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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
75% 
Page quality
76% 
Page structure
2% 
Link structure
88% 
Server
29% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.24 s
File size
58.00 kB
Words
760
Media files
16
Number of links
149 internal / 17 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home - King County, Washington
The length of the page title is perfect. (297 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is empty.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://kingcounty.gov/en/
The specified canonical link points to a different page.
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 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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viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
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keywordsEmpty
robotsEmpty
langen
og:titleHome - King County, Washington
og:descriptionEmpty
og:typeEmpty
og:urlhttps://www.kingcounty.gov/en/
og:imageEmpty
og:image:secureEmpty
X-UA-CompatibleIE=edge
Content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
This page contains 760 words. That's ok.
21.7% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
6 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 16.33 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 4 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
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 15 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
https://cds.kingcounty.gov/KClogo-black.gifKing County Logo
...oglelogo/1x/googlelogo_color_42x16dp.pngGoogle Translate
...70&hash=DB8C6CFAD5304BB1EA5F4255E6A050D5No alt attribute provided
...35&hash=C144CB2B520084517F8B9EE8E1E825D1No alt attribute provided
...4f&hash=CCD91C274D3E8E468E6902CC61B9340C...
...16&hash=23EB87AA184896B9252AC4120845A716...
...39&hash=8057EDC93768A7B73AC5A4551F66C7E4...
...ab&hash=97477B46D8DDB1C6609551EE1FC7226BCouncilmember Jorge L. Barón
...92&hash=19439BC00C340D2FAB90C88A90C903E9Portrait of Councilmember De’Sean Quinn.
...ca&hash=CD37F35EC861FDF35AA79C085EFD0AA2...
...8f&hash=FF98519C3FFCE4C0488A43FA10B85FCB...
...ad&hash=B6A74690F6595EC03594DE33F665FE75Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
...62&hash=A9C9CE4523BB7784F46B260CFC63E8BA...
...08&hash=DE43299EFC1A99EA00B836CF2F72AFCDKing County Facebook page
...f1&hash=AE6553596217AEA51CA6FCD7DB928ACDKing County linkedin page
...2c&hash=D1804189B343E0B72D9A8FFFE14DB867King County nextdoor page

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Home
The H1 heading contains the words Home! Use important keywords instead.
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (4 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.
There are 36 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 Home
H2 Global Navigation
H2 home-hl-banner
H2 Topics
H2 Top Tasks
H2 News and announcements
H2 Meet the King County Executive
H2 King County Council
H2 Footer Links
H3 About King County expand_more
H3 Animals Pests & Pets expand_more
H3 Buildings And Property expand_more
H3 Certificates, Permits, And Licenses expand_more
H3 Courts, Jails, & Legal System expand_more
H3 Data and information services expand_more
H3 Governance And Leadership expand_more
H3 Health And Safety expand_more
H3 Human And Social Services expand_more
H3 Nature and Recreation expand_more
H3 Transit, Transportation, and Roads expand_more
H3 Waste Services expand_more
H3 RASKC is preparing for kitten season
H3 May is Wildfire Awareness Month
H3 Metro transit
H3 Traffic cameras
H3 Flood services
H3 Careers
H3 Check property values
H3 Search records
H3 Pay property taxes
H3 Adopt a pet
H3 Register to vote
H3 Get jury information
H3 Find someone in jail
H3 Apply for a marriage license
H5 Language and region
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 17 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://kingcounty.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://kingcounty.gov/IMG-ALT King County Logo
/en/calendarcalendar_month May 12
https://translate.google.com/New window External Subdomain powered by Translate
IMG-ALT Google Translate
https://kingcounty.gov/en/searchsearch Search
/en/dept/dhr/about-king-county...Careers
https://contact.kingcounty.gov/External Subdomain Contact us
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Departments
/en/dept/dhr/about-king-county...Employee resources
/en/independents/about-king-co...King County TV (KCTV)
/en/shared-topics/aboutSEE ALL
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Pet adoption
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Regional Animal Services (RASKC)
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Pet licenses
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Found Pets
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Animal Control
/en/dept/dph/health-safety/dis...Diseases from animals
/en/dept/dph/health-safety/env...Getting rid of rats and mice
/en/categories/animals-pets-pestsText duplicate SEE ALL
/en/dept/local-services/buildi...Building and fire inspections
/en/dept/local-services/buildi...Land use inspections
/en/dept/kcit/data-information...Parcel viewer property search
/en/dept/executive-services/bu...Property tax payment information
/en/dept/local-services/buildi...Property research
/en/dept/assessor/buildings-an...Property tax assessments (residential)
https://info.kingcounty.gov/as...External Subdomain Parcel sales search
https://blue.kingcounty.com/As...External Subdomain Property information - eReal property
/en/dept/dph/health-safety/env...Plumbing and gas piping
/legacy/independent/property-t...Property Tax Advisor
/en/categories/buildings-propertyText duplicate SEE ALL
/legacy/depts/records-licensin...Marriage licenses
/en/dept/dph/certificates-perm...Birth certificates
/en/dept/local-services/certif...Building and land use permits
/en/shared-topics/certificates...Business licenses
/en/dept/dph/certificates-perm...Death certificates
/en/dept/local-services/certif...Fire and special event permit
/en/dept/sheriff/courts-jails-...Gun (concealed pistol) licenses
/en/dept/executive-services/ce...Car, truck, and boat licenses
/en/dept/dph/certificates-perm...Food business permits
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Text duplicate Pet licenses
/en/categories/certificates-pe...Text duplicate SEE ALL
/en/court/courts-jails-legal-s...Jury duty
/en/dept/dajd/courts-jails-leg...Adult jails
/en/court/district-court/court...Apply for a passport
/en/dept/dajd/courts-jails-leg...Find someone in jail
/en/dept/sheriff/courts-jails-...Sex offender registry
/en/categories/courts-jails-le...Text duplicate SEE ALL
/en/dept/kcit/data-information...GIS maps and applications
/en/shared-topics/data-informa...Records and records requests
/en/dept/kcit/data-information...iMap - interactive mapping tool
/en/dept/executive-services/ce...Online records search
/en/dept/executive-services/ce...Recorder's office
/en/shared-topics/governance-l...Elected officials (all)
/en/dept/electionsElections
/en/dept/council/governance-le...King County Council members
/en/dept/executive/governance-...King County Executive
/en/categories/governance-and-...Text duplicate SEE ALL
/en/dept/dph/health-safety/dis...COVID-19
/en/dept/dph/health-safety/env...Environmental Health Services
/en/dept/dph/health-safety/foo...Restaurant safety ratings
/en/dept/dchs/human-social-ser...Mental health services
/en/categories/health-safetyText duplicate SEE ALL
/en/dept/dchs/human-social-ser...Crisis services
/en/dept/dchs/human-social-ser...Best Starts for Kids
/en/dept/dchs/human-social-ser...Text duplicate Mental health services
https://find-human-services.ki...External Subdomain Housing, finance, and other services
/en/dept/dchs/human-social-ser...Veterans Program
/en/dept/dchs/human-social-ser...Behavioral health and recovery
/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreatio...Noxious weeds
/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreatio...Marymoor Park
/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreatio...Parks and recreation
/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreatio...Facility rentals
/en/dept/executive/governance-...Climate change
/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreatio...Flood service warning system
/en/categories/nature-recreationText duplicate SEE ALL
/en/dept/metro/routes-and-serv...Metro schedules and maps
/en/dept/metro/travel-options/...Water Taxi
/en/dept/metro/fares-and-payme...Transit GO ticket
/en/dept/metro/fares-and-payme...Metro fares
/en/dept/local-services/transi...Traffic cameras
/en/dept/local-services/transi...Road closures
/en/dept/metro/travel-options/...Rail travel
/en/dept/metro/travel-options/...Metro Flex
/en/categories/transit-transpo...Text duplicate SEE ALL
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/g...Solid waste facilities
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/g...Mattress disposal/recycling
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/g...Reducing food waste
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/w...Wastewater capacity charge
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/g...Paint recycling
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/g...Garbage, recycling, and compost services
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/g...Compost and yard waste
/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/h...Hazardous Waste Program
/en/categories/waste-servicesText duplicate SEE ALL
https://tailsfromraskc.com/202...External Learn more
/en/dept/executive-services/he...Learn how you can prepare
/en/dept/metroMetro transit Explore public transportation options throughout King County.
/en/dept/local-services/transi...Traffic cameras See current images from traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.
/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreatio...Flood services Find flood services and information. Flood season is October through April.
/en/dept/dhr/about-king-county...Careers Make a difference. Join our team.
A-TITLE Careers at King County
https://blue.kingcounty.com/As...External Subdomain Check property values
/en/dept/executive-services/ce...Search records
/en/dept/executive-services/bu...Pay property taxes
/en/dept/executive-services/an...Adopt a pet
/en/dept/elections/how-to-vote...Register to vote
/en/court/courts-jails-legal-s...Get jury information
/en/dept/dajd/courts-jails-leg...Text duplicate Find someone in jail
/en/dept/executive-services/ce...Apply for a marriage license
/en/dept/dnrp/about-king-count...News One year later, King County’s largest-ever floodplain restoration project is improving salmon health May 01, 2025
https://content.govdelivery.co...External Subdomain Application deadline King County launches new Human and Civil Rights Commission, applications due June 3 June 03, 2025
https://content.govdelivery.co...External Subdomain News "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation campaign urges communities to prepare for wildfire May 06, 2025
https://publichealthinsider.co...External Blog post Young people’s mental health and substance use in King County: What we’re learning from the data April 29, 2025
https://publichealthinsider.co...External Resources Measles resources for schools, workplaces, healthcare, and organizations April 16, 2025
/en/dept/executiveLearn More About Shannon
/en/dept/councilMetropolitan King County Council
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Rod
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Girmay
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Sarah
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Jorge
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About De’Sean
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Claudia
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Pete
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Teresa
/en/dept/council/governance-le...About Reagan
https://kingcounty.gov/en/indexIndex
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/A
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/B
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/C
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/D
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/E
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/F
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/G
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/H
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/I
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/J
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/K
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/L
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/M
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/N
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/O
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/P
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/Q
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/R
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/S
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/T
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/U
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/V
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/W
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/X
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/Y
https://kingcounty.gov/en/index/Z
https://www.facebook.com/KingC...External Subdomain IMG-ALT King County Facebook page
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain IMG-ALT King County linkedin page
https://nextdoor.com/agency-de...External IMG-ALT King County nextdoor page
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Terms of use
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Privacy
https://data.kingcounty.gov/External Subdomain Data transparency
https://contact.kingcounty.gov/External Subdomain Text duplicate Contact us
https://directory.kingcounty.g...External Subdomain Directory
/en/shared-topics/governance-l...Elected officials
/en/dept/executive/about-king-...Customer service
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Text duplicate Departments
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Office locations
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Holidays and closures
/en/dept/dhr/about-king-county...Text duplicate Employee resources
/en/dept/dhr/about-king-county...Jobs
/en/shared-topics/about-king-c...Accessibility

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://kingcounty.gov/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The HTML page should be transferred using GZip compression.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is slow (1.24 seconds). The response time should be less than 0.4 seconds. Slow websites are bad for search engine bots and also result in bad user experience.
This page loads 4 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
This page only loads 1 CSS files. That's ok.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (58 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
dateMon, 12 May 2025 20:24:36 GMT
content-typetext/html; charset=utf-8
connectionclose
cache-controlno-cache, no-store
pragmano-cache
expires-1
set-cookie21 Characters
varyAccept-Encoding
content-encodingdeflate
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 989 referring domains.
This page has 29,421 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 420 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

# robots.txt for http://www.kingcounty.gov/
# save as ANSI to remove UTF-8 BOM (byte order mark)
#
#
Sitemap: https://kingcounty.gov/-/media/SitemapXml
User-agent: *                  # All spiders should avoid 
Disallow: /cgi-bin             #	scripts
Disallow: /scripts
Disallow: /advertising
Disallow: /board
Disallow: /forum
Disallow: /forums
Disallow: /phpbb
Disallow: /phpbb2
Disallow: /24x7.aspx
Disallow: /*.aspx?print=1
Disallow: /~/media/depts/metro/fares-orca/transit-go-ticket/tgt-promo-code-step-by-step.pdf
Disallow: /en/404
Disallow: /en/404.html
Disallow: /en/404.aspx
Disallow: /en/legacy-en
Disallow: /en/legacytest

# Duplicate fallback pages clogging up search
Disallow: /es-ES
Disallow: /ko-KR
Disallow: /ru-RU
Disallow: /so-SO
Disallow: /uk-UA
Disallow: /vi-VN
Disallow: /zh-CN

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County70%Check
King County70%Check
King County Council62%Check
King County Councilmember62%Check
King County Executive61%Check
King County Councilmember District56%Check
Pet44%Check
expand43%Check
Services43%Check
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