Iowadnr.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
95% 
Page structure
88% 
Link structure
93% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.10 s
File size
192.80 kB
Words
672
Media files
4
Number of links
110 internal / 16 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Iowa Department of Natural Resources | Department of Natural Resources
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 666 pixels long. Optimize title
There are word repetitions in the page title.
Meta description
(Critically important)
Managing fish and wildlife programs, ensuring the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and providing recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (912 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.iowadnr.gov/
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)
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
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)
The average number of words per sentence of 25.5 words is high.
This page contains 672 words. That's ok.
18.5% 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.
6 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
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 13 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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...ews photo_Fishing.jpg.webp?itok=1-ylix5VA fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.
/themes/custom/wildrose/logo-iowa.svgBack to home page

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Get Outside, Iowa.
The H1 heading is too short (18 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
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 Get Outside, Iowa.
H2 Main navigation
H2 Get started
H2 Can we help you...
H2 Get Your Fishing License Online
H2 News Releases
H2 Department of Natural Resources
H2 Footer
H3 Find Your DNR Conservation Officer
H3 Find a Form or Permit
H3 Find an Environmental Services Field Office
H3 Find Chronic Wasting Disease Reporting & Results
H3 Get Nonresident Hunting Information
H3 Report a Hazardous Spill
H3 Sign Up for a Hunter Education Course
H3 Subscribe to Iowa Outdoors Magazine
H3 Fawning season has arrived, here's what you need to know about deer on the move
H3 Plan your fishing trip with the new improved DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas
H3 Plan your fishing trip with the new improved DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas Duplicate text
H3 Air quality permits for review, published 05/22/2025
H3 DNR enforcement actions, published 05/22/2025
H3 What you should know about Beach Advisories in Iowa
H3 Footer Social Media Menu
H3 Iowa DNR Customer Service
H3 Phone
H3 How can we help?
H3 Footer Menu
H3 Contact Menu
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
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 16 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

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https://www.iowadnr.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.iowa.gov/official-...New window External Subdomain Official State of Iowa Website
https://directory.iowa.gov/org...New window External Subdomain Agencies A-Z
https://directory.iowa.gov/ser...New window External Subdomain Programs & Services
https://www.iowadnr.gov/IMG-ALT Back to home page
/programs-servicesText duplicate Programs & Services
/programs-services/aquatic-inv...Aquatic Invasive Species
https://programs.iowadnr.gov/a...External Subdomain Beach Monitoring
/programs-services/beginning-f...Beginning Farming & Habitat Leases
/programs-services/business-re...Business Regulatory Assistance
/programs-services/conservatio...Conservation Law Enforcement
/programs-services/disaster-as...Disaster Assistance
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/programs-services/engineeringEngineering
/programs-services/forestry-re...Forestry Resources
/programs-services/forms-appli...Forms & Applications
/programs-services/gis-analysi...GIS Analysis & Support
/programs-services/geology-oil...Geology & Oil Regulation
/programs-services/help-us-sto...Help Us Stop Hunger (HUSH)
/programs-services/iowas-wildlifeIowa's Wildlife
/programs-services/lake-restor...Lake Restoration
/programs-services/natural-res...Natural Resources License Plates
/programs-services/prairie-res...Prairie Resource Center
/programs-services/resource-en...Resource Enhancement & Protection (REAP)
/environmental-protection/wate...Section 401 Water Quality Certification
/programs-services/vehicle-reg...Vehicle Registration & Bonding
/programs-services/volunteer-o...Volunteer Opportunities
/programs-services/wildlife-di...Wildlife Diversity Program
/programs-services/wildlife-la...Wildlife Landowner Assistance
/programs-services/wildlife-re...Wildlife Rehabilitation
https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-goPlaces to Go
/things-do/fishing/where-fish/...Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs
/places-go/state-forestsState Forests
/places-go/state-parksState Parks
/places-go/state-preservesState Preserves
/places-go/shooting-rangesShooting Ranges
/things-do/highway-vehicles/pa...OHV Parks & Riding Areas
/places-go/water-trailsWater Trails
/places-go/wildlife-management...Wildlife Management Areas
https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-doThings to Do
/things-do/bird-watchingBird Watching
/things-do/boatingBoating
/things-do/equestrianEquestrian
/things-do/iowas-accessible-ou...Iowa’s Accessible Outdoors
/things-do/campingCamping
/things-do/paddling-river-recr...Paddling & River Recreation
/things-do/create-backyard-hab...Create a Backyard Habitat
/things-do/fishingFishing
/things-do/geocachingGeocaching
/things-do/hiking-bikingHiking & Biking
/things-do/hunting-trappingHunting & Trapping
/things-do/highway-vehiclesOff-Highway Vehicles
/things-do/shooting-sportsShooting Sports
/things-do/snowmobilingSnowmobiling
/things-do/swimmingSwimming
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/environmental-protection/air-...Air Quality
/environmental-protection/anim...Animal Feeding Operations
/about/environmental-field-off...Environmental Field Offices
/environmental-protection/hous...Household Hazardous Materials
/environmental-protection/land...Land Quality
/environmental-protection/spil...Spills & Emergency Planning
/environmental-protection/wate...Water Quality
https://www.iowadnr.gov/aboutAbout
/about/go-outdoors-iowaGo Outdoors Iowa
/about/administrative-rulesAdministrative Rules
/about/boards-commissionsBoards & Commissions
/about/contactContact
https://programs.iowadnr.gov/d...External Subdomain Donations
/about/employmentEmployment
/about/enforcement-actionsEnforcement Actions
/about/environmental-field-off...Text duplicate Environmental Field Offices
/about/fisheries-managementFisheries Management
/about/fisheries-research-teamsFisheries Research Teams
/about/forestry-servicesForestry Services
/programs-services/forms-appli...Text duplicate Forms & Applications
/about/grants-fundingGrants & Funding
/about/hatcheriesHatcheries
/about/land-donors-receptionLand Donors Reception
/about/license-vendorsLicense Vendors
/about/mission-vision-leadershipMission, Vision & Leadership
/about/nondiscrimination-acces...Nondiscrimination, Accessibility & Language Access
/about/rfp-bid-lettingsRFP & Bid Lettings
https://www.iowadnr.gov/newsroomNewsroom
/newsroom/event-calendarsEvent Calendars
/newsroom/news-releasesNews Releases
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/newsroom/iowa-outdoors-magazineIowa Outdoors Magazine
/newsroom/take-it-outside-blogTake It Outside, Blog
https://directory.iowa.gov/org...External Subdomain Text duplicate Agencies A-Z
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/weekly-fishing-reportFishing Report
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/programs-services/business-re...Text duplicate Business Regulatory Assistance
/places-go/state-parksVisit Iowa State Parks
/about/employmentJoin our team!
/programs-services/conservatio...Find Your DNR Conservation Officer
/programs-services/forms-appli...Find a Form or Permit
/about/environmental-field-off...Find an Environmental Services Field Office
/things-do/hunting-trapping/ty...Find Chronic Wasting Disease Reporting & Results
/things-do/hunting-trapping/hu...Get Nonresident Hunting Information
/environmental-protection/spil...Report a Hazardous Spill
/things-do/hunting-trapping/hu...Sign Up for a Hunter Education Course
/newsroom/iowa-outdoors-magazineSubscribe to Iowa Outdoors Magazine
https://gooutdoorsiowa.com/?_g...New window External Get your hunting or fishing license
/newsroom/news-releasesView All DNR News Releases
/news-release/2025-05-23/fawni...Fawning season has arrived, here's what you need to know about deer on the move
/news-release/2025-05-23/plan-...Plan your fishing trip with the new improved DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas
/news-release/2025-05-23/plan-...Text duplicate Plan your fishing trip with the new improved DNR mobile-friendly fishing atlas
/news-release/2025-05-22/air-q...Air quality permits for review, published 05/22/2025
/news-release/2025-05-22/dnr-e...DNR enforcement actions, published 05/22/2025
/news-release/2025-05-22/what-...What you should know about Beach Advisories in Iowa
https://www.youtube.com/user/i...External Subdomain Opens in a new window.
https://www.facebook.com/iowadnrExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Opens in a new window.
https://www.instagram.com/iowadnrExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Opens in a new window.
https://x.com/iowadnrExternal Text duplicate Opens in a new window.
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain Text duplicate Opens in a new window.
https://www.pinterest.com/iowadnrExternal Subdomain Text duplicate Opens in a new window.
https://www.iowadnr.gov/feedbackShare feedback with us
/about/contactContact DNR
/newsroom/news-releasesText duplicate Newsroom
/online-servicesText duplicate Online Services
https://www.iowa.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate IMG-ALT Back to home page
https://www.iowadnr.gov/feedbackSend Feedback
https://www.iowa.gov/policiesNew window External Subdomain accessibility, data, and privacy policies

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HTTP redirects
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The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is excellent with 0.10 seconds.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (193 kB).

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This page has 121,914 backlinks.
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