A-TITLE Sustainability Commission
/civil-rights/our-work/womens-...Women's Commission
https://www.bmorechildren.com/External Subdomain Youth Commission
/mayorMayor's Office
A-TITLE Mayor's Office
/city-councilCity Council
A-TITLE City Council
/comptrollerComptroller's Office
A-TITLE Comptroller's Office
https://www.stattorney.org/External Subdomain State's Attorney
A-TITLE State's Attorney
https://baltimorecitysheriff.gov/External Baltimore City Sheriff's Office
https://www.baltimorecitycourt...External Subdomain Circuit Court
https://registers.maryland.gov...External Subdomain Office Register of Wills
A-TITLE Office Register of Wills
https://www.baltimorecityschoo...External Subdomain Public Schools
A-TITLE Public Schools
/ethicsEthics Board
A-TITLE Ethics Board
https://www.baltimorecity.gov/boeBoard of Elections
A-TITLE Board of Elections
/comptroller/about/board-of-es...Board of Estimates
/board-of-financeBoard of Finance
A-TITLE Board of Finance
https://www.baltimorecity.gov/llbLiquor License Board
A-TITLE Liquor License Board
/department-directoryView Department and Program Directory
https://baltimorecity.wd1.mywo...External Subdomain Current Job Opportunities
A-TITLE Current Baltimore City Job Opportunities
https://www.baltimorepolice.or...External Subdomain Police Career Opportunities
/moed/about/visit-a-job-centerVisit a Job Center
/moedOffice of Employment Development
https://www.myworkday.com/wday...External Subdomain Current Employee
/labor-commissionerLabor Commissioner
/human-resources/baltimore-is-...IMG-ALT Baltimore is Hiring; Apply today
/311servicesCheck your schedule for trash and recycling this week
/parking/parking-metersCheck the parking meter schedule
/page/en/charm-city-circulatorCirculator bus is arriving!
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/s...External Subdomain MTA Link Schedules
https://pay.baltimorecity.gov/...External Subdomain Pay Parking /Traffic Ticket
https://pay.baltimorecity.gov/...External Subdomain Pay Water Bill
/publicworks/trash-recyclingTrash & Recycling
/dhcd/our-work/permits-inspect...Building Permits
/permits-and-licensingPermits and Licensing
/transportation/repave-baltimoreRepave Baltimore
https://balt311.baltimorecity....External Subdomain Report a problem
https://balt311.baltimorecity....External Subdomain Track a request
/311servicesView 311 Services
/mayor/charm-city-cleanupCharm City Cleanup Baltimore's citywide cleaning initiative brings together city agencies, community organizations, and residents to transform our neighborho...
IMG-ALT Charm City Cleanup
/know-your-rightsKnow Your Rights Learn more about Baltimore's commitment to protecting residents’ rights and find local resources.
IMG-ALT Know Your Rights
/mayor/10-year-financial-planSecuring Baltimore's Future: 10-Year Financial Plan A strategy to sustainably balance the City's budget while reinvesting in core services, infrastructure, a...
IMG-ALT Securing Baltimore's Future. Baltimore City 10-Year Financial Plan
/mayor/reframe-baltimoreReframe Baltimore A bold, 15-year vision to eliminate vacant properties citywide.
IMG-ALT Reframe Baltimore
/publicworks/water-bill/water-...Water4All Now Accepting Applications DPW's Water4All water discount program delivers the help you need to pay your water bill.
IMG-ALT family at kitchen faucet washing hands
/technology/our-work/computer-...Digital Inclusion Resources Access digital learning, free public Wi-Fi, cybersecurity tips and, more!
IMG-ALT Closing the digital divide. Explore resources become an ally!
/bmorefresh/about/how-worksB’more Fresh This new online Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps residents with the tools and resources they need to buy healthy foods online.
IMG-ALT Amazon fresh on laptop
https://www.charmtvbaltimore.com/External Subdomain View More on CharmTV
/technology/event/digital-equi...Thu, Oct 8 2026 Digital Equity Resource Fair
IMG-ALT BCIT Digital Equity Resource Fair - 10/08/26 - Resources for All
/technology/event/baltimore-ci...Wed, Nov 18 2026 Baltimore City Annual GIS Day
IMG-ALT Baltimore City GIS Day - 11/18/26
/mayor/event/mayors-2026-fall-...Sat, Nov 21 2026 Mayor's 2026 Fall Cleanup and Day of Service
IMG-ALT Fall 2026 Cleanup
/bcrp/event/charm-city-lights-0Sat, Nov 28 2026 Charm City Lights
IMG-ALT Charm City Lights
/eventsSee all events
/mayor/news-media/press-releas...October 07, 2026 Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Fall Clean Up and Day of Service
/mayor/news-media/press-releas...October 06, 2026 Joint Statement from Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Commissioner Richard Worley on the Arrest of Suspect in Khloe Ishway Murder
/mayor/news-media/press-releas...October 03, 2026 Mayor Brandon M. Scott Celebrates Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Winning 2026 National Gold Medal Grand Plaque
/mayor/news-media/press-releas...October 02, 2026 Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Commissioner Worley Statement on Arrest of Suspect in Claudia Bismark Murder
/mayorVisit Mayor's Office
https://public.govdelivery.com...External Subdomain Subscribe
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...New window External Subdomain How can we make this website better for you?
https://balt311.baltimorecity....External Subdomain Report a Problem 311
A-TITLE Report a problem 311
https://forms.office.com/Pages...External Subdomain Report Web Accessibility Problem
/civil-rights/commission-on-di...Accessibility Policy and Services
https://baltimorecity.wd1.mywo...External Subdomain Job Opportunities
A-TITLE Current Job Opportunities
https://www.myworkday.com/wday...External Subdomain City Employees
A-TITLE Baltimore City Employee Workday Link
/human-resourcesOffice of Employment
A-TITLE Office of Employment
https://data.baltimorecity.gov/External Subdomain Open Baltimore
/comptroller/our-work/accounts...Open Checkbook
/public-noticesPublic Notices
A-TITLE Public Notices
https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/External Subdomain City of Baltimore Charter and Codes
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/web-accessibilityWeb Accessibility
https://www.instagram.com/Mayo...External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/MayorBMScottExternal No Text
https://www.facebook.com/Mayor...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/channe...External Subdomain No Text

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.baltimorecity.gov/"
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 0.21 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (191 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 829 referring domains.
This page has 16,466 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 621 different ip addresses.

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# and Google. By telling these "robots" where not to go on your site,
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# This file will be ignored unless it is at the root of your host:
# Used:    http://example.com/robots.txt
# Ignored: http://example.com/site/robots.txt
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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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Allow: /profiles/*.js?
Allow: /profiles/*.gif
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Allow: /profiles/*.jpeg
Allow: /profiles/*.png
Allow: /profiles/*.svg
# Directories
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
# Files
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Disallow: /composer/Metapackage/README.txt
Disallow: /composer/Plugin/ProjectMessage/README.md
Disallow: /composer/Plugin/Scaffold/README.md
Disallow: /composer/Plugin/VendorHardening/README.txt
Disallow: /composer/Template/README.txt
Disallow: /modules/README.txt
Disallow: /sites/README.txt
Disallow: /themes/README.txt
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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
Disallow: /*/media/oembed
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Disallow: /index.php/admin/
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Disallow: /index.php/search/
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Disallow: /index.php/user/register
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Disallow: /index.php/user/logout
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