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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
92% 
Page quality
86% 
Page structure
96% 
Link structure
92% 
Server
79% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.85 s
File size
121.70 kB
Words
841
Media files
32
Number of links
86 internal / 18 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Homepage | Boston.gov
The length of the page title is perfect. (215 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Welcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (344 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.boston.gov/homepage-bostongov
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)
The alternate link to the page itself is invalid.
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
descriptionWelcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.
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MobileOptimizedwidth
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site-priority5
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twitter:cardsummary
twitter:descriptionWelcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.
og:site_nameBoston.gov
og:typewebsite
og:urlhttps://www.boston.gov
og:titleHomepage | Boston.gov
og:descriptionWelcome to the official homepage for the City of Boston.
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og:localityBoston
og:regionMassachusetts
og:country_nameUnited States
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 841 words. That's ok.
21.5% of the text are stop words.
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 10.26 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 17 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
18 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

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...xperiential_icons/construction_sheet.svgNo alt attribute provided
....gov/icons/experiential_icons/search.svgNo alt attribute provided
...s/experiential_icons/building_permit.svgNo alt attribute provided
...gov/icons/experiential_icons/house_2.svgNo alt attribute provided
...cons/experiential_icons/parking_pass.svgNo alt attribute provided
...ov/icons/experiential_icons/mattress.svgNo alt attribute provided
.../experiential_icons/birth_certifcate.svgNo alt attribute provided
...v/icons/experiential_icons/no_ticket.svgNo alt attribute provided
...v/icons/experiential_icons/buildings.svgNo alt attribute provided
...n.gov/icons/experiential_icons/trash.svgNo alt attribute provided
...xperiential_icons/construction_crane.svgNo alt attribute provided
.../icons/dept_icons/bos_311_icon_black.svgNo alt attribute provided
...te St and Atlantic Ave.jpg?itok=Ylmr7VmxTraffic Advisory for July 25, 2025
...hotos/2025/07/IMG_6240.JPG?itok=6xGcGvlANo alt attribute provided
.../photos/2024/10/ballot.PNG?itok=A58woNqwBallot
.../photos/2021/11/wu-headshot-homepage.jpgMayor Michelle WuMayor Michelle Wu
...jeune_Ruthzee_web_2024.jpg?itok=nIhnBZT4No alt attribute provided
...24/01/santana-headshot.jpg?itok=3jzJlKCNHenry Santana
...3/Mejia_Julia_web 2024.jpg?itok=tezCRaozNo alt attribute provided
...022/01/murphy-headshot.jpg?itok=nwhEm4TgCouncilor Erin Murphy
...05/Coletta_Gabriela sm.jpg?itok=Coza7bDRGabriela Coletta Photo
...2018/01/flynn-headshot.jpg?itok=AEvrGpZrEdward Flynn
...023/12/FitzGerald_John.jpg?itok=FW7-J1YvNo alt attribute provided
...12/Brian_Worrell (sqd).jpg?itok=snUS8ndbBrian Worrell Photo
.../2023/12/Enrique_Pepen.jpg?itok=Ig-jF2k7No alt attribute provided
...otos/2023/12/Ben_Weber.jpg?itok=tqVAacNwNo alt attribute provided
...Durkan_Sharon_headshot.jpg?itok=0AW8OWNVCouncilor Sharon Durkan
...1/12/Liz_Breadon (sqd).jpg?itok=AuYMEE6hLiz Breadon Photo
...custom/bos_theme/images/back_top_btn.pngBack to top

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
City of Boston
The H1 heading is too short (14 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 City of Boston
H2 Monday, July 28
H2 Featured resources
H2 Latest news
H2 Featured videos
H2 BOS:311 service requests
H2 Stay Connected
H2 Upcoming Events
H2 Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
H2 Boston City Council
H3 Traffic Advisory for July 25, 2025
H3 Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament Begins August 11
H3 McArdle Bridge Traffic Advisory July 28, 2025
H3 Boston Elections Department Sends Vote-By-Mail Applications, Issues Call For
H4 Meet the Mayor
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some internal links have dynamic parameters. All internal URLs, which are not marked as nofollow, should not contain dynamic parameters.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
There are 18 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

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https://www.boston.gov/Anchor Skip to Main Content
https://www.boston.gov/IMG-ALT City of Boston
A-TITLE Go to home page
/departments/boston-311Subdomain Help / 311
/homepage-bostongovHome
https://www.boston.gov/guidesGuides to Boston
/departmentsDepartments
/public-noticesPublic Notices
/city-boston-services-applicat...Pay and apply
/career-centerJobs and careers
/government/cabinets/economic-...Subdomain Business Support
https://www.boston.gov/eventsEvents
https://www.boston.gov/newsCity of Boston News
/departments/boston-digital-se...View City Projects
https://newsletters.boston.gov...External Subdomain Newsletters
https://www.boston.gov/cemeteriesCemeteries
/community-centersCommunity centers
/departments/landmarks-commissionSubdomain Anchor Historic Districts
https://www.bpl.org/External Subdomain Libraries
/neighborhoodsNeighborhoods
/departments/parks-and-recreat...Parks and playgrounds
http://www.bostonpublicschools...External Subdomain Schools
/departments/mayors-officeThe Mayor's Office
/departments/city-clerkCity Clerk
/departments/city-councilSubdomain City Council
/departments/electionElections
/civic-engagement/boards-and-c...Subdomain Boards and commissions
/departments/311/city-boston-g...City government overview
https://www.boston.gov/IMG-ALT Boston.gov
https://www.boston.gov/mayorMayor Michelle Wu
/city-boston-services-applicat...Information and Services
/public-noticesPublic notices
/form/website-feedback-formFeedback
/news/boston-elections-departm...New window Subdomain Learn more
/departments/mayors-office/con...Subdomain City Hall Operating Hours Boston City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but many offices close to the public at 4 or 4:30 p.m.
/departments/public-works/tras...Subdomain Trash and recycling Pickup is on a normal schedule.
/departments/public-works/stre...Subdomain Street Cleaning Street cleaning is on a normal schedule.
/departments/parking-clerk/how...Subdomain Parking meters Parking meters are running on their normal schedules today.
/departments/transportation/ho...Subdomain Tow lot The tow lot is only open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Automated kiosks are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for vehicle...
/departments/disabilities-comm...New window Subdomain ADA Curb Ramp Requests
/career-centerNew window Apply for a City Job
/boston-permits-and-licensesNew window Building Permits and Licenses
http://www.cityofboston.gov/as...New window External Subdomain City Property Information Search
/departments/parking-clerk/how...New window Get a Resident Parking Permit
/departments/public-works/matt...New window Subdomain Mattress Recycling
https://registry.boston.gov/birthNew window External Subdomain Order Birth Certificates Online
/departments/parking-clerk/how...New window Pay a Parking Ticket
/my-neighborhoodNew window Subdomain Search Resources and Elected Officials for Your Neighborhood
/departments/public-works/spec...New window Subdomain Special Item / Bulk Item Trash Pickups
/departments/boston-digital-se...New window Subdomain View Projects Across the City of Boston
/departments/boston-311New window Subdomain Report an Issue with 311
/community-aid-resources1 Guide: Community Aid Resources
/visiting-boston2 Guide: Visiting Boston
/trash-and-recycling3 Guide: Trash and Recycling
/getting-around-boston4 Guide: Getting around Boston
/news/traffic-advisory-july-25...Subdomain Jul 25 Traffic Advisory for July 25, 2025 Transportation
IMG-ALT Traffic Advisory for July 25, 2025
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/news/traffic-advisory-july-25-2025
/news/mayors-cup-tennis-tourna...Subdomain Jul 24 Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament Begins August 11 Parks and Recreation
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/news/mayors-cup-tennis-tournament-begins-august-11
/news/mcardle-bridge-traffic-a...Subdomain Jul 24 McArdle Bridge Traffic Advisory July 28, 2025 McArdle Bridge Traffic Advisory July 28, 2025 Public Works
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/news/mcardle-bridge-traffic-advisory-july-28-2025
/news/boston-elections-departm...Subdomain Jul 24 Boston Elections Department Sends Vote-By-Mail Applications, Issues Call For Elections
IMG-ALT Ballot
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/news/boston-elections-department-sends-vote-mail-applications-issues-call-poll-workers
https://www.boston.gov/newsMore City news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...External Subdomain We Are Black Boston Honoring the legacy, contributions, and presence of Black Bostonians.
https://www.youtube.com/user/c...External Subdomain City of Boston YouTube Channel Check out our latest videos on the City of Boston's YouTube account.
https://www.youtube.com/channe...External Subdomain Boston City TV YouTube Channel Boston City TV can also be viewed on your local cable TV provider: Xfinity 24, RCN 13, and Fios 962.
https://311.boston.gov/External Subdomain All BOS:311 requests
http://www.cityofboston.gov/ma...External Subdomain Improper storage of trash barrels
/departments/public-works/spec...Subdomain Anchor Request a bulk item pickup
https://boston2-production.spo...External Subdomain Request sidewalk repair
http://www.cityofboston.gov/ma...External Subdomain Tree maintenance
https://boston2-production.spo...External Subdomain Report a pothole
http://www.cityofboston.gov/ma...External Subdomain Report a parking violation
https://311.boston.gov/tickets...External Subdomain Report a missing or damaged street sign
https://311.boston.gov/tickets...External Subdomain Report a streetlight outage
/public-notices/16392111Subdomain Boston Parks And Recreation Commission Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/16392111
/calendar/parks-fitness-streng...Subdomain Parks Fitness: Strength and Balance class with Jacqui Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-strength-and-balance-class-jacqui
/calendar/age-strong-memory-ca...Subdomain Age Strong Memory Cafe - Jamaica Plain Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/age-strong-memory-cafe-jamaica-plain-1
/calendar/parks-fitness-kick-i...Subdomain Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza Class with Caroline Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-kick-it-eliza-class-caroline
/calendar/parks-fitness-virtua...Subdomain Parks Fitness: Virtual Zumba Class with Lena Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-virtual-zumba-class-lena-0
/calendar/bay-village-46-and-4...Subdomain Bay Village: 46 and 48 Fayette Street Abutters Meeting Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/bay-village-46-and-48-fayette-street-abutters-meeting
/calendar/back-bay-183-saint-b...Subdomain Back Bay: 183 Saint Botolph Street Abutters Meeting Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/back-bay-183-saint-botolph-street-abutters-meeting
/calendar/dorchester-6-groom-s...Subdomain Dorchester: 6 Groom Street Abutters Meeting Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/dorchester-6-groom-street-abutters-meeting
/calendar/parks-fitness-dance-...Subdomain Parks Fitness: Dance HIIT Class with Carmen Jul 28
A-TITLE https://www.boston.gov/calendar/parks-fitness-dance-hiit-class-carmen
https://www.boston.gov/eventsNew window Subdomain Find more City events
/contact/mayors-officeMayor's Office
https://www.boston.gov/node/396Learn about Mayor Wu
/contact/city-councilText duplicate City Council
/departments/city-council/ruth...Ruthzee Louijeune City Council President; City Councilor, At-Large
/departments/city-council/henr...Henry Santana City Councilor, At-Large
IMG-ALT Henry Santana
/departments/city-council/juli...Julia Mejia City Councilor, At-Large
/departments/city-council/erin...Erin J. Murphy City Councilor, At-Large
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/departments/city-council/gabr...Gabriela Coletta Zapata City Councilor, District 1
IMG-ALT Gabriela Coletta Photo
/departments/city-council/edwa...Edward M. Flynn City Councilor, District 2
IMG-ALT Edward Flynn
/departments/city-council/john...John FitzGerald City Councilor, District 3
/departments/city-council/bria...Brian J. Worrell City Councilor, District 4
IMG-ALT Brian Worrell Photo
/departments/city-council/enri...Enrique J. Pepén City Councilor, District 5
/departments/city-council/benj...Benjamin J. Weber City Councilor, District 6
/departments/city-council/shar...Sharon Durkan City Councilor, District 8
IMG-ALT Councilor Sharon Durkan
/departments/city-council/liz-...Liz Breadon City Councilor, District 9
IMG-ALT Liz Breadon Photo
/form/website-feedback-form?so...Provide Your Feedback
https://www.boston.gov/Anchor IMG-ALT Back to top
/departments/innovation-and-te...Privacy Policy
/departments/mayors-office/con...Contact us
/career-centerSubdomain Jobs
https://bostonma.govqa.us/WEBA...External Subdomain Public records
/departments/language-and-comm...Subdomain Language and Disability Access
http://www.cityofboston.gov/311/External Subdomain BOS:311 - Report an issue

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.boston.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 of 0.85 seconds is longer than the recommended limit of 0.4 seconds. A high response time unnecessarily slows down search engine crawling and results in bad user experience as well.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (122 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
cache-controlmax-age=300, public
x-drupal-dynamic-cacheUNCACHEABLE (poor cacheability)
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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 1,498 referring domains.
This page has 99,267 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 1,184 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

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# of your site by web crawlers and spiders run by sites like Yahoo!
# and Google. By telling these "robots" where not to go on your site,
# you save bandwidth and server resources.
#
# 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
#
# For more information about the robots.txt standard, see:
# http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html

User-agent: *
# 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?
Allow: /profiles/*.js$
Allow: /profiles/*.js?
Allow: /profiles/*.gif
Allow: /profiles/*.jpg
Allow: /profiles/*.jpeg
Allow: /profiles/*.png
Allow: /profiles/*.svg
# Directories
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
# Files
Disallow: /README.md
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
Disallow: /web.config
# Paths (clean URLs)
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
# Paths (no clean URLs)
Disallow: /index.php/admin/
Disallow: /index.php/comment/reply/
Disallow: /index.php/filter/tips
Disallow: /index.php/node/add/
Disallow: /index.php/search/
Disallow: /index.php/user/password
Disallow: /index.php/user/register
Disallow: /index.php/user/login
Disallow: /index.php/user/logout
Disallow: /index.php/media/oembed
Disallow: /index.php/*/media/oembed

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