signature.org.uk | Website SEO Review

Response time

2.95 s

File size

300.80 kB

Words

1827

Media files

33

Number of links

208 internal / 61 external

Meta specifications 100% achieved

Title

(Critically important)

British Sign Language (BSL) awarding body: Signature

The length of the page title is perfect. (487 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)

There are no duplicate words in the title

Meta Title

Meta description

(Critically important)

Signature is the leading awarding body and provider of British Sign Language (BSL) and other Deaf and Deafblind qualifications in the UK.

The length of the meta description is perfect. (848 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)

Meta Description

Crawlability

(Critically important)

There are no problems in accessing the website.

Search Engine Crawlers

Canonical URL

(Important)

https://www.signature.org.uk/

There is a valid canonical link specified.

Canonical Tag

Language

(Somewhat important)

Language detected in text: en

Language defined in HTML: en-us

Server location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The following language is defined by HTML: en-us

Declaring language in HTML

Alternate/Hreflang Links

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There are no alternate links specified on this page.

Hreflang

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.

Meta Tags

Domain

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The domain is no subdomain.

The domain length is good.

The domain does not contain non-latin characters.

Domain for SEO

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.

SEO-friendly URLs

Charset encoding

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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.

Character Encoding

Doctype

(Nice to have)

The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.

The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.

HTML Doctype

Favicon

(Nice to have)

The favicon is linked correctly.

Favicon

Meta tags

Name	Value
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robots	index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1
description	Signature is the leading awarding body and provider of British Sign Language (BSL) and other Deaf and Deafblind qualifications in the UK.
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twitter:site	@SignatureDeaf
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charset	UTF-8

Page quality 60% achieved

Content

(Critically important)

There are 8 text duplicates on this page:

Duplicate 1: On the 28th April 2022, the BSL Act was given Royal Assent. The Bill r...
Duplicate 2: There are currently 12 million adults who have a hearing loss (Source:...
Duplicate 3: Since Signature became an independent organisation in 1982 to promote ...
Duplicate 4: We create qualifications that provide our learners with the skills the...

The average number of words per sentence of 29.46 words is high.

This page contains 1827 words. That's ok.

28.3% 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.

20 paragraphs were found on this page.

The text content is perfect.

No placeholders texts or images were found.

Content is King

Frames

(Critically important)

This page does not use a frameset.

Frames and framesets

Mobile optimization

(Somewhat important)

This page loads 32 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.

A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0, viewport-fit=cover" is provided.

At least one Apple touch icon is specified.

Mobile Optimization

Bold and strong tags

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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 37 tags for this page.

Strong and Bold Tags

Image SEO

(Somewhat important)

5 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.

Image SEO

This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.

Social Sharing

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.

HTTPS

Media list

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data:[...] Base64	Signature logo in Navy
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data:[...] Base64	Learn A Sign Monday is Back! Here is how to sign May 🌸 Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so they can learn as well!
data:[...] Base64	It's Fingerspelling Friday time! Have a guess below, and share it with your friends so they can join in too! HINT: ⚽️
data:[...] Base64	We had a great day on Tuesday hosting our Level 1 and 2 Qualification training day in London. Check out our other qualification training days this year here - https://shop.signature.org.uk/t/all-products/british-sign-language/teacher-training
data:[...] Base64	We caught up with actor Lara Peake on her powerful role in Reunion and learning BSL Lara highlights the beauty of storytelling through BSL and much more. Catch the blog by following this link: https://www.signature.org.uk/reunion-a-qa-with-lara-peake-who-portrayed-carly-brennan/ Photo Credit: Matt Squire/BBC/Warp Films
data:[...] Base64	Hearing loss isn't always obvious 🦻
data:[...] Base64	Learn A Sign Monday is Back! Here is how to sign Warmer Weather ☀️ 🌡️ Don't forget to share this with your friends and family so they can learn as well!
data:[...] Base64	We are wrapping up our social takeovers for Deaf Awareness Week with award winning Comedian, Actress and Writer, Samantha Baines. Make sure to drop her a question by heading to our story!
data:[...] Base64	Continuing our Q&A this Deaf Awareness Week is Jamie Clarke, who captains the England Men's Deaf Football Team. Head over to our story to send in your questions!
data:[...] Base64	Kicking off our Q&A's during Deaf Awareness Week is Imy Harris. Imy, who recently featured in Vogue and on Series 8 of The Great Pottery Throw Down, will be answering your questions and sharing more about her experiences growing up as a deaf individual.
data:[...] Base64	For Deaf Awareness Week 2025, our blog, explores the theme “Beyond Silence,” encouraging better understanding of Deaf culture and inclusive communication. Included in the blog is a special feature from Rebecca Mansell, who shares her experience of discovering her Deaf identity. Link to the blog: https://www.signature.org.uk/celebrating-deaf-awareness-week/
data:[...] Base64	Deaf Awareness Week commences today, so we thought we would share with you a snippet of what will feature on our socials this week. Make sure to keep up with us everyday for deaf awareness tips and some exciting social takeovers!
data:[...] Base64	Today marks the first day of Deaf Awareness Week, a time to celebrate deaf culture and promote inclusion for the deaf community. Here are 5 tips which will help you become more deaf aware for this week and the future
data:[...] Base64	It's Fingerspelling Friday time! Have a guess below, and share it with your friends so they can join in too! HINT: Running 🏃
data:[...] Base64	Did you Know? Signature’s Level 3 qualifications are the only ones of their kind to be recognised by UCAS.
data:[...] Base64	This week, we spoke with Simeon ‘Kardinal’ Campbell of BirdGang Ltd. about dance, identity, and the story behind his powerful piece SADBOI. On May 3rd and 4th, Simeon Campbell performs at Breakin’ Convention at Sadler’s Wells, the international festival of hip hop dance theatre. The festival includes BSL interpreters across the 2 days. Read to find out more: https://www.signature.org.uk/simeon-campbell-dance-hip-hop-and-the-power-of-storytelling/
data:[...] Base64	@ofqual has today published its second consultation on the proposed British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE, a key technical stage in the development of the qualification. The consultation examines the detailed regulatory requirements that will inform the final design, assessment, and delivery of the GCSE. Read more, including BSL Translation through the link in our bio.
data:[...] Base64	Into Film has announced that Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE will host the 2025 Into Film Awards, a vibrant celebration of young people’s creativity and storytelling through film. In what is believed to be a UK first, Rose will become the first deaf person to host a film awards ceremony — a landmark moment for representation across the industry. Read the press release here: https://www.signature.org.uk/rose-ayling-ellis-mbe-to-host-the-2025-into-film-awards/
data:[...] Base64	Start your BSL journey today! Find a Signature centre through the link in our bio
data:[...] Base64	28th of April: Celebrating the day in which BSL was recognised as an indigenous language of Great Britain back in 2022. Today, not only do we celebrate this rich language but also the Deaf community! Read our blog for more: https://www.signature.org.uk/celebrating-national-bsl-day/
data:[...] Base64	Great to see so many people @citylit Deaf Day! 🔥 Thanks to everyone who visited our stand, it was lovely to meet you. #deafday #deafday2025 #citylit #signlanguage
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Page structure 100% achieved

H1 heading

(Critically important)

We are the leading awarding organisation for British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications

The H1 heading is perfect.

H1-H6 headings

Headings

(Important)

The heading structure is perfect.

H1-H6 headings

Heading structure

Heading level	Content
H1	We are the leading awarding organisation for British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications
H2	Signature Centre
H2	British Sign Language (BSL)
H2	Who We Are
H2	Recent Blogs
H2	Follow us on Instagram @signaturedeaf
H2	Enquiries
H2	Contact Us
H2	Qualification Specifications
H2	Shop
H3	LEARNER SUPPORT
H3	BSL for beginners
H3	Teacher Directory
H3	signaturedeaf
H4	REUNION, a Q&A with Lara Peake, who portrayed Carly Brennan
H4	Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week
H4	Ofqual launches second technical consultation on British Sign Language GCSE – A major step forward
H4	Simeon Campbell: Dance, Hip Hop, and the power of storytelling
H4	ROSE AYLING-ELLIS MBE TO HOST THE 2025 INTO FILM AWARDS
H4	Celebrating National BSL Day

Link structure 0% achieved

Internal links

(Important)

Some internal links have dynamic parameters. All internal URLs, which are not marked as nofollow, should not contain dynamic parameters.

Some anchor texts are used more than once.

2 links don't have an anchor text.

There are 6 links with a trivial anchor text.

The number of internal links is ok.

None of the anchor texts is too long.

Internal Linking

External links

(Nice to have)

There are too many external links (61) on this page.

External Links

Found links on this page

Link	Attributes	Anchor text
/campaigning-for-equality-nort...	Subdomain	CLICK HERE to read - Campaigning for equality - Northern Ireland’s Sign Language Bill
https://www.signature.org.uk/	Subdomain	IMG-ALT Signature logo in Navy
http://instagram.com/signature...	External	No Text
http://www.tiktok.com/@signatu...	External Subdomain	No Text
https://uk.linkedin.com/compan...	External Subdomain	No Text
http://www.facebook.com/Signat...	External Subdomain	No Text
https://shop.signature.org.uk/...	External Subdomain	Shopping Cart
/donate/	Subdomain	Donate
https://login.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain	Sign In
/contact-us/	Subdomain	Contact Us
https://shop.signature.org.uk/...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Shopping Cart
/donate/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Donate
https://login.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign In
/contact-us/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Contact Us
/qualifications/		Qualifications
/qualification-specifications/	Subdomain	Qualification specifications
/gcse-in-bsl/	Subdomain	GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL)
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain	British Sign Language
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain	British Sign Language Level 1 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain	British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain	British Sign Language Level 3 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain	British Sign Language Level 4 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain	British Sign Language Level 6 Certificate
/irish-sign-language/	Subdomain	Irish Sign Language
/sign-language-interpreting-an...	Subdomain	Sign Language Interpreting and Translation
/deafblind-communication/	Subdomain	Deafblind Communication
/deaf-and-deafblind-awareness/	Subdomain	Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
/communication-support/	Subdomain	Communication support
/study-with-signature/	Subdomain	Study with Signature
/ucas/	Subdomain	UCAS
/careers-in-deaf-communication/	Subdomain	Careers in deaf communication
/learning-support/	Subdomain	Learning Support
/student-funding/	Subdomain	Student Funding
/student-support/	Subdomain	Learner Support and FAQs
/british-sign-language-for-beg...	Subdomain	British Sign Language for beginners
/online-deaf-awareness-course/	Subdomain	Deaf Awareness Course Online
/inspire-magazine/	Subdomain	Inspire Magazine
/becoming-a-teacher/	Subdomain	Becoming a teacher
/teacher-training/	Subdomain	Teacher training
/continuing-professional-devel...	Subdomain	Continuing professional development (CPD)
/teacher-support/	Subdomain	Teacher Support and FAQs
https://teachers.signature.org...	External Subdomain	Teacher Directory
/delivering-a-signature-course/	Subdomain	Delivering a Signature Course
/useful-documents/	Subdomain	Useful Documents
/provider-support/	Subdomain	Centre Support and FAQs
/loyalty-programme/	Subdomain	Signature Loyalty Programme
https://signature.creatiogreen...	External Subdomain	IRIS Login
https://checkout.signature.org...	External Subdomain	Pay Invoice
/abbie-on-hand/	Subdomain	Abbie On Hand
/signature-who-we-are/	Subdomain	Who we are
/meet-the-team/	Subdomain	Meet the team
/board-of-trustees/	Subdomain	Board of Trustees
/working-with-us/	Subdomain	Working with us
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain	What is BSL?
/give-us-a-sign-podcast/	Subdomain	Give us a Sign podcast
/sign-language-week/	Subdomain	Sign Language Week
/deaf-awareness-week/	Subdomain	Deaf Awareness Week
/resign/	Subdomain	Resign
http://signatureannualawards.o...	New window External	Signature Annual Awards
/hall-fame/	Subdomain	Hall of fame
/news/	Subdomain	Blog
https://shop.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain	Shop
/qualifications/	Text duplicate	Qualifications
/qualification-specifications/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Qualification specifications
/gcse-in-bsl/	Subdomain Text duplicate	GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL)
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 1 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 3 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 4 Certificate
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 6 Certificate
/irish-sign-language/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Irish Sign Language
/sign-language-interpreting-an...	Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign Language Interpreting and Translation
/deafblind-communication/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deafblind Communication
/deaf-and-deafblind-awareness/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
/communication-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Communication support
/study-with-signature/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Study with Signature
/ucas/	Subdomain Text duplicate	UCAS
/careers-in-deaf-communication/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Careers in deaf communication
/learning-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Learning Support
/student-funding/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Student Funding
/student-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Learner Support and FAQs
/british-sign-language-for-beg...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language for beginners
/online-deaf-awareness-course/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf Awareness Course Online
/inspire-magazine/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Inspire Magazine
/becoming-a-teacher/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Becoming a teacher
/teacher-training/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher training
/continuing-professional-devel...	Subdomain Text duplicate	Continuing professional development (CPD)
/teacher-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher Support and FAQs
https://teachers.signature.org...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher Directory
/delivering-a-signature-course/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Delivering a Signature Course
/useful-documents/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Useful Documents
/provider-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Centre Support and FAQs
/loyalty-programme/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Signature Loyalty Programme
https://signature.creatiogreen...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	IRIS Login
https://checkout.signature.org...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Pay Invoice
/abbie-on-hand/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Abbie On Hand
/signature-who-we-are/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Who we are
/meet-the-team/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Meet the team
/board-of-trustees/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Board of Trustees
/working-with-us/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Working with us
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain Text duplicate	What is BSL?
/give-us-a-sign-podcast/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Give us a Sign podcast
/sign-language-week/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign Language Week
/deaf-awareness-week/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf Awareness Week
/resign/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Resign
http://signatureannualawards.o...	New window External Text duplicate	Signature Annual Awards
/hall-fame/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Hall of fame
/news/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Blog
https://shop.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Shop
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language
/?page_id=204	Subdomain	British Sign Language Level 1 Award
/?page_id=223	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate
/?page_id=238	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 3 Certificate
/?page_id=243	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 4 Certificate
/?page_id=250	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 6 Certificate
/irish-sign-language/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Irish Sign Language
/sign-language-interpreting-an...	Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign Language Interpreting and Translation
/deafblind-communication/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deafblind Communication
/deaf-and-deafblind-awareness/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
/lipspeaking/	Subdomain	Lipspeaking
/communication-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Communication support
/qualification-specifications/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Qualification specifications
/gcse-in-bsl/	Subdomain Text duplicate	GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL)
/study-with-signature/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Study with Signature
/british-sign-language-for-beg...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language for beginners
/online-deaf-awareness-course/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf Awareness Course Online
/ucas/	Subdomain Text duplicate	UCAS
/careers-in-deaf-communication/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Careers in deaf communication
/learning-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Learning Support
/student-funding/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Student Funding
/student-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Learner Support and FAQs
/inspire-magazine/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Inspire Magazine
/becoming-a-teacher/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Becoming a teacher
/teacher-training/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher training
/continuing-professional-devel...	Subdomain Text duplicate	Continuing professional development (CPD)
/teacher-resources/	Subdomain	Teacher resources
/teacher-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher Support and FAQs
https://teachers.signature.org...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher Directory
/delivering-a-signature-course/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Delivering a Signature Course
/useful-documents/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Useful Documents
/provider-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Centre Support and FAQs
/loyalty-programme/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Signature Loyalty Programme
https://checkout.signature.org...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Pay Invoice
https://signature.creatiogreen...	External Subdomain	Iris Login
/signature-who-we-are/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Who we are
/meet-the-team/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Meet the team
/working-with-us/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Working with us
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain Text duplicate	What is BSL?
/board-of-trustees/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Board of Trustees
/funded-projects/	Subdomain	Funded projects
/change-making/	Subdomain	Change making
/give-us-a-sign-podcast/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Give us a Sign podcast
http://signatureannualawards.o...	New window External Text duplicate	Signature Annual Awards
/sign-language-week/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign Language Week
/deaf-awareness-week/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf Awareness Week
/news/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Blog
https://shop.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Shop
https://shop.signature.org.uk/...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Shopping Cart
/student-support/	Subdomain	FAQ
/contact-us/	Subdomain	Contact us
https://login.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign In
/qualifications/british-sign-l...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language
/?page_id=204	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 1 Award
/?page_id=223	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 2 Certificate
/?page_id=238	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 3 Certificate
/?page_id=243	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 4 Certificate
/?page_id=250	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language Level 6 Certificate
/irish-sign-language/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Irish Sign Language
/sign-language-interpreting-an...	Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign Language Interpreting and Translation
/deafblind-communication/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deafblind Communication
/deaf-and-deafblind-awareness/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf and Deafblind Awareness
/lipspeaking/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Lipspeaking
/communication-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Communication support
/qualification-specifications/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Qualification specifications
/gcse-in-bsl/	Subdomain Text duplicate	GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL)
/study-with-signature/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Study with Signature
/british-sign-language-for-beg...	Subdomain Text duplicate	British Sign Language for beginners
/online-deaf-awareness-course/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf Awareness Course Online
/ucas/	Subdomain Text duplicate	UCAS
/careers-in-deaf-communication/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Careers in deaf communication
/learning-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Learning Support
/student-funding/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Student Funding
/student-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Learner Support and FAQs
/inspire-magazine/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Inspire Magazine
/becoming-a-teacher/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Becoming a teacher
/teacher-training/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher training
/continuing-professional-devel...	Subdomain Text duplicate	Continuing professional development (CPD)
/teacher-resources/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher resources
/teacher-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher Support and FAQs
https://teachers.signature.org...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Teacher Directory
/delivering-a-signature-course/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Delivering a Signature Course
/useful-documents/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Useful Documents
/provider-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Centre Support and FAQs
/loyalty-programme/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Signature Loyalty Programme
https://checkout.signature.org...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Pay Invoice
https://signature.creatiogreen...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Iris Login
/signature-who-we-are/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Who we are
/meet-the-team/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Meet the team
/working-with-us/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Working with us
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain Text duplicate	What is BSL?
/board-of-trustees/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Board of Trustees
/funded-projects/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Funded projects
/change-making/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Change making
/give-us-a-sign-podcast/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Give us a Sign podcast
http://signatureannualawards.o...	New window External Text duplicate	Signature Annual Awards
/sign-language-week/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign Language Week
/deaf-awareness-week/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Deaf Awareness Week
/news/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Blog
https://shop.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Shop
https://shop.signature.org.uk/...	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Shopping Cart
/student-support/	Subdomain Text duplicate	FAQ
/contact-us/	Subdomain Text duplicate	Contact us
https://login.signature.org.uk/	External Subdomain Text duplicate	Sign In
/learning-support/	Subdomain	LEARNER SUPPORT BSLHOMEWORK
/british-sign-language-for-beg...	Subdomain	BSL for beginners START TODAY
https://www.bsl-teacher-direct...	New window External Subdomain	Teacher Directory SIGN UP NOW
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain	British Sign Language (BSL)
https://bda.org.uk/wp-content/...	New window External	BDA, 2014
https://bills.parliament.uk/bi...	New window External Subdomain	URL anchor text https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/2915
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain	What is BSL? page
/what-is-british-sign-language...	Subdomain Text duplicate	What is BSL? page
/signature-who-we-are/	Subdomain	Who We Are
/news/	Subdomain	Recent Blogs
/reunion-a-qa-with-lara-peake-...	Subdomain	REUNION, a Q&A with Lara Peake, who portrayed Carly Brennan
/reunion-a-qa-with-lara-peake-...	Subdomain	Trivial anchor text Read More
/celebrating-deaf-awareness-week/	Subdomain	Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week
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