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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
59% 
Page quality
75% 
Page structure
25% 
Link structure
35% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.07 s
File size
118.90 kB
Words
618
Media files
26
Number of links
120 internal / 11 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
European Research Council (ERC) – Grants, Funding & Innovation in Research
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 712 pixels long. Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Discover funding opportunities and support for pioneering research with the European Research Council (ERC). Learn about grants, application processes, and impactful scientific projects funded by the ERC under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020.
The meta description is too long: 1528 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://erc.europa.eu/homepage
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: Germany
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)
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

NameValue
descriptionDiscover funding opportunities and support for pioneering research with the European Research Council (ERC). Learn about grants, application processes, and impactful scientific projects funded by the ERC under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020.
abstractDiscover funding opportunities and support for pioneering research with the European Research Council (ERC). Learn about grants, application processes, and impactful scientific projects funded by the ERC under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020.
keywordsEuropean Research Council, ERC grants, Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, research funding, frontier research, scientific innovation, advanced grant, starting grant, consolidator grant, synergy grant, proof of concept, ERC Executive Agency, EU research
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og:site_nameERC
og:typeLanding page
og:urlhttps://erc.europa.eu/homepage
og:titleHomepage
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Only 2 paragraph/s was/were found on this page.
This page contains 618 words. That's ok.
22.2% 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.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 16.67 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 12 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
/themes/custom/erc_theme/ERC_logo.pngHome
/themes/custom/erc_theme/ERC_logo_small.pngLogotipo European Research Council
...rk launched.jpg?h=8d5e787f&itok=RbnLvxZSAmbassadors for the ERC network launchedAmbassadors for the ERC network launched
...5 graphic_0.png?h=d8290b83&itok=9a135N4gResearch & Innovation for a Competitive EuropeResearch & Innovation for a Competitive Europe
... energy (3).jpg?h=8d5e787f&itok=FWCzEUNSCapturing and purifying CO2 while producing energyCapturing and purifying CO2 while producing energy
...page slider.jpg?h=8d5e787f&itok=iCG7olFgSciComm 2025SciComm 2025
...al highways.jpg?h=8d5e787f&itok=kZXnYRgSPaving digital highwaysPaving digital highways
...ossil shows.jpg?h=8d5e787f&itok=N35onhTKDenisovans, an extinct human speciesDenisovans, an extinct human species
... launched .png?h=a5775d82&itok=Y_2cKqEyambassadors for ERCambassadors for ERC
...ross Europe.jpg?h=095ff504&itok=Fv5FGnXbERC to fund €1.8 million initiative to bolster support for applicants and grantees across EuropeERC to fund €1.8 million initiative to bolster support for applicants and grantees across Europe
...cing energy.jpg?h=095ff504&itok=hnvkuUu2Capturing and purifying CO2 while producing energy Capturing and purifying CO2 while producing energy
...an group _0.png?h=095ff504&itok=7x_4x87oA male Denisovan jawbone from Taiwan expands the known geographic range of this extinct human groupA male Denisovan jawbone from Taiwan expands the known geographic range of this extinct human group
.../Dias cover.png?h=72c48caf&itok=IgjgiYnvDias coverDias cover
...uvier cover.png?h=72c48caf&itok=-RYACZZSTouvier coverTouvier cover
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...n cover (1).png?h=72c48caf&itok=_XeCEWeQOrla Muldoon coverOrla Muldoon cover
...ighways (1).jpg?h=095ff504&itok=jC4hmbZAPaving digital highwaysPaving digital highways
...he universe.jpg?h=095ff504&itok=NIhl7ip0The first stars of the universe The first stars of the universe
...02/BeMother.jpg?h=c74750f6&itok=8WenuAeabeMotherBeMother
.../HistoGenes.jpg?h=095ff504&itok=gQKKwu7nHistoGenesHistoGenes
...24-10/ERC banner image.png?itok=Ho7iN8g9ERC dashboardERC dashboard
...2/ScC2025_1.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=4o2lgLQ5ERC Scientific Council 2025ERC Scientific Council 2025
...ic/2022-08/ERC Classes.jpg?itok=rt3rdEo3Cover image of ERC funding explainedCover image of ERC funding explained
...ic/2024-10/Webinar (2).jpg?itok=86-jfwwSWebinar WP2025Webinar WP2025
...rd/public/2022-08/tips.png?itok=Xw2NwYF-Cover image of Tips on engaging the public with researchCover image of Tips on engaging the public with research
...tter-origin.png?h=7cfae4fd&itok=S4CaH26KNewsletterNewsletter

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Homepage
The H1 heading contains the words Homepage! Use important keywords instead.
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (8 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Homepage
H2 homepage
H4 European Research Council
H5 Main navigation
H5 Main navigation MOBILE
H5 Established by the European Commission
H5 RRSS Footer
H5 Footer
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
13 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 11 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://erc.europa.eu/homepageAnchor Skip to main content
https://erc.europa.eu/IMG-ALT Home
A-TITLE Home
https://erc.europa.eu/homepageSubdomain Text duplicate Home
https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grantSubdomain Apply for a grant
A-TITLE Expand menu Apply for a grant
/starting-grantStarting Grant
/apply-grant/consolidator-grantConsolidator Grant
/apply-grant/advanced-grantAdvanced Grant
/proof-concept-0Proof of Concept
/synergy-grantSynergy Grant
/apply-grant/panel-membersPanel members
/apply-grant/non-european-rese...For non-EU researchers
/apply-grant/additional-opport...Additional opportunities
/apply-grant/science-journalis...Science Journalism Initiative
/apply-grant/erc-ukraineERC for Ukraine
/manage-your-projectSubdomain Manage your project
A-TITLE Expand menu Manage your project
/manage-your-project/set-and-d...Set-up & develop your team
/manage-your-project/project-r...Project Reporting
/manage-your-project/open-scienceOpen Science
/manage-your-project/ethics-gu...Ethics guidance
/manage-your-project/communica...Communicate your research
/manage-your-project/public-en...Public engagement with research
/projects-statisticsSubdomain Projects & statistics
A-TITLE Expand menu Projects & statistics
/projects-statistics/erc-dashb...ERC dashboard
/projects-statistics/science-s...Science stories
/projects-statistics/mapping-e...Mapping ERC frontier research: an overview
/projects-statistics/scientifi...Scientific prizes
https://erc.europa.eu/news-eventsSubdomain News & events
A-TITLE Expand menu News & events
/news-events/newsNews
/news-events/eventsEvents
/news-events/erc-magazineMagazine
/news-events/erc-publicationsERC publications
https://erc.europa.eu/supportSubdomain Support
A-TITLE Expand menu Support
/support/contact-us-pageContact us
/support/document-libraryDocument library
/support/logosLogos
/support/public-access-documentsPublic access to documents
https://erc.europa.eu/about-ercSubdomain About the ERC
A-TITLE Expand menu About the ERC
/about-erc/erc-glanceERC at a glance
/about-erc/erc-president-scien...ERC President & Scientific Council
/about-erc/thematic-working-gr...Thematic working groups
/about-erc/standing-committeesStanding committees
/about-erc/erc-executive-agencyERC Executive Agency
/about-erc/work-with-usWork with us
/about-erc/tender-opportunitiesTender opportunities
/erc-legal-basisERC legal basis
https://erc.europa.eu/homepageText duplicate Home
https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grantText duplicate Apply for a grant
/starting-grantText duplicate Starting Grant
/apply-grant/consolidator-grantText duplicate Consolidator Grant
/apply-grant/advanced-grantText duplicate Advanced Grant
/proof-concept-0Text duplicate Proof of Concept
/synergy-grantText duplicate Synergy Grant
/apply-grant/panel-membersText duplicate Panel members
/apply-grant/non-european-rese...Text duplicate For non-EU researchers
/apply-grant/additional-opport...Text duplicate Additional opportunities
/apply-grant/science-journalis...Text duplicate Science Journalism Initiative
/apply-grant/erc-ukraineSubdomain Text duplicate ERC for Ukraine
/manage-your-projectText duplicate Manage your project
/manage-your-project/set-and-d...Text duplicate Set-up & develop your team
/manage-your-project/project-r...Subdomain Text duplicate Project Reporting
/manage-your-project/open-scienceText duplicate Open Science
/manage-your-project/ethics-gu...Text duplicate Ethics guidance
/manage-your-project/communica...Text duplicate Communicate your research
/manage-your-project/public-en...Public Engagement with Research Award
https://erc.europa.eu/news-eventsText duplicate News & events
/news-events/newsText duplicate News
/news-events/eventsText duplicate Events
/news-events/erc-magazineText duplicate Magazine
/news-events/erc-publicationsText duplicate ERC publications
/projects-statisticsText duplicate Projects & statistics
/projects-statistics/erc-dashb...Text duplicate ERC dashboard
/projects-statistics/science-s...Text duplicate Science stories
/projects-statistics/scientifi...Text duplicate Scientific prizes
/projects-statistics/mapping-e...Mapping ERC frontier research
https://erc.europa.eu/supportText duplicate Support
/support/contact-usText duplicate Contact us
/support/document-libraryText duplicate Document library
/support/logosSubdomain Text duplicate Logos
/support/public-access-documentsText duplicate Public access to documents
https://erc.europa.eu/about-ercText duplicate About the ERC
/about-erc/erc-glanceText duplicate ERC at a glance
/about-erc/erc-president-scien...Text duplicate ERC President & Scientific Council
/about-erc/thematic-working-gr...Text duplicate Thematic working groups
/about-erc/standing-committeesText duplicate Standing committees
/about-erc/erc-executive-agencyText duplicate ERC Executive Agency
/about-erc/work-with-usText duplicate Work with us
/about-erc/tender-opportunitiesText duplicate Tender opportunities
/erc-legal-basisText duplicate ERC legal basis
/news-events/news/ambassadors-...Subdomain Read the press release
/news-events/events/research-i...Subdomain Watch the recording
/news-events/news/capturing-an...Subdomain Read the science news
/news-events/erc-magazineSubdomain Read the articles
/projects-statistics/science-s...Subdomain Read the science story
/news-events/news/denisovans-e...Subdomain Text duplicate Read the science news
/quicktabs/nojs/homepage_media/0Text duplicate News
/quicktabs/nojs/homepage_media/1Text duplicate Magazine
/quicktabs/nojs/homepage_media/2Text duplicate Science stories
/quicktabs/nojs/homepage_media/3Text duplicate Events
/news-events/news/ambassadors-...No Text
/news-events/news/erc-fund-eu1...No Text
/news-events/news/capturing-an...No Text
/news-events/news/denisovans-e...No Text
/news-events/newsMore news
/news-events/magazine-article/...No Text
/news-events/magazine-article/...No Text
/news-events/magazine-article/...No Text
/news-events/magazine-article/...No Text
/news-events/erc-magazineMore articles
/projects-statistics/science-s...No Text
/projects-statistics/science-s...No Text
/projects-statistics/science-s...No Text
/projects-statistics/science-s...No Text
/projects-statistics/science-s...More stories
/news-events/events/research-i...No Text
/news-events/eventsMore events
https://ec.europa.eu/info/fund...External Subdomain Go to call details
https://dashboard.tech.ec.euro...External Subdomain Go to the dashboard
/about-erc/erc-president-scien...Subdomain Explore
https://youtube.com/playlist?l...External ERC funding explained
IMG-ALT Cover image of ERC funding explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...External Subdomain Q&A on ERC grant competitions
IMG-ALT Webinar WP2025
https://youtube.com/playlist?l...External Tips on communicating science
IMG-ALT Cover image of Tips on engaging the public with research
/sites/default/files/document/...New window Privacy notice
https://twitter.com/ERC_ResearchExternal Twitter
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain Linkedin
https://instagram.com/erc_rese...External Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/Europ...External Subdomain Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/c/Euro...External Subdomain Youtube
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0...External Whatsapp
/accessibility-statementAccessibility
/records-registerData protection
/legal-noticeLegal notice

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://erc.europa.eu/homepage"
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 0.07 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (119 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 1,036 referring domains.
This page has 297,671 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 911 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
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# 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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