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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
98% 
Page quality
68% 
Page structure
100% 
Link structure
55% 
Server
86% 
External factors
84% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.52 s
File size
300.70 kB
Words
1280
Media files
15
Number of links
76 internal / 6 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Northeastern University Graduate Programs
The length of the page title is perfect. (392 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Explore 200+ graduate programs, including certificates, master's degrees, and professional doctorates across 13 campuses and online.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (831 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://graduate.northeastern.edu/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-us
Server location: United States of America
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)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
There are 10 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate 1: Explore programs designed to give you the skills and insights employer...
  • Duplicate 2: Learn about the application process and the financial aid options avai...
  • Duplicate 3: Learn more about our dedicated resources that help international stude...
  • Duplicate 4: Earning a graduate degree might be closer than you think. Northeastern...
  • Duplicate 5: Northeastern’s supportive team is here to help throughout your journey...
This page contains 1280 words. That's ok.
33.8% 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.
26 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 18.44 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" 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 26 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)
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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...als-can-lead-091024-AG-NU-Miami-2675.jpgTwo people walk down a modern hallway with a white and red ceiling design. The woman wears a green jacket, and the man wears a yellow shirt with a backpack. Both are smiling as they move forward.
...force-092924-AG-NU-Seattle-1498-edit.jpgA man and a woman stand outdoors, smiling and talking. The man wears a gray jacket and carries a backpack. The woman wears a black vest, green shirt, and crossbody bag. They are in a modern urban setting with glass and metal structures.
...your-goals-can-lead-021520_AG_NU_273.jpgA person wearing safety goggles and gloves examines a sample through a microscope in a laboratory. A bright light shines in the background, highlighting the focused expression of the individual.
...e-where-your-goals-can-lead-AG015878.jpgThree people are conversing around a table in a modern work setting. Two have laptops open, and they all appear engaged and smiling. The background features an open space with bright lighting and greenery.
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...uploads/2022/07/Sammi-Rollins-scaled.jpgSami Rollins
...loads/2024/12/Tommaso-Melodia-scaled.jpgTommaso Melodia
...-050524_MM_Graduate_Commencement_085.pngA group of four graduates wearing black caps and gowns with gold stoles are smiling, standing closely together. They are indoors, with blurred red and white seating visible in the background.
.../EM-BLOG-grad-school-tips-1545696660.pngTwo people, a man and a woman, sitting at a laptop having a discussion.
...g-to-graduate-school-tips-1661022917.pngA person wearing a colorful sweater types on a laptop at a desk. A tablet is nearby, and a cup sits on the table. The scene conveys focus and productivity in a bright setting.
...11536_Kory-Williams-copy_edit-scaled.jpgA person smiling, standing against a solid red background. They are wearing a dark navy pullover with a white collared shirt and light-colored pants. Their hands are in their pockets, and they are looking directly at the camera.
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Advanced degrees that advance careers
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Advanced degrees that advance careers
H2 See where your goals can lead
H2 Supporting a workforce in transition
H2 Gain an experience-driven advantage
H2 A global university dedicated to you
H2 With you from the start
H2 Learn from the experts
H2 Explore your financial options
H2 What would you like to know?
H2 Learn here. Lead anywhere.
H2 Join us at an upcoming event
H2 Join the grad conversation
H2 We’re ready to help.
H3 Ammar Aamer
H3 Sami Rollins
H3 Tommaso Melodia
H3 Finding the Right Graduate School: 7 Tips for Success
H3 Grad School Tips: 5 Strategies For Success
H3 Graduate School Application Tips and Advice
H3 Webinar: Complex Network Analysis MS Info Session
H3 Northeastern in Oakland
H3 Northeastern in Arlington
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.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
There are 6 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

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/knowledge-hub/Subdomain Knowledge Hub
/events/Events
/programs/Subdomain Explore Programs
/saved-programs/Subdomain Saved Programs
/Subdomain Northeastern University Graduate Programs Home
/academics-outcomes/Subdomain Academics & Outcomes Overview
/programs/Subdomain Graduate Programs
/academics-outcomes/graduate-o...Subdomain Graduate Outcomes
/academics-outcomes/our-learni...Subdomain Our Learning Model
/admissions-aid/Subdomain Admissions & Aid Overview
/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/Subdomain How To Apply
/admissions-aid/tuition-financ...Subdomain Tuition & Financial Aid
/admissions-aid/student-benefits/Subdomain Student Benefits
/international-students/Subdomain International Students Overview
/international-students/apply-...Subdomain Apply as an International Student
/international-students/guidan...Subdomain Global Pathways Program
/international-students/guidan...Subdomain Guidance & Support
/global-campus-network/Subdomain Global Campus Network
/Subdomain Text duplicate Northeastern University Graduate Programs Home
/academics-outcomes/Subdomain Text duplicate Academics & Outcomes Overview
/programs/Subdomain Text duplicate Graduate Programs
/academics-outcomes/graduate-o...Subdomain Text duplicate Graduate Outcomes
/academics-outcomes/our-learni...Subdomain Text duplicate Our Learning Model
/admissions-aid/Subdomain Text duplicate Admissions & Aid Overview
/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/Subdomain Text duplicate How To Apply
/admissions-aid/tuition-financ...Subdomain Text duplicate Tuition & Financial Aid
/admissions-aid/student-benefits/Subdomain Text duplicate Student Benefits
/international-students/Subdomain Text duplicate International Students Overview
/international-students/apply-...Subdomain Text duplicate Apply as an International Student
/international-students/guidan...Subdomain Text duplicate Global Pathways Program
/international-students/guidan...Subdomain Text duplicate Guidance & Support
/global-campus-network/Subdomain Text duplicate Global Campus Network
/connect-with-us/Subdomain Text duplicate Connect With Us
/knowledge-hub/Subdomain Text duplicate Knowledge Hub
/events/Text duplicate Events
/saved-programs/Subdomain Text duplicate Saved Programs
/programs/Subdomain Text duplicate Explore Programs
/support-for-professionals-in-...Subdomain Support for professionals in career transitions
/federal-employee-career-trans...Subdomain Resources for federal workforce employees
/academics-outcomes/Subdomain See what it's like to learn at Northeastern
/global-campus-network/Subdomain Learn about our campus network
/admissions-aid/Subdomain See how to apply
/academics-outcomes/our-learni...Subdomain Meet our faculty
/admissions-aid/tuition-financ...Subdomain Tuition and financial aid
/admissions-aid/tuition-financ...Subdomain Scholarships
/admissions-aid/tuition-financ...Subdomain Text duplicate Tuition and financial aid
/admissions-aid/tuition-financ...Subdomain Text duplicate Scholarships
/knowledge-hub/Subdomain Visit the Knowledge Hub
/knowledge-hub/how-to-find-the...Subdomain Finding the Right Graduate School: 7 Tips for Success
/knowledge-hub/all-articles/?t...Subdomain Applying to Grad School
/knowledge-hub/all-articles/?t...Subdomain Planning for Grad School
/knowledge-hub/grad-school-tips/Subdomain Grad School Tips: 5 Strategies For Success
/knowledge-hub/all-articles/?t...Subdomain Career Advancement
/knowledge-hub/all-articles/?t...Subdomain Text duplicate Planning for Grad School
/knowledge-hub/applying-to-gra...Subdomain Graduate School Application Tips and Advice
/knowledge-hub/all-articles/?t...Subdomain Text duplicate Applying to Grad School
/knowledge-hub/all-articles/?t...Subdomain Text duplicate Planning for Grad School
/academics-outcomes/graduate-o...Subdomain Explore graduate success stories
/academics-outcomes/graduate-o...Subdomain Anchor Hear from Kory
/academics-outcomes/graduate-o...Subdomain Anchor Hear from Mary Rose
/academics-outcomes/graduate-o...Subdomain Anchor Hear from Kriti
/events/Subdomain See all events
/events/webinar-complex-networ...Subdomain Webinar: Complex Network Analysis MS Info Session May 28 9:00am — 10:00am EDT Location Online
/events/northeastern-in-oakland/Subdomain Northeastern in Oakland May 28 10:00am — 11:00am EDT Location Online
/events/northeastern-in-arling...Subdomain Northeastern in Arlington May 28 10:00am — 11:00am EDT Location Online
/events/Subdomain Text duplicate See all events
https://www.instagram.com/nugr...New window External Subdomain Follow Graduate Admissions on Instagram
/connect-with-us/Subdomain Connect with us
/connect-with-us/Subdomain Text duplicate Connect with us
/compare-programs/Subdomain Compare
/state-authorization-statement...Subdomain State Authorization Statements & Complaint Resolution
/programs/Subdomain Text duplicate Explore Programs
/global-campus-network/Subdomain View Our Campuses
/connect-with-us/Subdomain Text duplicate Connect With Us
https://www.instagram.com/nugr...New window Nofollow External Subdomain Northeastern University Graduate Programs on instagram
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window Nofollow External Subdomain Northeastern University Graduate Programs on youtube
https://www.facebook.com/nugra...New window Nofollow External Subdomain Northeastern University Graduate Programs on facebook
https://www.linkedin.com/showc...New window Nofollow External Subdomain Northeastern University Graduate Programs on linkedin
https://twitter.com/NUGradAdmi...New window Nofollow External Northeastern University Graduate Programs on x
/state-authorization-statement...Subdomain Text duplicate State Authorization Statements & Complaint Resolution

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://graduate.northeastern.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
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 0.52 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 (301 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

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This page has backlinks from 28 referring domains.
This page has 48 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 26 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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