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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
98% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
32% 
Server
86% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.02 s
File size
101.60 kB
Words
861
Media files
13
Number of links
190 internal / 61 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
State Bar of Michigan
The page title is too short. (193 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Attorneys, Michigan Lawyers, Legal Help In Michigan
The length of the meta description is perfect. (526 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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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-us
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en-us
Alternate/Hreflang Links
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There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
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There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
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The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
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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
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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
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The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
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The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
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This page contains 861 words. That's ok.
17% 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.
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.
The average number of words per sentence of 20.25 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)
Empty bold or strong tags were found on this page.
The amount of tags is very high (31). We recommend using a maximum of 17 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
6 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
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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Page structure

H1 heading
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There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H3 Nominations closing soon for SBM’s highest awards
H3 Volunteers needed for high school mock trial competition
H3 New member appointed to State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
H3 Informational webinar on Smokeball Bill software to be held March 5
H3 Virtual MiFILE training opportunity scheduled for March 10
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
8 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 too many external links (61) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
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http://e.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Member Area Login
A-TITLE Member Area
http://connect.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain SBM Connect
A-TITLE SBM Connect
/For-MembersFor Members
/Publications/IntnetadsAdvertising
/Publications/AdvertisingAdvertising Information
https://jobs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Career Center
/Publications/IntnetadsClassifieds
/generalinfo/employmentSBM Employment
/civildiscoveryCivil Discovery
/diversity/homeDiversity & Inclusion
/Publications/IntnetadsEmployment
http://jobs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Career Center
/generalinfo/employmentText duplicate SBM Employment
/opinions/ethicsopinionsEthics
/opinions/ethicsopinionsAnchor Helpline & Resources
http://courts.mi.gov/Courts/Mi...New window External Subdomain Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct
http://courts.mi.gov/Courts/Mi...New window External Subdomain Michigan Rules of Prof. Conduct
/opinions/ethicsopinionsAnchor Opinions
/opinions/ethics/searchOpinions by Number
/opinions/ethics/ethicsindexOpinions by Topic
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/opinions/ethics/mrpcOpinions Interpreting MRPC
/opinions/ethicsopinionsAnchor Recent Ethics Opinions
/opinions/ethics/lrsprogramsRegistered Lawyer Referral Programs
/opinions/ethics/prepaidlegalRegistered Prepaid Legal Programs
/generalinfo/ethics/requestRequest an Ethics Opinion
/opinions/TAONTrust Accounts
https://www.michbar.org/GLLCGreat Lakes Legal Conference
/generalinfo/feesLicense Renewal Info
/limited-scopeLimited Scope Representation
http://directory.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Member Directory
http://directory.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Find an Attorney
/Publications/Resource-Directo...New window City Attorneys
https://travel.state.gov/conte...New window External Subdomain Foreign Consular Offices
/public_resources/legalaidLegal Programs by County
/Publications/Resource-Directo...New window Litigator's List
/Publications/Resource-Directo...New window Michigan Courts
/Publications/Resource-Directo...New window Michigan Lawyer Distribution
/public_resources/legalaidVeterans/Military Legal Assistance
/programs/homeMember Services
http://e.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Address Change
/programs/homeBenefits & Discounts
/programs/cogsNew window Certificate of Good Standing
https://sbm.reliaguide.com/homeNew window External Subdomain Expanded Member Directory Profile
/programs/formsForms
/programs/lawyerreferral_panelLawyer Referral Panel
/generalinfo/ljap/homeLawyers & Judges Assistance Prog.
/programs/offersLimited Time Offers
/programs/orientationMember Orientation
/programs/mentorcenterMentor Center
/programs/lawyerreferral_panel...Modest Means Panel
/pmrc/contentPractice Management
/pmrc/Learning-EZLearning
/limited-scopeLimited Scope Tool Kit
/pmrc/contentAnchor PMRC Helpline
/pmrc/podcastPodcast--On Balance
/pmrc/contentPractice EZ
/For-Members/Rule-21Rule 21
/publicpolicy/HomePublic Policy
/generalinfo/professionalismProfessionalism & Civility
/professional/disciplinaryRegulatory Agencies
https://www.adbmich.org/New window External Subdomain Attorney Discipline Board
https://www.agcmi.org/New window External Subdomain Attorney Grievance Commission
http://jtc.courts.mi.gov/New window External Subdomain Judicial Tenure Commission
/professional/uplUnauthorized Practice of Law
/opinions/contentResearch & Links
/programs/homeAnchor vLex Fastcase
/resources/stategovCourts & Government
/opinions/contentDemographics
/opinions/contentEconomics of Law Practice
https://www.icle.org/New window External Subdomain ICLE
/generalinfo/lawlinksLaw Links
/resources/legalformsLegal Forms, Research, & Pubs.
/resources/librariesLibraries
/resources/local-special-barLocal & Special Bars
http://www.msbf.org/New window External Subdomain Michigan State Bar Found.
http://courts.mi.gov/Administr...New window External Subdomain Money Judgment Interest Rate
https://www.nalsofmichigan.org/New window External Subdomain NALS of Michigan
/opinions/opinionSearchOpinion Searching
/resources/stateassociationsState Associations
/For-Members/Rule-21Text duplicate Rule 21
/For-Members/Rule-21/Professio...Professional Liability
/sections/homeSections
https://www.michbar.org/solaceSOLACE
https://lrs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain For Public
https://lrs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Find Legal Assistance
http://directory.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain By Name or Practice Area
https://lrs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Lawyer Referral Service
https://michiganlegalhelp.org/...New window External Legal Aid Programs by County
http://michiganlegalhelp.org/New window External Michigan Legal Help Website
/public_resources/probate_guar...Probate Information
/Publications/IntnetadsText duplicate Advertising
/Publications/AdvertisingText duplicate Advertising Information
http://jobs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Career Center
/Publications/IntnetadsText duplicate Classifieds
/generalinfo/employmentText duplicate SBM Employment
/generalinfo/lawlinksCivic Education
https://www.michbar.org/ruleoflawThe Justice System and You
/generalinfo/lawlinksLaw Related Education Links
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/public_resources/consumertipsConsumer Tips & Alerts
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/Publications/IntnetadsText duplicate Employment
http://jobs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Career Center
/generalinfo/employmentText duplicate SBM Employment
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https://www.courts.michigan.go...New window External Subdomain Michigan Courts Resources
http://courts.mi.gov/Administr...New window External Subdomain Request for Interpreter Form
/public_mediaresources/mediace...Media Resources
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/public_mediaresources/mediace...Media Center
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/professional/disciplinaryText duplicate Regulatory Agencies
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https://www.agcmi.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Attorney Grievance Commission
http://jtc.courts.mi.gov/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Judicial Tenure Commission
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/professional/uplText duplicate Unauthorized Practice of Law
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/generalinfo/boardBoard of Commissioners
/generalinfo/committeesStanding & Special Committees
/generalinfo/staffContact Us
/generalinfo/staffBy Topic
/generalinfo/staff2SBM Staff
/generalinfo/directionsDirections
/About-Us/Contact-Us/Member-Ad...Member Address Lists
/generalinfo/homeGeneral Information
/generalinfo/repassemblyRepresentative Assembly
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/generalinfo/StrategicPlanStrategic Plan
/professional/homeAdmissions
/professional/byexamBar Exam
/professional/ubetUniform Bar Exam Transfer
/professional/woexamWithout Exam
/professional/outofstate_foreignOut-of-State or Foreign Lawyers
/professional/prohacvicePro Hac Vice
/programs/formsNew Member Application
/news/archiveNews & Events
/alawyerhelps/homeA Lawyer Helps
/programs/eventsawardsAnchor Annual Events
https://www.michbar.org/50year50-Year Celebration
https://www.michbar.org/awardsText duplicate Awards
/generalinfo/constitutiondayConstitution Day
https://www.michbar.org/GLLCText duplicate Great Lakes Legal Conference
/programs/lawday/homeLaw Day
/programs/milestonesMichigan Legal Milestones
https://www.michbar.org/mlkMLK Day of Service
/news/calendarCalendar
/generalinfo/memoriamIn Memoriam
/public_mediaresources/mediace...Text duplicate Media Center
/News-Events/News-and-MovesNews and Moves
/news/archiveText duplicate News Archive
/public_mediaresources/socialm...Social Media
/publications/homePublications
https://www.michbar.org/AIAge of AI
/demographicsDemographics Report
/ejournal/HomeeJournal Home
/opinions/contentAnchor Text duplicate Economics of Law Practice
/journal/homeMichigan Bar Journal
/publications/homeMore Publications
/file/programs/ATJ/pdfs/justic...New window And Justice for All . . .
http://connect.michbar.org/env...New window External Subdomain Environmental Law Deskbook
/judicialcrossroads/homeJudicial Crossroads Task Force
http://connect.michbar.org/rea...New window External Subdomain Land Title Standards
/publications/mentorThe Mentor
/publications/mentorarchiveThe Mentor Archive
/probatehelpText duplicate Probate Information
http://connect.michbar.org/rea...New window External Subdomain Real Property Information
/file/publications/pdfs/y&l.pdfNew window You & the Law
/file/publications/pdfs/YourRo...New window Your Role as a Juror
/Publications/SubscriptionNewsletters
/file/publications/pdfs/pub_or...New window Publications Order Form
/Publications/Resource-DirectoryResource Directory
/Publications/Resource-Directo...Text duplicate Litigator's List
/Publications/Resource-Directo...Michigan Law Schools
/Publications/Resource-Directo...City & Village Attorneys
https://atjfund.org/New window External ATJ Campaign
https://atjfund.org/about-the-...New window External About the Campaign
https://e.michbar.org/Donation...New window External Subdomain Donate Now
/journal/homeNew window IMG-ALT [TitleLink]
https://www.michbar.org/solaceText duplicate IMG-ALT [TitleLink]
https://www.techshow.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate IMG-ALT [TitleLink]
https://www.michbar.org/AINew window Text duplicate IMG-ALT [TitleLink]
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6184New window Text duplicate IMG-ALT [TitleLink]
https://www.michbar.org/Anchor Previous
https://www.michbar.org/Anchor Next
/public_resources/homefor thePublic
/For-Membersfor Michigan Lawyers
https://www.michbar.org/AIText duplicate Age of AI
/news/archiveMore News
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6208Nominations closing soon for SBM’s highest awards
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/News/NewsDetail/nid/6208No Text
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6209Volunteers needed for high school mock trial competition
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/News/NewsDetail/nid/6209No Text
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6205New member appointed to State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
A-TITLE New member appointed to State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6205No Text
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/News/NewsDetail/nid/6206No Text
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6207Virtual MiFILE training opportunity scheduled for March 10
A-TITLE Virtual MiFILE training opportunity scheduled for March 10
/News/NewsDetail/nid/6207No Text
/news/calendarMore Events
https://events.edmibar.org/eve...New window External Subdomain Wade H. McCree, Jr. Lunche...
A-TITLE Wade H. McCree, Jr. Luncheon for Social Justice
https://bizsymposium.com/New window External Business Law Symposium
A-TITLE Business Law Symposium
/news/viewevent/eid/2614State Bar of Michigan: Closed
A-TITLE State Bar of Michigan: Closed
https://www.ocba.org/?pg=event...New window External Subdomain New Lawyers vs. The Board ...
A-TITLE New Lawyers vs. The Board Challenge
https://www.inghambar.org/even...New window External Subdomain 2026 Bench Bar Conference
A-TITLE 2026 Bench Bar Conference
https://connect.michbar.org/el...New window External Subdomain 2026 ELDRS Spring Conference
A-TITLE 2026 ELDRS Spring Conference
https://connect.michbar.org/ip...New window External Subdomain 2026 Spring Seminar
A-TITLE 2026 Spring Seminar
/news/viewevent/eid/257717th Annual Barristers
A-TITLE 17th Annual Barristers
https://www.mdtc.org/event/202...New window External Subdomain 2026 Legal Excellence Awards
A-TITLE 2026 Legal Excellence Awards
https://www.ocba.org/?pg=event...New window External Subdomain 2026 District Court Bench ...
A-TITLE 2026 District Court Bench Bar Conference
https://events.americanbar.org...New window External Subdomain ABA TECHSHOW
A-TITLE ABA TECHSHOW
http://directory.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain ATTORNEY SEARCH
http://directory.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Start Searching Directory
/memberdirectory/homeNew window Search Our Classic Directory
/Publications/SubscriptionIMG-ALT Michigan Newsletter Sign Up
/alawyerhelps/homeText duplicate IMG-ALT [TitleLink]
https://www.michbar.org/Anchor Text duplicate Previous
https://www.michbar.org/Anchor Text duplicate Next
/Website/ClickTrack/AdId/275New window No Text
https://www.instagram.com/mist...New window External Subdomain No Text
/Website/ClickTrack/AdId/277New window No Text
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain No Text
/Website/ClickTrack/AdId/274New window No Text
https://e.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Member Area
A-TITLE Member Area
http://connect.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate SBM Connect
A-TITLE SBM Connect
/generalinfo/homeAbout SBM
/generalinfo/homeText duplicate About Us
https://www.michbar.org/PagesSite Map
/generalinfo/staffText duplicate Contact Us
/generalinfo/privacypolicyPrivacy
/generalinfo/stafflinksStaff Links
https://www.michbar.org/membersText duplicate For Members
http://lrs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate For Public
/professional/homeText duplicate Admissions
/news/archiveText duplicate News & Events
/publications/homeText duplicate Publications
https://atjfund.org/New window External Text duplicate ATJ Campaign
http://e.michbar.org/External Subdomain Members Only
http://e.michbar.org/New window External Text duplicate Member Area
/programs/homeFastcase
http://jobs.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Career Center
/programs/mentorcenterText duplicate Mentor Center
http://directory.michbar.org/New window External Subdomain ReliaGuide
/generalinfo/staffStay Connected
/generalinfo/directionsState Bar of Michigan 306 Townsend St Lansing, MI 48933-2012 (517) 346-6300 (800) 968-1442

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://www.michbar.org/"
HTTP header
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No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
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The page response time is slow (1.02 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.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (102 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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