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Meta information
100% 
Page quality
65% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
0% 
Server
79% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.67 s
File size
144.10 kB
Words
1682
Media files
79
Number of links
297 internal / 69 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Stars and Stripes | The U.S. military's independent news source.
The length of the page title is perfect. (575 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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U.S. military news organization providing independent news and information to the military community across the globe.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (735 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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https://www.stripes.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
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Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: Germany
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 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.
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Favicon
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The favicon is linked correctly.

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Page quality

Content
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Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
There are 2 text duplicates on this page:
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This page contains 1682 words. That's ok.
23.5% 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.
The average number of words per sentence of 16.6 words is good.
Frames
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 34 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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12 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
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Additional markup
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HTTPS
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All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

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Page structure

H1 heading
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The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 141 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

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H1 Sign Up for Daily Headlines
H2 Follow Us:
H2 more top news
H2 Editors' Picks
H2 Multimedia
H2 branches
H2 theaters
H2 Explore
H2 from our community sites
H2 Editors' Picks Duplicate text
H2 Video Spotlight
H2 follow us
H2 Explore Duplicate text
H2 Publications
H2 Events
H2 Veterans
H2 Sports
H2 History
H2 Living
H2 Travel
H2 Our Mission Our Mission
H2 Our History Our History
H2 Help Help
H2 Theaters Theaters
H2 Branches Branches
H2 Veterans Veterans
H2 History History
H2 Sports Sports
H2 Living Living
H2 Multimedia Multimedia
H2 Get Stripes Get Stripes
H2 Opinion Opinion
H2 Storm Tracker Storm Tracker
H2 Promotions Promotions
H2 Today's ePAPER Today's ePAPER
H2 Our Other Websites Our Other Websites
H3 Nominee to be Navy’s top admiral says loosened enlistment requirements have not lowered standards
H3 stars and stripes videos
H3 Stars and Stripes Briefings
H3 Army
H3 Air Force
H3 Navy
H3 Space Force
H3 Coast Guard
H3 Marine Corps
H3 Europe
H3 Asia-Pacific
H3 Middle East
H3 Africa
H3 Americas
H3 Europe Duplicate text
H3 Japan
H3 Korea
H3 Okinawa
H3 Guam
H3 Last New Mexico veteran of storied World War II Guard regiments dies at 105
H3 Open and shut: Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for second major this year
H3 Last New Mexico veteran of storied World War II Guard regiments dies at 105 Duplicate text
H3 New Japan Pro Wrestling thrills fans with year-round events across the country
H4 US and Canadian fighter jets intercept Russian planes near Alaska
H4 Army’s new $43 million deal builds on vision for microwave weapons to thwart drones
H4 Last New Mexico veteran of storied World War II Guard regiments dies at 105 Duplicate text
H4 Army veteran gets 5 years in prison for stealing soldiers’ identities, cyberstalking
H4 Air Force Ospreys make precautionary landings in Japan
H4 South Korean C-130 diverts to Kadena without approval, prompting Japanese scramble
H4 6 Army units tapped for fall rotations in Europe, Middle East
H4 Air Force Global Strike Command pauses use of M18 pistol after airman’s death
H4 2 soldiers get 30 days’ leave for intercepting North Korean man inside DMZ
H4 US used 14% of its THAAD stockpile against Iran, a report says. It could take years to replenish.
H4 New agreement allows South Korean firm to repair US Army Chinooks
H4 US, Australian troops lead record logistics push during Talisman Sabre drills
H4 Fort Hood soldier found guilty of murder in death of fellow soldier, mother of his child
H4 ‘If you can be seen, you can be killed’: Drone warfare forces broad rethink of training, Army leaders say
H4 Pain and leadership: Service members push through the 100-mile Nijmegen march
H4 K-Town Now features the latest news from the Kaiserslautern Military Community
H4 The National Ground Intelligence Center has a new commanding officer
H4 Army’s new $43 million deal builds on vision for microwave weapons to thwart drones Duplicate text
H4 New agreement allows South Korean firm to repair US Army Chinooks Duplicate text
H4 Air Force Ospreys make precautionary landings in Japan Duplicate text
H4 Air Force Global Strike Command pauses use of M18 pistol after airman’s death Duplicate text
H4 Air traffic controllers didn’t warn B-52 bomber crew about nearby airliner, Air Force says
H4 Nominee to be Navy’s top admiral says loosened enlistment requirements have not lowered standards Duplicate text
H4 Navy announces $250M expansion, upgrade to West Coast submarine base
H4 NASCAR to run first race on active military base to celebrate Navy’s 250th anniversary
H4 Space Force general in charge of Golden Dome says it will rely on existing technology
H4 Space Force makes its debut in Department of Defense Warrior Games
H4 Golden Dome expected to supercharge space economy, development challenges ahead
H4 Coast Guard rescues 5 people from sinking boat during Lake Michigan storm
H4 Commanding officer of Coast Guard’s Centralized Service Desk relieved of command
H4 US Coast Guard aircrew awarded for heroism during flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas
H4 Remote Australian town welcomes Marines as training brings global forces to the Outback
H4 3 Marine swimmers rescued about a mile off Okinawa’s northern coast
H4 Marines ordered home from immigration deployment to LA
H4 French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
H4 Passenger plane crashes in Russia’s Far East, killing all 48 people on board, officials say
H4 Zelenskyy moves to restore independence of Ukraine anti-graft agencies after protests, EU criticism
H4 South Korean C-130 diverts to Kadena without approval, prompting Japanese scramble Duplicate text
H4 Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border clashes leave at least 14 dead
H4 2 soldiers get 30 days’ leave for intercepting North Korean man inside DMZ Duplicate text
H4 An ammunition depot explosion in Syria kills at least 7 people and injures scores
H4 Iran says it’s ready for nuclear talks with US but only if Washington rebuilds trust
H4 Explosion in northern Syria kills at least 6 people and injures dozens
H4 Central African Republic rebels found guilty of war crimes by International Criminal Court
H4 Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles to end conflict in eastern Congo
H4 ICC cites evidence of ‘war crimes’ in Sudan’s Darfur
H4 3 Haitian police officers killed and one missing as gangs overrun a central region
H4 US swaps Venezuelans sent to El Salvador for Americans held by Caracas
H4 US sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and other officials for human rights violations
H4 Why Albufeira, Portugal should be on your travel wish list
H4 Gamescom IRL: What, where, when and why to go
H4 A day trip to Cittadella, Italy’s walled fortress town
H4 Rookie & Penny: The Paws Behind “Therapy Tails” at USO Yokosuka
H4 Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition in Tokyo runs through Sept. 23
H4 MY FAVES: Night views in Japan
H4 Taste of Korea: Try a giant traditional pancake (jeon) on folk marketplace street
H4 Korea Kids’ Corner: Any kid can be anything at Kidzania!
H4 5 cheap Korean coffee chains for budget-friendly caffeine fixes
H4 VIDEO: Fun kayaking on Okinawa’s Hija River
H4 Kimodameshi brings chill to Okinawa
H4 Okinawa Goat Misaki in Naha: An anthropology of goat cuisine
H4 How to get certified for scuba diving on Guam
H4 VIDEO: Exploring Guam: Virtual trip to island's famous Fouha Rock
H4 VIDEO: Exploring Guam: 360-degree tour of Ga'an Point in Agat
H4 ‘If you can be seen, you can be killed’: Drone warfare forces broad rethink of training, Army leaders say Duplicate text
H4 Pain and leadership: Service members push through the 100-mile Nijmegen march Duplicate text
H4 K-Town Now features the latest news from the Kaiserslautern Military Community Duplicate text
H4 Bill aims to expand research on health effects of low-level blasts from military weapons
H4 Army veteran gets 5 years in prison for stealing soldiers’ identities, cyberstalking Duplicate text
H4 ‘Gaslit and abandoned’: Gulf War veterans push to declassify documents on chemical exposure
H4 New York launches website for veterans, families interested in state university system
H4 Army vet wins Washington championship at veterans golf tournament
H4 Space Force makes its debut in Department of Defense Warrior Games Duplicate text
H4 Bringers of peace, 1999
H4 Shipwreck of Revolutionary War frigate resurfaces on Scottish beach
H4 Keeping cool by the pool, 1961
H4 Randy’s Donuts brings iconic California sweets to a trendy Tokyo neighborhood
H4 Tours from Europe bases
H4 Recently announced concerts and events for July 25 and beyond
H4 How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans
H4 Sound-filled Sarreguemines festival adds unplanned fun to border town’s stately past
H4 2 soldiers, 2 cameras and 1 unforgettable journey across Japan
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
7 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (69) on this page.

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https://japan.stripes.com/External Subdomain Stripes Japan
https://korea.stripes.com/External Subdomain Stripes Korea
https://okinawa.stripes.com/External Subdomain Stripes Okinawa
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https://letterstosanta.stripes...External Subdomain Letters to Santa
https://printshop.stripes.com/External Subdomain Printshop
https://stripes.com/subscribeNew window subscribe
https://stripes.com/helpNew window customer help
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/help/miscellaneous-faqNew window faq
https://stripes.com/advertiseNew window advertise with us
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https://www.facebook.com/strip...New window External Subdomain IMG-ALT Follow us on Facebook
/branches/navy/2025-07-24/caud...Subdomain IMG-ALT A U.S. Navy officer in dress uniform and glasses sits at a microphone in a congressional hearing room.
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/branches/navy/2025-07-02/navy...Subdomain Navy rebounded on recruiting but didn’t initially document the processes it used to do that, watchdog finds
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