Pawschicago.org - SEO Checker

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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
68% 
Page structure
95% 
Link structure
81% 
Server
54% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.96 s
File size
62.10 kB
Words
1375
Media files
30
Number of links
167 internal / 16 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home Page | PAWS Chicago
The length of the page title is perfect. (259 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
PAWS Chicago is a national model in animal sheltering, committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (774 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.pawschicago.org/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
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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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 1375 words. That's ok.
30.5% 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.
22 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 13.36 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 7 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The following tag is repeated too often: map it
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
28 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

URLAlt attributeTitle
/fileadmin/media/images/newlogo.pngPAWS Chicago | Chicago's largest No Kill humane and adoption organization
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...ia/images/home-pods/home-tab-pod-cat.jpgNo alt attribute provided
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...n/media/images/charity-navigator-log.pngCharity Navigator
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Home Page | PAWS Chicago
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
There are 27 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 Page | PAWS Chicago
H2 Be Part of the Solution
H2 WHY ARE THEY DYING? Too Many Born, Too Few Adopted
H2 The No Kill Model - Solutions to End the Killing
H2 Nan & Wayne Kocourek Medical Center
H3 Intern This Fall
H3 Napleton Adoption Event
H3 Virtual Meow Mixer
H3 Angels with Tails Roscoe Village
H3 Beach Party
H3 PAWS Chicago 5K
H3 Become a PAWS Junior Volunteer
H3 Donate Supplies On Our Wishlist
H3 Junior Rescuers Youth Tours
H3 Virtual + In-Person Training
H3 PAWS CHICAGO ADOPTION HISTORY
H3 One Female Cat
H3 One Female Dog
H3 FAMILIES NEEDED
H4 Total Number of Adoptions Through 2024: 86,616
H4 The No Kill Model
H4 Targeted Spay/Neuter
H4 Proactive & Innovative Adoption
H4 Animal Health & Behavior
H4 Volunteers
H4 Community Engagement
H4 The Founding
Baselink: https://www.pawschicago.org/
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 16 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.pawschicago.org/Anchor A-TITLE Back to top
https://www.facebook.com/pawsc...New window External Subdomain Facebook
A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/PAWSChicagoNew window External Twitter
A-TITLE Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/paws...New window External Subdomain Instagram
A-TITLE Instagram
https://pawschicago.us9.list-m...New window External Subdomain Sign up
https://shop.pawschicago.org/New window External Subdomain Shop
https://www.pawschicago.org/Home
/our-workOur Work
/how-to-helpHow To Help
/events-dog-trainingEvents & Dog Training
/news-resourcesNews & Resources
/no-kill-missionNo Kill Mission
/about-usAbout Us
/our-work/pet-adoptionPet Adoption
/our-work/pets-adoption/pets-a...Pets Available
/our-work/pet-adoption/adopt-a...Adopt a Cat
/our-work/pet-adoption/adopt-a...Adopt a Dog
/our-work/pet-adoption/adoptio...Adoption Process
/our-work/pet-adoption/why-adoptWhy Adopt
/our-work/pet-adoption/adoptio...Adoption Centers
/our-work/pet-adoption/adoptio...Adoption Events
/our-work/pet-adoption/a-pets-...A Pet's Journey Through PAWS
/our-work/pet-adoption/ongoing...Ongoing Training & Support
/our-work/pet-adoption/recentl...Recently Adopted Pets
/our-work/pet-adoption/paws-al...PAWS Alumni
/our-work/spayneuterSpay/Neuter
/our-work/spayneuter/lifesavin...Lifesaving Impact
/our-work/spayneuter/benefits-...Benefits of Spay/Neuter
/our-work/spayneuter/lurie-clinicLurie Clinic
/our-work/spayneuter/feral-cat...Feral Cats (TNR)
/our-work/spayneuter/importanc...Importance of Early Spay/Neuter
/our-work/community-engagementCommunity Engagement
/our-work/community-engagement...PAWS for Life Outreach
/our-work/community-engagement...360 at CACC
/our-work/spayneuter/feral-cat...Community Cats
/our-work/community-engagement...PAWS Chicago Magazine
/our-work/crisis-supportCrisis Support
/our-work/crisis-support/givin...Giving Up Your Pet
/our-work/crisis-support/crisi...Crisis Foster Care
/our-work/crisis-support/disas...Disaster Response
/our-work/medical-centerMedical Center
/how-to-help/volunteerVolunteer
/how-to-help/volunteer/become-...Become a Volunteer
/how-to-help/volunteer/volunte...Volunteer Opportunities
/how-to-help/volunteer/volunte...Junior Volunteers
/how-to-help/volunteer/volunte...Volunteers of the Month
/how-to-help/volunteer/volunte...Volunteers of the Year
/how-to-help/donateDonate
/how-to-help/donate/your-givin...Your Giving Saves Lives
/how-to-help/donate/lifeline-m...Lifeline Monthly Giving Program
/how-to-help/donate/tributes-a...Tributes and Memorials
/how-to-help/donate/corporate-...Corporate Giving
/how-to-help/donate/guardian-a...Guardian Angel
/how-to-help/donate/other-ways...Other Ways to Give
/how-to-help/donate/create-you...Create Your Own (CYO) Fundraiser Program
/how-to-help/fosterFoster
/how-to-help/foster/resources-...Become a Foster
/how-to-help/foster/resources-...Resources for Fosters
/how-to-help/foster/become-a-f...Become a Foster Parent
/how-to-help/foster/pets-avail...Pets Available for Fostering
/how-to-help/internshipsInternships
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...Fundraising Events
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...5K Walk/Run
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...Animal Magnetism
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...Beach Party
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...Golf
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...TEAM PAWS Chicago
/events-dog-training/fundraisi...Fur Ball
/events-dog-training/community...Community Events
/events-dog-training/community...Pet Loss HEAL Support Group
/events-dog-training/community...Junior Rescuers Youth Tours
/events-dog-training/dog-train...Dog Training Classes
/events-dog-training/dog-train...Meet the Trainers
/events-dog-training/dog-train...Training Center FAQs
/news-resources/news-featuresNews & Features
/news-resources/news-features/...PAWS Chicago News
/news-resources/news-features/...Animal Welfare
/news-resources/news-features/...For Your Pet
/our-work/community-engagement...Text duplicate PAWS Chicago Magazine
/news-resources/news-features/...For People Who Love Pets
/news-resources/all-about-dogsAll About Dogs
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Doggy Basics
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Getting Started - A Guide for Bringing Home a New Dog
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Preparing Your Dog for a Change in the Family
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Understanding Dog Behavior
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Medical Care for Your Dog
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Providing for Your Dog Should Something Happen To You
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...How Dogs Age
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Protocols
/news-resources/all-about-dogs...Return to Routine
/news-resources/all-about-catsAll About Cats
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Kitty Basics
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Getting Started - A Guide for Bringing Home a New Cat
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Preparing Your Cat for a Change in the Family
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Understanding Cat Behavior
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Medical Care for Your Cat
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Providing for Your Cat Should Something Happen To You
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Cat Resources
/news-resources/all-about-cats...Two is Better than One
/news-resources/resourcesResources
/news-resources/resources/chic...Chicago Area Animal Shelters
/news-resources/resources/vet-...Vet Care Partners
/news-resources/resources/find...Finding Your Lost Pet
/news-resources/resources/help...Helping a Stray or Lost Animal
/news-resources/resources/copi...Coping with Pet Loss
/news-resources/resources/haza...Hazardous Items for Pets
/no-kill-mission/about-no-killAbout No Kill
/no-kill-mission/about-no-kill...History of Sheltering
/no-kill-mission/about-no-kill...The No Kill Revolution
/no-kill-mission/about-no-kill...Defining No Kill
/no-kill-mission/about-no-kill...No Kill Gold Standard
/no-kill-mission/the-no-kill-m...The No Kill Model
/no-kill-mission/the-no-kill-m...The Foundation - Community Engagement
/no-kill-mission/the-no-kill-m...The Four Pillars
/no-kill-mission/the-no-kill-m...A Model No Kill Community
/no-kill-mission/building-a-no...Building a No Kill Chicago
/no-kill-mission/building-a-no...Community Results to Date
/no-kill-mission/building-a-no...Animal Care & Control Results
/no-kill-mission/building-a-no...PAWS Chicago's Progression
/no-kill-mission/building-a-no...No Kill Policy Recommendations
/about-us/the-story/our-historyThe Story
/about-us/the-story/our-historyOur History
/about-us/the-story/timelines-...Timelines & Milestones
/about-us/the-story/mission-va...Mission & Values
/about-us/the-story/watch-our-...Watch Our Story
/about-us/resultsResults
/about-us/results/adoption-pro...Adoption Program
/about-us/results/spay/neuter-...Spay/Neuter Data
/about-us/results/community-en...Text duplicate Community Engagement
/about-us/results/financial-he...Financial Health and Sustainability
/about-us/leadership/board-of-...Leadership
/about-us/leadership/board-of-...Board of Directors
/about-us/leadership/developme...Development Board
/about-us/leadership/professio...Professional Board
/about-us/media-center/paws-in...Media Center
/about-us/media-center/paws-in...PAWS in the Media
/about-us/media-center/media-a...Media Archive
/about-us/media-center/video-a...Video Archive
/how-to-help/donateDONATE
/our-work/pets-adoption/pets-a...ADOPT
https://donate.pawschicago.org...New window External Subdomain No Text
/how-to-help/volunteer125,071 Volunteer Hours in 2024
/our-work/pets-adoption/pets-a...4,382 Adoptions in 2024
/about-us/results97.93% Save rate at PAWS
/our-work/spayneuter17,168 Surgeries in 2024
/how-to-help/internshipsSubdomain Intern This Fall Gain real-world experience in animal welfare and non-profit work guided by industry leaders at the Midwest’s largest No Kill animal welfare ...
/our-work/pet-adoption/meowmixerSubdomain Virtual Meow Mixer PAWS Chicago is hosting Meow Mixer—a virtual adoption event held on Zoom where you can meet select cats living in foster homes and chat wi...
/angels-with-tailsSubdomain Angels with Tails Roscoe Village Your favorite boutiques will open their storefronts to adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens on Sunday, July 13 in the R...
https://donate.pawschicago.org...External Subdomain Beach Party Join us for a pup-friendly bash on Thurs, July 17 to benefit homeless pets. As the sun sets, dance the night away, enjoy an open bar, dinner, liv...
https://donate.pawschicago.org...External Subdomain PAWS Chicago 5K PAWS Chicago’s annual 5K Walk or Run For Their Lives on Sat., Sept. 13 is the largest dog-friendly charity event in the city, bringing togeth...
/how-to-help/volunteer/volunte...New window Subdomain Become a PAWS Junior Volunteer If you’re 12–17 years old and have a passion for animals, you can make an impact on the lives of homeless pets. Join PAWS JV a...
/how-to-help/donate/other-ways...Donate Supplies On Our Wishlist Help us stretch our dollars by donating supplies. New and most gently used items are greatly appreciated. We do have limited ...
/events-dog-training/community...New window Subdomain Junior Rescuers Youth Tours Join us at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month for a tour of the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center. This is the perfect...
/events-dog-training/dog-train...Virtual + In-Person Training Train your pup from the comfort of your home or at our Lincoln Park Training Center. Small class sizes ensure an environment con...
/our-work/pets-adoption/pets-a...Adopt
/how-to-help/donateText duplicate Donate
/how-to-help/volunteerText duplicate Volunteer
/how-to-help/fosterText duplicate Foster
/about-us/resultsLearn more
/our-work/spayneuter/lifesavin...Learn More
/our-work/spayneuter/lifesavin...Text duplicate Learn More
/how-to-help/fosterMeet Homeless Pets
/no-kill-mission/the-no-kill-m...See the Model
/our-work/spayneuter/lifesavin...Text duplicate Learn More
/our-work/pet-adoptionDig Deeper
/our-work/spayneuter/lurie-clinicText duplicate Learn More
/how-to-help/volunteerText duplicate Volunteer Opportunities
/how-to-helpBe Part of the Solution
/about-us/the-story/watch-our-...Watch
/our-work/medical-centerText duplicate Learn More
/contact-usContact Us
/careersCareers
/sitemapSitemap
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/our-work/pets-adoption/pets-a...Adopt a Pet
https://www.google.com/maps/pr...New window External Subdomain Map it
https://www.google.com/maps?q=...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Map it
https://www.google.com/maps/pl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Map it
https://www.charitynavigator.o...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Charity Navigator
https://www.guidestar.org/prof...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.facebook.com/pawsc...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Facebook
A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/PAWSChicagoNew window External Text duplicate Twitter
A-TITLE Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/paws...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Instagram
A-TITLE Instagram

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.pawschicago.org/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.96 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.
This page loads 4 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 7 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (62 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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last-modifiedTue, 24 Jun 2025 22:01:21 GMT
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expiresWed, 25 Jun 2025 22:01:21 GMT
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External factors

This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 616 referring domains.
This page has 2,184 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 425 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

No links from Wikipedia were found.

Robots.txt

User-agent: *
    Disallow: /our-work/pet-adoption/pets-available
    Disallow: /our-work/pets-adoption/pets-available

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Home Page | PAWS Chicago
PAWS Chicago is a national model in animal sheltering, committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs.

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