Patient.info - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
98% 
Page quality
93% 
Page structure
34% 
Link structure
31% 
Server
91% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.23 s
File size
338.00 kB
Words
1592
Media files
41
Number of links
263 internal / 57 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Patient.info: Health Information and Symptom Checker
The domain is used in the page's title.
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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Healthcare information and symptom checker for patients and professionals. Book your GP appointment or order your medication online with Patient.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (914 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://patient.info/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: Canada
The following language is defined by HTML: en
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
(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.

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
There are 2 text duplicates on this page:
  • Duplicate: From ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure, to steroids for eczema, f...
This page contains 1592 words. That's ok.
26.4% 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.
16 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 17.38 words is good.
Frames
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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, shrink-to-fit=no" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 32 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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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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...41740ecb1/SymptomChecker.png&w=1600&q=75Symptom checker
...4bfcf38425c86/Frame_6535.png&w=1600&q=75Book a Pharmacy First appointment
...6b4de052b7/BMIcalculator.png&w=1600&q=75BMI calculator
...fa28/PregnancyCalculator.png&w=1600&q=75Pregnancy due date calculator
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...stock_1765025801_Cropped.jpg&w=1600&q=75Man buried in sand with seaside toys and sunburnt face.
...k_2017546424_Cropped__1_.jpg&w=1600&q=75Female arm in blue t-shirt with purple plaster in thumbs-up position bursting through blue paper background.
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/logo-navigate-health.svgNavigate Health

Page structure

H1 heading
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Spotlight
The H1 heading consists of only one word. There should be more information given.
The H1 heading is too short (9 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
There are 83 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 Spotlight
H2 Health topics
H2 Healthy living
H2 Managing conditions
H2 Medicine information
H2 Tests and investigations
H2 GP practice services
H2 Pharmacy services
H2 Medical tools and resources
H2 Find a healthcare provider
H2 Health and wellness video library
H2 Self-assessment quizzes
H2 Patient communities
H2 Patient voices
H2 Medical professional hub
H2 Professional articles
H2 Medical tools and resources Duplicate text
H2 Health information you can trust
H2 Healthcare tools, trackers & calculators
H2 Latest features
H2 Health topics Duplicate text
H2 Digestive health
H2 Managing conditions Duplicate text
H2 Signs and symptoms
H2 Download the Patient app
H4 How to support someone with depression
H4 How to protect your joints as you get older
H4 Symptom checker
H4 Book a Pharmacy First appointment
H4 BMI calculator
H4 Pregnancy due date calculator
H4 Find your balance: 10 natural remedies to treat labyrinthitis at home
H4 How to treat sunburn at home
H4 Measles is back: why vaccines matter
H4 The best anti-ageing supplements for your health
H4 Allergies, blood and immune system
H4 Bones, joints and muscles
H4 Brain and nerves
H4 Cancer
H4 Trapped wind, gas and bloating
H4 Irritable bowel syndrome
H4 Gastroenteritis
H4 Piles
H4 ADHD in children
H4 Asthma
H4 Chickenpox
H4 COPD
H4 Diabetes
H4 Eczema
H4 Endometriosis
H4 Fibromyalgia
H4 Hives
H4 Infected wounds
H4 Plantar fasciitis
H4 Polycystic ovary syndrome
H4 Psoriasis
H4 Scarlet fever
H4 Strep A
H4 Tonsillitis
H4 Vaginal thrush
H4 Vertigo
H4 Tiredness
H4 Muscle weakness
H4 Left upper quadrant pain
H4 Lumps in the groin
H5 Advice and clinical information on a wide variety of healthcare topics
H6 All health topics
H6 Healthy living Duplicate text
H6 Featured conditions
H6 Medicine information Duplicate text
H6 Tests and investigations Duplicate text
H6 GP practice services Duplicate text
H6 Pharmacy First
H6 Patient tools and resources
H6 Patient.info directory
H6 Health and wellness video library Duplicate text
H6 Self-assessment quizzes Duplicate text
H6 Patient communities Duplicate text
H6 Patient voices Duplicate text
H6 Medical professional hub Duplicate text
H6 Professional articles Duplicate text
H6 Medical tools and resources Duplicate text
H6 Read our editorial policy.
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (57) on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://patient.info/Skip to main content
https://patient.info/No Text
https://patient.info/No Text
https://patient.info/Home
https://patient.info/healthHealth advice
https://patient.info/medicineMedicines and treatment
/medical-calculatorsTools and resources
https://patient.info/communityCommunity
https://patient.info/doctorMedical professionals
https://patient.info/Health topics Advice and clinical information on a wide variety of healthcare topics.
/news-and-featuresLatest features
https://patient.info/healthAll health topics
/allergies-blood-immuneAllergies, blood and immune system
/bones-joints-musclesBones, joints and muscles
https://patient.info/brain-nervesBrain and nerves
https://patient.info/cancerCancer
https://patient.info/chest-lungsChest and lungs
/childrens-healthChildren's health
/cosmetic-surgeryCosmetic surgery
https://patient.info/diabetesDiabetes
/digestive-healthDigestive health
/ear-nose-throatEar, nose and throat
https://patient.info/eye-careEye health
https://patient.info/foot-careFoot care
/general-health-and-lifestyleGeneral health and lifestyle
https://patient.info/heart-healthHeart health and blood vessels
https://patient.info/hormonesHormones
https://patient.info/infectionsInfections
/kidney-urinary-tractKidney and urinary tract
https://patient.info/mens-healthMen's health
/mental-healthMental health
/oral-dental-careOral and dental care
https://patient.info/pregnancyPregnancy
/senior-healthSenior health
/sexual-healthSexual health
/signs-symptomsSigns and symptoms
/skin-conditionsSkin, nail and hair health
/travel-and-vaccinationsTravel and vaccinations
/treatment-medicationTreatment and medication
/womens-healthWomen's health
https://patient.info/Healthy living Expert insight and opinion on nutrition, physical and mental health.
/news-and-featuresText duplicate Latest features
/cold-and-flu-seasonCold and flu season
/weight-loss-managementWeight loss management
/healthy-livingAnchor Exercise and physical activity
/healthy-livingAnchor Healthy eating
/healthy-livingAnchor Healthy relationships
/healthy-livingAnchor Managing harmful habits
/healthy-livingAnchor Mental wellbeing
/healthy-livingAnchor Relaxation and sleep
https://patient.info/Managing conditions From ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure, to steroids for eczema, find out what options are available, how they work and the possible ...
/managing-conditionsHealth conditions A-Z
/brain-nerves/attention-defici...ADHD in children
/chest-lungs/asthma-leafletAsthma
/skin-conditions/viral-rashes/...Chickenpox
/chest-lungs/chronic-obstructi...COPD
/digestive-health/inflammatory...Crohn's disease
/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-le...Text duplicate Diabetes
/womens-health/pelvic-pain-in-...Endometriosis
/signs-symptoms/tiredness-fati...Fibromyalgia
/digestive-health/diarrhoea/ga...Gastroenteritis
/skin-conditions/hives-inducib...Hives
/digestive-health/irritable-bo...Irritable bowel syndrome
/womens-health/polycystic-ovar...Polycystic ovary syndrome
/skin-conditions/psoriasis-lea...Psoriasis
/skin-conditions/viral-rashes/...Scarlet fever
/infections/strep-a-group-a-st...Strep A
/ears-nose-throat-mouth/sore-t...Tonsillitis
/sexual-health/vaginal-dischar...Vaginal thrush
/signs-symptoms/dizziness/vertigoVertigo
https://patient.info/Medicine information Information and fact sheets for patients and professionals. Find out side effects, medicine names, dosages and uses.
https://patient.info/medicineAll medicines A-Z
/allergy-medicinesAllergy medicines
/analgesics-and-pain-medicationAnalgesics and pain medication
/anti-inflammatory-medicinesAnti-inflammatory medicines
/breathing-treatment-and-respi...Breathing treatment and respiratory care
/cancer-treatment-and-drugsCancer treatment and drugs
/contraceptive-medicinesContraceptive medicines
/diabetes-medicinesDiabetes medicines
/ent-and-mouth-careENT and mouth care
/eye-care-medicineEye care medicine
/gastrointestinal-treatmentGastrointestinal treatment
/genito-urinary-medicineGenitourinary medicine
/heart-disease-treatment-and-p...Heart disease treatment and prevention
/hormonal-imbalance-treatmentHormonal imbalance treatment
/hormone-deficiency-treatmentHormone deficiency treatment
/immunosuppressive-drugsImmunosuppressive drugs
/infection-treatment-medicineInfection treatment medicine
/treatment-for-kidneysKidney conditions treatments
/muscle-bone-and-joint-pain-tr...Muscle, bone and joint pain treatment
/nausea-medicine-and-vomiting-...Nausea medicine and vomiting treatment
/nervous-system-drugsNervous system drugs
/reproductive-healthReproductive health
/treatments-for-skin-conditionsSkin conditions treatments
/substance-abuse-treatmentSubstance abuse treatment
/vaccines-and-immunisationVaccines and immunisation
/vitamin-and-mineral-supplementsVitamin and mineral supplements
https://patient.info/Tests and investigations Information and guidance about tests and an easy, fast and accurate symptom checker.
/symptom-checkerSymptom checker
/about-tests-and-investigationsAbout tests and investigations
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Allergy testing
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Blood tests
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Diabetes tests
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Endoscopy
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Genetic testing
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Heart tests
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Imaging
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Lung function testing
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Screening tests
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Urine and bladder tests
/about-tests-and-investigationsAnchor Other tests and investigations
https://patient.info/GP practice services Easily manage your healthcare with digital tools for booking GP appointments, ordering repeat prescriptions, and more.
/gp-practice-servicesNHS App
/pharmacy-firstPharmacy First
https://patient.info/Pharmacy services Help with common conditions under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, with prescription medication, delivered for free.
/pharmacy-firstWhat is NHS pharmacy first
/skin-conditions/shingles-herp...Shingles
/childrens-health/impetigo-lea...Impetigo
/ears-nose-throat-mouth/acute-...Sinusitis
/skin-conditions/insect-bites-...Infected insect bite
/ears-nose-throat-mouth/sore-t...Sore throat
/kidney-urinary-tract/urinary-...UTI
/news-and-features/easy-ways-t...Contraception
/weight-loss-managementWeight loss treatments
https://patient.info/Medical tools and resources Take charge of your health with easy-to-use tools and trusted resources.
/medical-calculatorsAll medical tools and resources
/symptom-checkerText duplicate Symptom checker
/health/calculate-bmiBMI calculator
/doctor/generalised-anxiety-di...Generalised anxiety disorder assessment
/doctor/patient-health-questio...Patient health questionnaire
/doctor/pregnancy-due-date-cal...Pregnancy due date calculator
/self-assessmentSelf-assessment quizzes
/health/sleep-debt-calculatorSleep debt calculator
/health/calorie-calculatorCalorie calculator
/health/basal-metabolic-rate-c...BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calculator
https://patient.info/appPatient.info app
https://patient.info/Find a healthcare provider Search trusted NHS and private clinics registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
https://directory.patient.info/New window External Subdomain Find a healthcare provider
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Doctors/GPs
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Dentists
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Urgent care centres
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Hospitals
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Nursing homes
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Homecare agencies
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Hospices
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Diagnostics
https://directory.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Browse all service categories
https://patient.info/Health and wellness video library Discover our growing library of trusted health videos — our videos are designed to help you take control of your health, on...
/health-videosAll health and wellness videos
https://www.youtube.com/patientNew window External Subdomain Visit our YouTube channel
/health-videosAnchor Exercise videos
/health-videosAnchor Nutrition
/health-videosAnchor General health
/health-videosAnchor Text duplicate Sexual health
/health-videosAnchor Text duplicate Women's health
https://www.youtube.com/patientNew window External Subdomain Explore more videos on YouTube
https://patient.info/Self-assessment quizzes Our self-assessment quizzes can help you recognise signs of common health conditions.
/self-assessmentAll self-assessment quizzes
/self-assessmentAnchor Depression
/self-assessmentAnchor Text duplicate Diabetes
/self-assessmentAnchor OCD
/self-assessmentAnchor Periods
/self-assessmentAnchor Text duplicate Pregnancy
https://patient.info/Patient communities Browse discussions, ask questions, and share experiences across hundreds of health topics – all in a safe, supportive space.
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Log in
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Sign up
https://community.patient.info/New window External Subdomain Browse all patient communities
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Allergies, blood and immune system
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Bones, joints and muscles
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Brain and nerves
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Cancer
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Chest and lungs
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Children's health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Cosmetic surgery
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Diabetes
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Digestive health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Ears, nose and throat
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Eye care
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Foot care
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate General health and lifestyle
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Heart health and blood vessels
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Hormones
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Infections
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Kidney and urinary tract
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Men's health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Mental health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Oral and dental care
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Pregnancy
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Senior health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Sexual health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Signs and symptoms
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Skin, nail and hair health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Tests and investigations
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Travel and vaccinations
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Treatment and medication
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Women's health
https://community.patient.info...New window External Subdomain Other conditions
https://patient.info/Patient voices Hear directly from people living with health conditions - everyday experiences, tough decisions, unexpected triumphs, and everything in between.
/patient-voicesBrowse all stories
/patient-voicesAnchor Text duplicate Children's health
/patient-voicesAnchor Hearing
/patient-voicesAnchor Text duplicate Mental health
/patient-voicesAnchor Text duplicate Senior health
/patient-voicesAnchor Text duplicate Women's health
https://patient.info/Medical professional hub Information and tools written by clinicians for medical professionals, and training resources.
https://patient.info/doctorMedical professional content hub
/doctor/articlesProfessional articles A-Z
/doctor/professional-tools-and...Medical tools and resources for professionals
https://patient.info/Professional articles Evidence-based professional reference pages authored by our clinical team for the use of medical professionals.
/doctor/articlesView all professional articles A-Z
/doctor/actinic-keratosis-proActinic keratosis
/doctor/bronchiolitis-proBronchiolitis
/doctor/depression-proText duplicate Depression
/doctor/molluscum-contagiosum-proMolluscum contagiosum
/doctor/obesity-in-adultsObesity in adults
/doctor/osmolality-osmolarity-...Osmolality, osmolarity, and fluid homeostasis
/doctor/recurrent-abdominal-pa...Recurrent abdominal pain in children
https://patient.info/Medical tools and resources Clinical tools for medical professional use.
/doctor/professional-tools-and...Text duplicate All medical tools and resources
https://www.isabelhealthcare.com/New window External Subdomain Isabel DDx Companion professional symptom checker
/health/calculate-bmiText duplicate BMI calculator
/doctor/generalised-anxiety-di...Text duplicate Generalised anxiety disorder assessment
/doctor/patient-health-questio...Text duplicate Patient health questionnaire
/doctor/pregnancy-due-date-cal...Text duplicate Pregnancy due date calculator
/social-media-toolkitSocial media toolkit
/editorial-policyRead our editorial policy
/news-and-features/how-to-supp...Mental health How to support someone with depression The World Health Organization estimates 1 in 4 of us will have a mental health issue such as depression ...
IMG-ALT how to support someone with depression
/news-and-features/how-to-prot...Bones, joints and muscles How to protect your joints as you get older As you get older, parts of your body can start to feel a bit stiff from time to time. Y...
IMG-ALT How to protect your joints as you get older
/symptom-checkerAssess your symptoms Symptom checker
IMG-ALT Symptom checker
/news-and-features/book-pharma...Provided by My Local Surgery Book a Pharmacy First appointment
IMG-ALT Book a Pharmacy First appointment
/health/calculate-bmiCalculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI calculator
IMG-ALT BMI calculator
/doctor/pregnancy-due-date-cal...Calculate your pregnancy dates Pregnancy due date calculator
IMG-ALT Pregnancy due date calculator
/medical-calculatorsView all tools and calculators
/news-and-features/find-your-b...Ear, nose and throat Find your balance: 10 natural remedies to treat labyrinthitis at home by Victoria Raw
IMG-ALT Orange colored exclamation point inside a blue maze.
/news-and-features/how-to-trea...Skin, nail and hair health How to treat sunburn at home by Lawrence Higgins
IMG-ALT Man buried in sand with seaside toys and sunburnt face.
/news-and-features/measles-is-...Children's health Measles is back: why vaccines matter by Victoria Raw
IMG-ALT Female arm in blue t-shirt with purple plaster in thumbs-up position bursting through blue paper background.
/news-and-features/the-best-an...Senior health The best anti-ageing supplements for your health by Heather Ainsworth
IMG-ALT Many different pills and vitamins on pink background.
/news-and-featuresView all Latest features
/allergies-blood-immuneText duplicate Allergies, blood and immune system
IMG-ALT Allergies, Blood & Immune Systems
/bones-joints-musclesText duplicate Bones, joints and muscles
IMG-ALT Topics Image
https://patient.info/brain-nervesText duplicate Brain and nerves
IMG-ALT Topics Image
https://patient.info/cancerText duplicate Cancer
IMG-ALT Topics Image
https://patient.info/healthView all Health topics
/news-and-features/the-digesti...digestive system
/news-and-features/fibre-food-...useful nutrients
/digestive-health/constipationconstipation
/digestive-health/inflammatory...Text duplicate Crohn's disease
/digestive-health/irritable-bo...Signs and symptoms Trapped wind, gas and bloating by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
IMG-ALT irritable bowel
/digestive-health/irritable-bo...Digestive health Irritable bowel syndrome by Dr Rachel Hudson, MRCGP
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