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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
85% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
45% 
Server
95% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.50 s
File size
198.40 kB
Words
863
Media files
22
Number of links
115 internal / 17 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Calvin University | Grand Rapids, Michigan
The length of the page title is perfect. (382 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Calvin University is a world-class Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin ranks #1 in the Midwest among regional colleges.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (848 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://calvin.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
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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
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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
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The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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descriptionCalvin University is a world-class Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin ranks #1 in the Midwest among regional colleges.
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twitter:cardsummary
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 863 words. That's ok.
23.8% 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.
8 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 12 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, shrink-to-fit=no" is provided.
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)
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)
The HTML has geoname information: US-MI
The HTML has geoposition information: 42.931121;-85.5862908
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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...lvin-fall2018-stephen-norregaard-520.jpgA female student writes in a notebook inside the DeVos Communications building, with tables, chairs and trees surrounding.
/sites/default/files/2024-06/ACP_9607.jpgA group of students stands in a v formation in front of the Calvin University entrance sign.
/sites/default/files/2024-06/ACP_1614.jpgTwo students conduct research on plants in the Calvin University greenhouse.
...iles/2024-06/Gospel Choir Concert-42.jpgA student performs a solo while the rest of the vocal ensemble stands behind.
...files/2024-06/SFC - Van Noord Arena2.jpgVan Noord Arena at Calvin University is full of spectators during a basketball game.
...ault/files/2024-06/Chapel (interior).jpgA man speaks in front of the Calvin Chapel.
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...ublic-Health-44-1000px.jpg?itok=m_YALqIBA student writes in a notebook and smiles at her desk, with a classmate at her desk in the background.
...ult/files/2024-08/home-visit-callout.jpgThree Calvin students walk on the path outside the library.
...ult/files/2024-08/homepage-callout-2.jpgCalvin student study on commons lawn.
...1/Dean'sListFall2024CalvinUniversity.jpgStudents sitting on Calvin University's Commons Lawn talking
...erProgramClassof2025CalvinUniversity.jpgThe Wayfinder Class of 2025 standing with professors and administrators of the program during their graduation ceremony.
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...ativeClassof2025CalvinUniversity (2).jpgPhotos of ten graduates from the Calvin Prison Initiative's Class of 2025
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...seUmutoniCalvinUniversityClassof2025.jpgJoyeuse Umutoni, Calvin University Class of 2025
...erMerrisCalvinUniversity2025graduate.jpgTyler VerMerris, 2025 Calvin University graduate
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Think deeply, act justly, live wholeheartedly
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 44 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Think deeply, act justly, live wholeheartedly
H2 Info Menu
H2 Secondary Menu
H2 Utility Menu
H2 Megamenu academics card (Card) - 732923912
H2 Megamenu admissions card (Card) - 2096363193
H2 Megamenu research card (Card) - 196901389
H2 Megamenu arts card (Card) - 1818496937
H2 Megamenu athletics card (Card) - 1449514921
H2 Megamenu life card (Card) - 1954164671
H2 Popular Searches
H2 Popular search
H2 Menu
H2 Info Menu Duplicate text
H2 Secondary Menu Duplicate text
H2 What would you like to study?
H2 Empty heading
H2 Visit Calvin. Get $2000.
H2 Quick Facts
H2 Why choose Calvin?
H2 Calvin News
H2 Empty heading
H2 Footer menu
H2 Footer Copyright Text
H3 Megamenu academics card
H3 Megamenu admissions card
H3 Megamenu research card
H3 Megamenu arts card
H3 Megamenu athletics card
H3 Megamenu life card
H3 Calvin University Announces 2025 Spring Dean's List
H3 Calvin University Wayfinder Program Celebrates Inaugural Cohort
H3 Calvin University Breaks Ground on First On-Campus Football Field
H3 Behind bars yet full of purpose: Dreaming bigger through Calvin Prison Initiative
H3 Master of Exercise Science leads to Physical Therapy Career
H3 Reflections from the Calvin University Class of 2025
H3 Calvin grad equipped to act quickly and justly in ER
H3 No Sibling Rivalry: Triplets All Graduating from Calvin University
H3 A Path to Speech Therapy
H3 Get in Touch
H4 Academic programs
H4 Graduate placement
H4 Student-to-faculty ratio
H4 Grade point average
H4 Committed Christian faculty
H4 NCAA DIII Varsity teams
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.
3 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
There are 17 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

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/admissions/admittedAdmitted Students
/parents-familiesParents & Families
/alumni-associationAlumni
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https://calvin.edu/faculty-staffFaculty & Staff
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https://calvin.edu/newsNews
A-TITLE News and Stories
https://calvin.edu/events/dayEvents Calendar
https://calvin.edu/aboutAbout Calvin
/admissions/contact/requestRequest Info
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A-TITLE Visit Calvin University
/admissions/applyApply
https://give.calvin.edu/make-a...External Subdomain Give
A-TITLE Support Calvin University
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/college-access-programsCollege Access Programs
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/academics/honorsHonors
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/majors-programsExplore majors and programs
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https://calvin.edu/admissionsAdmissions
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/academics/school-graduate-con...Adult Undergraduate
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/financial-aid/tuition-costsTuition & Costs
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/admissions/applyApply Today
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https://calvin.edu/publicationsPublications
/faculty-development-researchFunding
/centers-institutesCenters & Institutes
https://library.calvin.edu/homeExternal Subdomain Hekman Library
https://calvin.edu/artsArts
A-TITLE The Arts at Calvin
/arts/venues-studiosVenues & Studios
https://calvin.edu/arts/eventsEvents
https://calvin.universityticke...External Subdomain Tickets
/majors-programs/arts-collectiveArts Collective
https://calvin.edu/athleticsAthletics
/admissions/athletesRecruit
https://calvin.edu/recreationRecreation
/places/spoelhof-fieldhouse-co...Facilities
https://calvin.universityticke...External Subdomain Text duplicate Tickets
https://calvinknights.com/External CalvinKnights.com
https://calvin.edu/life-calvinLife at Calvin
/life-calvin/faith-worshipFaith & Worship
/dining-servicesDining
/student-engagementInvolvement & Leadership
/life-grand-rapidsLife in Grand Rapids
/life-calvin/residence-lifeHousing
/life-calvin/wellness-safetyWellness & Safety
/academic-calendarAcademic Calendar
/dining-servicesDining hall hours
https://www.bkstr.com/calvinst...External Subdomain Campus Store
/life-calvin/residence-life/re...Dorms
/registrars-office/exam-scheduleExam Schedule
/admissions/international-stud...International Admissions
/majors-programsMajors and programs
/financial-aid/types-aid/named...Scholarships
https://workday.calvin.edu/External Subdomain Workday
https://calvin.edu/studentsText duplicate Students
/admissions/admittedText duplicate Admitted Students
/parents-familiesText duplicate Parents & Families
/alumni-associationText duplicate Alumni
A-TITLE Calvin Alumni Association
https://calvin.edu/faculty-staffText duplicate Faculty & Staff
/financial-aid/types-aid/milit...Text duplicate Military & Veterans
https://calvin.edu/newsText duplicate News
A-TITLE News and Stories
https://calvin.edu/events/dayText duplicate Events Calendar
https://calvin.edu/aboutText duplicate About Calvin
https://admissions.calvin.edu/...External Subdomain Schedule a visit
/admissions/applyApply Now
/majors-programs?level_of_stud...Text duplicate Undergraduate
/majors-programs?level_of_stud...Text duplicate Graduate
/majors-programs?title&deliver...Text duplicate Online
https://calvin.edu/node/35031Continuing Education
/majors-programsExplore all degrees and programs
https://admissions.calvin.edu/...External Subdomain See all ways to visit
https://calvin.edu/academicsAcademic Excellence
https://calvin.edu/about/outcomesTop career outcomes
https://calvin.edu/financial-aidAggressive financial aid
/stories/calvin-university-ann...Image May 23, 2025 Calvin University Announces 2025 Spring Dean's List GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan—Calvin University has announced its Spring 2025 Deans’ List. Ca...
IMG-ALT Students sitting on Calvin University's Commons Lawn talking
/stories/calvin-university-way...Image May 22, 2025 Calvin University Wayfinder Program Celebrates Inaugural Cohort On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Calvin University hosted a special celebration...
IMG-ALT The Wayfinder Class of 2025 standing with professors and administrators of the program during their graduation ceremony.
/stories/calvin-university-bre...Image May 22, 2025 Athletics Calvin University Breaks Ground on First On-Campus Football Field A multi-phase stadium project begins with fully funded Phase O...
IMG-ALT Football Field groundbreaking at Calvin University
/stories/behind-bars-yet-full-...Image May 20, 2025 Behind bars yet full of purpose: Dreaming bigger through Calvin Prison Initiative It’s been ten years since Calvin University, Calvin Theo...
IMG-ALT Photos of ten graduates from the Calvin Prison Initiative's Class of 2025
/stories/master-exercise-scien...Image May 13, 2025 School of Health Master of Exercise Science leads to Physical Therapy Career It's not often that students earn graduate credit for teachin...
IMG-ALT Brandon VanOphem
/stories/reflections-calvin-un...Image May 12, 2025 Reflections from the Calvin University Class of 2025 The Class of 2025 has commenced their time at Calvin University. Students from 38 U.S...
IMG-ALT Joyeuse Umutoni, Calvin University Class of 2025
/stories/calvin-grad-equipped-...Image May 07, 2025 Calvin grad equipped to act quickly and justly in ER Tyler VerMerris ‘25 first fell in love with the emergency room in high school when he...
IMG-ALT Tyler VerMerris, 2025 Calvin University graduate
/stories/no-sibling-rivalry-tr...Image May 07, 2025 No Sibling Rivalry: Triplets All Graduating from Calvin University When Luke, Madeline, and Kate Witvliet were making their college decisi...
IMG-ALT Triplets Kate, Luke, and Madeline Witvliet pose in caps and gowns on the Calvin University campus.
/stories/path-speech-therapyImage Apr 30, 2025 School of Health A Path to Speech Therapy When Samantha Vasquez graduated from college, she had a degree in Philosophy and was planning on...
IMG-ALT Samantha Vasquez
https://calvin.edu/news/allSee All News
https://calvin.edu/studentsCurrent Students
https://calvin.edu/faculty-staffText duplicate Faculty & Staff
/financial-aid/types-aid/milit...Veterans & Military
https://calvin.edu/a-zA-Z Index
/human-resourcesJobs
https://library.calvin.edu/External Subdomain Library
A-TITLE Hekman Library
https://www.calvin.edu/go/peopleSubdomain People Search
https://give.calvin.edu/make-a...External Subdomain Text duplicate Give
A-TITLE Support Calvin
https://admissions.calvin.edu/...External Subdomain Plan a Visit
/admissions/contact/requestRequest Information
/admissions/applyText duplicate Apply
/policies/web-accessibility-po...Accessibility
/about/key-facts/accreditation...Accreditation
/about/heoa.htmlConsumer Information
/policies/web-privacy-statementPrivacy
https://calvin.edu/mapCampus Map
A-TITLE Campus Map
https://www.instagram.com/calv...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.facebook.com/calvi...External Subdomain No Text
https://calvin.edu/go/linkedinNo Text
https://twitter.com/Calvin_UniExternal No Text
https://www.youtube.com/calvin...External Subdomain No Text
/social/snapchat.htmlNo Text
https://calvin.edu/sights-soundsNo Text
https://calvin.edu/node/19239© 2025 Calvin University
https://calvin.edu/saml/loginSign In

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HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://calvin.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 of 0.50 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 (198 kB).

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This page has 4,134 backlinks.
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Calvin University is a world-class Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin ranks #1 in the Midwest among regional colleges.

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