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Meta information
72% 
Page quality
75% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
0% 
Server
76% 
External factors
36% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.91 s
File size
104.60 kB
Words
927
Media files
3
Number of links
155 internal / 50 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Rick Steves Travel Forum
The length of the page title is perfect. (231 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.ricksteves.com/travel-forum
The canonical link points to a different domain.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-us
Server location: Canada
The following language is defined by HTML: en-us
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)
This page is hosted on a subdomain. Use a top level domain for better SEO results.
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)
Only 2 paragraph/s was/were found on this page.
This page contains 927 words. That's ok.
25.4% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 17.25 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 19 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
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

URLAlt attributeTitle
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Rick Steves Travel Forum
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Rick Steves Travel Forum
H3 About Us
H3 Travel Help
H3 Publications
H3 Media Partners
H3 Contact Us
H3 Follow Us
H4 Choose a Message Board to Get Started:
76 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
Every linktext is unique.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (50) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://account.ricksteves.com...Nofollow External Subdomain Tour Account ›
https://account.ricksteves.com...Nofollow External Subdomain Travel Forum ›
https://www.ricksteves.com/External Subdomain Home
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https://www.ricksteves.com/External Subdomain IMG-ALT Rick Steves' Europe
A-TITLE Rick Steves' Europe
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain About Rick
https://www.ricksteves.com/europeExternal Subdomain Explore Europe
https://www.ricksteves.com/toursExternal Subdomain Our Tours
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Travel Tips
https://www.ricksteves.com/wat...External Subdomain Watch, Read, Listen
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Travel Forum
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Get Started
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Community Guidelines
https://www.ricksteves.com/shopExternal Subdomain Shop Online
/travel-forumAnchor No Text
https://www.ricksteves.com/External Subdomain Text duplicate Rick Steves' Europe
A-TITLE Rick Steves' Europe
https://account.ricksteves.com...Nofollow External Subdomain Text duplicate Tour Account ›
https://account.ricksteves.com...Nofollow External Subdomain Text duplicate Travel Forum ›
https://www.ricksteves.com/External Subdomain Text duplicate Home
A-TITLE Rick Steves' Europe
https://auth.ricksteves.com/cl...Nofollow External Subdomain Text duplicate sign in
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain tour
/travel-forum/all-topicsView Recent Topics
/travel-forum/general-europeGeneral Europe
/travel-forum/general-europe.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/austriaAustria
/travel-forum/austria.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/belgiumBelgium
/travel-forum/belgium.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/bosniaBosnia-Herzegovina
/travel-forum/bosnia.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/bulgariaBulgaria
/travel-forum/bulgaria.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/croatiaCroatia
/travel-forum/croatia.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/czechCzech Republic
/travel-forum/czech.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/denmarkDenmark
/travel-forum/denmark.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/englandEngland
/travel-forum/england.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/estoniaEstonia
/travel-forum/estonia.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/finlandFinland
/travel-forum/finland.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/franceFrance
/travel-forum/france.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/germanyGermany
/travel-forum/germany.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/greeceGreece
/travel-forum/greece.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/hungaryHungary
/travel-forum/hungary.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/icelandIceland
/travel-forum/iceland.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/irelandIreland
/travel-forum/ireland.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/italyItaly
/travel-forum/italy.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/montenegroMontenegro
/travel-forum/montenegro.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/netherlandsNetherlands
/travel-forum/netherlands.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/norwayNorway
/travel-forum/norway.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/polandPoland
/travel-forum/poland.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/portugalPortugal
/travel-forum/portugal.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/russiaRussia
/travel-forum/russia.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/scotlandScotland
/travel-forum/scotland.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/slovakiaSlovakia
/travel-forum/slovakia.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/sloveniaSlovenia
/travel-forum/slovenia.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/spainSpain
/travel-forum/spain.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/swedenSweden
/travel-forum/sweden.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/switzerlandSwitzerland
/travel-forum/switzerland.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/turkeyTurkey
/travel-forum/turkey.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/walesWales
/travel-forum/wales.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/beyond-europeBeyond Europe
/travel-forum/beyond-europe.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/to-the-westTo the West
/travel-forum/to-the-west.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/hippie-trailThe Hippie Trail
/travel-forum/hippie-trail.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/to-the-northTo the North
/travel-forum/to-the-north.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/to-the-eastTo the East
/travel-forum/to-the-east.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/trip-reportsTrip Reports
/travel-forum/trip-reports.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/toursRick Steves Tours
/travel-forum/tours.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/covid19COVID-19 & Travel
/travel-forum/covid19.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/packingPacking
/travel-forum/packing.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/transportationTransportation
/travel-forum/transportation.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/best-travel-shoesBest Walking Shoes for Travel
/travel-forum/best-travel-shoe...No Text
/travel-forum/tech-tipsTechnology Tips
/travel-forum/tech-tips.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/tourist-scamsTourist Scams
/travel-forum/tourist-scams.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/budget-tipsMoney-Saving Strategies
/travel-forum/budget-tips.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/day-toursDay Tours & Local Guides
/travel-forum/day-tours.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/books-moviesRecommended Books & Movies
/travel-forum/books-movies.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/food-drinkFood & Drink
/travel-forum/food-drink.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/minorityMinority Travelers’ Forum
/travel-forum/minority.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/student-travelStudent Travel & Study Abroad
/travel-forum/student-travel.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/travel-partnersTravel Partners
/travel-forum/travel-partners....No Text
/travel-forum/travel-meetingsTravel Group Meetings
/travel-forum/travel-meetings....No Text
/travel-forum/austria-reviewsAustria Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/austria-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/belgium-reviewsBelgium Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/belgium-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/croatia-reviewsCroatia Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/croatia-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/czech-reviewsCzech Republic Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/czech-reviews.atomNo Text
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/travel-forum/england-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/france-reviewsFrance Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/france-reviews.atomNo Text
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/travel-forum/greece-reviewsGreece Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/greece-reviews.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/hungary-reviewsHungary Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/hungary-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/iceland-reviewsIceland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/iceland-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/ireland-reviewsIreland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/ireland-reviews....No Text
/travel-forum/italy-reviewsItaly Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/italy-reviews.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/netherlands-reviewsNetherlands Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/netherlands-revi...No Text
/travel-forum/poland-reviewsPoland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/poland-reviews.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/portugal-reviewsPortugal Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/portugal-reviews...No Text
/travel-forum/scandinavia-reviewsScandinavia Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/scandinavia-revi...No Text
/travel-forum/scotland-reviewsScotland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/scotland-reviews...No Text
/travel-forum/spain-reviewsSpain Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/spain-reviews.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/switzerland-reviewsSwitzerland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/switzerland-revi...No Text
/travel-forum/turkey-reviewsTurkey Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants
/travel-forum/turkey-reviews.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/tv-episodesRick Steves TV Episodes
/travel-forum/tv-episodes.atomNo Text
/travel-forum/radioRick Steves’ Radio Show
/travel-forum/radio.atomNo Text
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Contact Information
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain What We Do
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Meet the Staff
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Social Responsibility
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Climate Smart
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Jobs
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain FAQ
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Tours FAQ
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Ask Us
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Travel Classes
https://www.ricksteves.com/tra...External Subdomain Visit the Travel Center
https://www.ricksteves.com/eur...External Subdomain Guidebook Updates
https://www.ricksteves.com/for...External Subdomain Submit Book Feedback
https://www.ricksteves.com/pub...External Subdomain Travel News Email
https://www.ricksteves.com/pub...External Subdomain Tour News Email
https://www.ricksteves.com/pub...External Subdomain Subscription Center
https://www.ricksteves.com/tv-...External Subdomain TV Programmers
https://www.ricksteves.com/rad...External Subdomain Radio Programmers
https://www.ricksteves.com/syn...External Subdomain Syndicated Content
https://www.ricksteves.com/pre...External Subdomain Press Room
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https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain phone
https://maps.google.com/maps?q...New window External Subdomain map
https://www.facebook.com/ricks...New window External Subdomain Facebook
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https://twitter.com/RickStevesEurNew window External Twitter
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Terms of Service
https://www.ricksteves.com/abo...External Subdomain Privacy Policy

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum"
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 0.91 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 (105 kB).

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This page only has 17 backlinks.
This page only has few backlinks from 12 different ip addresses.

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