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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
97% 
Page quality
78% 
Page structure
64% 
Link structure
53% 
Server
63% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.82 s
File size
140.40 kB
Words
881
Media files
29
Number of links
136 internal / 44 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
South Carolina Tourism Official Site | South Carolina Vacations
There are word repetitions in the page title.
The length of the page title is perfect. (559 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
Meta description
(Critically important)
Explore the official tourism site of SC & discover all the rich history, sandy beaches & family attractions a South Carolina vacation has to offer.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (869 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
No canonical link is 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 name is very long.
The domain is no subdomain.
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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keywordsSouth Carolina, South Carolina Vacations, South Carolina Tourism, SC Travel Guide, SC Vacation Guide
descriptionExplore the official tourism site of SC & discover all the rich history, sandy beaches & family attractions a South Carolina vacation has to offer.
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X-UA-CompatibleIE=edge
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 881 words. That's ok.
24.4% 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.
18 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 17.52 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" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 18 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 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

URLAlt attributeTitle
...s/logos/discover-south-carolina-logo.pngDiscover South Carolina Logo
...ackgrounds/vacation-guide-small-2025.pngVacation Guides
...er-2025.png?w=580&h=375&crop=no&u=sgt8luVacation Guide Cover
/images/megaMenu/trip-ideas.svgTrip Ideas
/images/megaMenu/stories.svgStories
/images/megaMenu/highlights.svgHighlights
/images/megaMenu/podcast.svgPodcast
/images/megaMenu/videos.svgVideos
/images/megaMenu/darius-rucker.svgDarius Rucker
/images/megaMenu/go-for-it.svgGo For It
/images/megaMenu/mountains.svgMountains
/images/megaMenu/midlands.svgMidlands
/images/megaMenu/coast.svgCoast
/images/megaMenu/scatr.svgSC Tourism Regions
...ille_8.tif?w=800&h=350&crop=yes&u=nkm28lNo alt attribute provided
...ng.jpg.png?w=400&h=300&crop=yes&u=nkm28lNo alt attribute provided
...erspup.jpg?w=400&h=300&crop=yes&u=nkm28lhusky with pup cup
..._Front.jpg?w=400&h=300&crop=yes&u=nkm28lfarm blackberry sc
...ckdrop.jpg?w=400&h=300&crop=yes&u=nkm28l2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
...mepage.jpg?w=400&h=300&crop=yes&u=nkm28lblack skimmers flying over low over the beach
.../web/desktop.jpg?h=450&crop=yes&u=sgt8lu2025 Vacation Guide
.../web/desktop.jpg?h=450&crop=yes&u=sgt8luMyrtle Beach Classic Golf Tournament
...sktop.jpg?w=1182&h=410&crop=yes&u=sgt8luFisherman
.../web/desktop.jpg?h=450&crop=yes&u=sgt8luSea Shells
.../discover-south-carolina-logo--white.pngSouth Carolina Logo
/images/logos/brand-usa--white.pngBrand USA Logo
/images/logos/south-carolina-parks.pngSouth Carolina Parks Logo
/images/logos/venues-at-arsenal-hill.pngVenues At Arsenal Hill Logo
Video URLWidthHeight
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Endless Adventures Await in South Carolina
Too many H1 headings
Headings
(Important)
There are 28 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 Endless Adventures Await in South Carolina
H1 Highlights
H1 A Classic Summer Lake Vacation
H2 International Travel
H2 Trip Inspiration
H2 See & Do
H2 Food & Drink
H2 Ideas to Get Started
H2 Darius Rucker’s Favorite South Carolina Adventures
H2 Festivals & Events Across the State
H2 Come See Why Darius Rucker Loves South Carolina
H2 11 Restaurants with Pup-Grub Menus
H2 Beachside Bliss Awaits Along South Carolina’s Coast
H2 Where will you visit next?
H2 Welcome Back to the Porch
H2 Get to Know the 2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
H2 Enjoy a Classic Summer Vacation in the Mountains
H2 Explore the 2025 SC Vacation Guide Online
H2 Experience World-Class Golf and Coastal Charm
H2 Sun, Sand and Timeless Summer Memories
H2 About Us:
H2 Resources:
H2 State Parks:
H3 Get Your Free 2025 Vacation Guide
H3 Mountains Region
H3 Midlands Region
H3 Coast Region
H3 SC Tourism Regions
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
1 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (44) on this page.

Found links on this page

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/franceFrance
/canadaCanada
/united-kingdomUnited Kingdom
/italiaItaly
/brasilBrazil
/españaSpain
/United States
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/vacation-guideView Online
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/vacation-guidesView Our Other Guides
/tripsTrip Ideas
IMG-ALT Trip Ideas
/articlesStories
IMG-ALT Stories
/discoverHighlights
IMG-ALT Highlights
/palmetto-porch-podcastPodcast
IMG-ALT Podcast
/videosVideos
IMG-ALT Videos
/darius-ruckerDarius Rucker
IMG-ALT Darius Rucker
/go-for-itGo For It
IMG-ALT Go For It
/mountainsMountains Region
IMG-ALT Mountains
/greenvilleGreenville
/spartanburgSpartanburg
/clemsonClemson
/andersonAnderson
/simpsonvilleSimpsonville
/gaffneyGaffney
/senecaSeneca
/easleyEasley
/travelers-restTravelers Rest
/greerGreer
/mauldinMauldin
/walhallaWalhalla
/salemSalem
/pendletonPendleton
/westminsterWestminster
/landrumLandrum
/pickensPickens
/long-creekLong Creek
/midlandsMidlands Region
IMG-ALT Midlands
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/florenceFlorence
/rock-hillRock Hill
/aikenAiken
/sumterSumter
/fort-millFort Mill
/santeeSantee
/lexingtonLexington
/greenwoodGreenwood
/cayceCayce
/west-columbiaWest Columbia
/hartsvilleHartsville
/north-augustaNorth Augusta
/newberryNewberry
/orangeburgOrangeburg
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/camdenCamden
/abbevilleAbbeville
/dillonDillon
/coastCoast Region
IMG-ALT Coast
/myrtle-beachMyrtle Beach
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/hilton-head-islandHilton Head Island
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/north-charlestonNorth Charleston
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/mount-pleasantMount Pleasant
/edisto-islandEdisto Island
/kiawah-islandKiawah Island
/folly-beachFolly Beach
/surfside-beachSurfside Beach
/beaufortBeaufort
/blufftonBluffton
/summervilleSummerville
/walterboroWalterboro
/pawleys-islandPawleys Island
/seabrook-islandSeabrook Island
/georgetownGeorgetown
/sullivans-islandSullivan's Island
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https://www.upcountrysc.com/?u...New window External Subdomain The Upcountry
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https://www.oldeenglishdistric...New window External Subdomain Olde English District
https://www.lakemurraycountry....New window External Subdomain Capital City & Lake Murray Country
https://www.tbredcountry.org/?...New window External Subdomain Thoroughbred Country
https://santeecoopercountry.or...New window External Santee Cooper Country
http://www.peedeetourism.com/?...New window External Subdomain Pee Dee Country
https://southcarolinalowcountr...New window External Lowcountry & Resort Islands
https://www.charlestoncvb.com/...New window External Subdomain Historic Charleston & Resort Islands
https://www.visitmyrtlebeach.c...New window External Subdomain Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand
/cities-regionsSee All
/recreationRecreation
/outdoorsOutdoors
/natural-gemsNatural Gems
/beachesBeaches
/golfGolf
/fishingFish In SC
/heritageHeritage
/black-historyBlack History
/revolutionary-warRevolutionary War
/shoppingShopping
/museums-and-artsMuseums & Arts
/entertainmentEntertainment
/state-parksState Parks
/hidden-gemsHidden Gems
/romantic-getawaysRomantic Getaways
/family-vacationsFamily Vacations
/transportationTransportation Services
/welcome-centersWelcome Centers
/articles/downtown-greenville-...Text duplicate Greenville
/articles/dining-out-in-columbiaText duplicate Columbia
/articles/discriminating-diner...Hilton Head
/articles/charlestons-world-cl...Text duplicate Charleston
/articles/from-fine-dining-to-...Text duplicate Myrtle Beach
/restaurants-around-scAround SC
/chefsChefs
/must-eatsMust-Eats
/family-friendly-restaurantsFamily-Friendly
/waterfront-restaurantsWaterfront
/farm-to-table-restaurantsFarm-to-Table
/cocktail-hourCocktail Hour
/satisfy-your-thirstSatisfy Your Thirst
/barbecueBarbecue
/chef-ambassadorsChef Ambassadors
/recipesRecipes
/festivals-and-eventsEvents
/hotels-and-motelsHotels & Motels
/historical-innsB&Bs/Historical Inns
/vacation-rentalsVacation Rentals
/campgroundsCampgrounds & RV Parks
https://facebook.com/DiscoverSCNew window External No Text
https://instagram.com/Discover_SCNew window External No Text
https://x.com/Discover_SCNew window External No Text
https://pinterest.com/discoverscNew window External No Text
https://youtube.com/madeforvac...New window External No Text
/tripsExplore Trip Ideas
/darius-ruckerNo Text
/darius-ruckerDarius Rucker’s Favorite South Carolina Adventures It’s no secret that three-time Grammy Award winner Darius Rucker loves his home state of South Carolina. R...
/festivals-and-eventsFestivals & Events Across the State Art walks, food festivals, golf tournaments and fireworks—there’s always something exciting happening in the Palmetto Sta...
/trip-ideasCome See Why Darius Rucker Loves South Carolina From the mountains to the Midlands to the ocean, Rucker’s South Carolina is waiting to be explored. Get inspi...
/articles/bone-appetit-11-rest...11 Restaurants with Pup-Grub Menus With special dog menus and welcoming vibes, these restaurants are perfect for foodies with furry companions. Read More
IMG-ALT husky with pup cup
/beachesBeachside Bliss Awaits Along South Carolina’s Coast
/tripsSee More Trips
/palmetto-porch-podcastWelcome Back to the Porch In Season 3 of the Palmetto Porch Podcast, host Devyn Whitmire chats with locals about unique experiences, signature dishes and off...
IMG-ALT farm blackberry sc
/2025-chef-ambassadorsGet to Know the 2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors From Conway to Greenville to Charleston, these chefs have distinguished themselves as culinary leaders s...
IMG-ALT 2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
/articles/south-carolina-class...Enjoy a Classic Summer Vacation in the Mountains From sunrise hikes to sunset paddles, South Carolina’s mountains offer a timeless summer escape for outdoor ...
IMG-ALT black skimmers flying over low over the beach
/vacation-guideExplore the 2025 SC Vacation Guide Online Venture beyond the landmark attractions of South Carolina, discover off-the-beaten-path destinations and get inspir...
IMG-ALT 2025 Vacation Guide
/myrtle-beach-classicExperience World-Class Golf and Coastal Charm Recognized with the PGA TOUR’s prestigious “Best-In-Class Element” award, the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic re...
IMG-ALT Myrtle Beach Classic Golf Tournament
/articles/south-carolina-class...IMG-ALT Fisherman
/articles/south-carolina-class...A Classic Summer Lake Vacation Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure as you enjoy South Carolina’s pristine lakeside destinations.
/articles/south-carolina-class...Spend the summer biking beachfront trails, hunting for shark teeth and unwinding on South Carolina’s sun-drenched shores. Sun, Sand and Timeless Summer Memor...
IMG-ALT Sea Shells
https://upload.crowdriff.com/s...New window External Subdomain Public Uploader
https://www.scprt.com/legalNew window External Subdomain Terms & Conditions
https://facebook.com/DiscoverSCNew window External No Text
https://instagram.com/Discover_SCNew window External No Text
https://x.com/Discover_SCNew window External No Text
https://pinterest.com/discoverscNew window External No Text
https://youtube.com/madeforvac...New window External No Text
https://pages.discoversouthcar...New window External Subdomain Sign up for the eNewsletter
https://www.visittheusa.com/st...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Brand USA Logo
https://southcarolinaparks.com/New window External IMG-ALT South Carolina Parks Logo
https://venuesatarsenalhill.com/New window External IMG-ALT Venues At Arsenal Hill Logo
https://www.scprt.com/privacy-...New window External Subdomain Privacy Policy
https://pages.discoversouthcar...New window External Subdomain Contact Us
https://scmediaroom.com/contac...New window External Journalists & Influencers
https://sc.gov/New window External State of South Carolina
https://www.scprt.com/legalNew window External Subdomain Legal
https://www.scprt.com/New window External Subdomain SCPRT.com
https://southcarolinaparks.com...New window External South Carolina State House
https://scmediaroom.com/New window External Media Room
https://www.scprt.com/tourism/...New window External Subdomain Advertising
https://www.scprt.com/about/fa...New window External Subdomain Industry Resources
https://www.scprt.com/about/fa...New window External Subdomain Student Resources
/sports-allianceSports Alliance
https://www.sctrails.net/New window External Subdomain SCTrails.net
/transportationTransportation
/lace-houseLace House
https://southcarolinaparks.com/New window External SouthCarolinaParks.com
https://reserve.southcarolinap...New window External Subdomain Reservations
https://scparkstore.com/New window External Park Store

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://discoversouthcarolina.com/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.82 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 (140 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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Explore the official tourism site of SC & discover all the rich history, sandy beaches & family attractions a South Carolina vacation has to offer.

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South Carolina Vacations80%Check
2025 South Carolina77%Check
state South Carolina76%Check
South Carolina Tourism Official76%Check
Favorite South Carolina Adventures70%Check
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