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100% 
Page quality
43% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
0% 
Server
70% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.85 s
File size
689.00 kB
Words
2575
Media files
58
Number of links
489 internal / 70 external

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Title
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Hamilton News - Daily Breaking News | The Spec
The length of the page title is perfect. (441 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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thespec.com is your Hamilton source for daily breaking news, local stories, life, opinion, voices from the community, events and more.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (821 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
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https://www.thespec.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
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Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
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The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
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The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
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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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Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
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There are 8 text duplicates on this page:
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This page contains 2575 words. That's ok.
25% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
11 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 12.23 words is good.
Frames
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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The file size of the HTML document is very large (689 kB).
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
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The following tag is repeated too often: play now!
Image SEO
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2 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
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This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
Additional markup
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No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
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This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

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data:[...] Base64Hunt for new NDP leader raises tension before race even begins
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data:[...] Base64Homeowner must tear down $400,000 poolside oasis built on Hamilton parkland
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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Hamilton Spectator News - Breaking News Stories
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 116 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 Hamilton Spectator News - Breaking News Stories
H2 Opinion
H2 Hot Stories
H2 Hamilton Region
H2 Communities News
H2 Local Retailers
H2 More from The Spec & Partners
H2 Politics
H2 Canada
H2 World
H2 Local Service Businesses
H2 Business
H2 Life
H2 Entertainment
H2 Sports
H2 The Kit Fashion
H2 Autos
H2 Real Estate
H3 Man who built towering west Mountain home without permit convicted in court, fined $174,000
H3 Crash-prone curve on Red Hill Valley Parkway needs rebuild to meet safety standards
H3 Stoney Creek steel company fined $200,000 in 2022 worker death
H3 Poll reveals who is Canada’s most popular premier and who is most disliked
H3 Hamilton police board refuses to debate motion on Charter breach policy
H3 Hunt for new NDP leader raises tension before race even begins
H3 Top Hamilton headlines this week: Mr. Tarasca, tear down that pool house + tenant organizer says he’s being targeted over flyers
H3 Brant motel residents say they’ve been living without hydro, water for two weeks
H3 For top NHL draft prospect, hockey is big — but family is bigger
H3 Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent
H3 Accused had ‘100,000 reasons’ to want Marko Bakir dead, Crown says in closing
H3 Portion of Bay Street closed Sunday for city work
H3 New LRT route designs offers latest street-level details of Hamilton mega project
H3 The Canadian Dental Care Plan is now available to millions more, with coverage starting in June. Here’s who’s eligible
H3 Canada Post asks government to force vote on their latest offer
H3 Doughnuts 24 hours a day: Grandad’s expanding to satisfy ‘late-night cravings or early morning pick-me-ups’
H3 What's New
H3 Ticats lose to Argos and now await final roster decisions
H3 Conflicting approaches to western wildfires
H3 The elephant in the room: As G7 host, how does Canada deal with Donald Trump?
H3 The Maple Leafs have given themselves no choice but to try and re-sign Mitch Marner
H3 Trending
H3 The Canadian Dental Care Plan is now available to millions more, with coverage starting in June. Here’s who’s eligible Duplicate text
H3 Ticats lose to Argos and now await final roster decisions Duplicate text
H3 Police arrest man accused of approaching children, committing ‘indecent act’ at park
H3 Hunt for new NDP leader raises tension before race even begins Duplicate text
H3 Joint funeral held for two teens killed in crash that left five dead
H3 ‘Our loss is irreparable’: Shalini Singh’s family speaks out after partial human remains found in landfill search
H3 Homeowner must tear down $400,000 poolside oasis built on Hamilton parkland
H3 Tenant faces eviction threat after trying to organize residents in downtown highrise
H3 Norma Bidwell’s comfort foods: Cheers to burgers and salads
H3 4 reasons Milton SummerFest is Halton’s can’t-miss street festival
H3 Hamilton highway closures for planned roadwork on June 1
H3 Hamilton’s June 1 forecast: A mix of sun and cloud
H3 Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury
H3 Police arrest man accused of approaching children, committing ‘indecent act’ at park Duplicate text
H3 Joint funeral held for two teens killed in crash that left five dead Duplicate text
H3 Inquest called into death of Barton jail inmate
H3 4 reasons Milton SummerFest is Halton’s can’t-miss street festival Duplicate text
H3 ‘There’s always a risk’: Social media posts following Pickering stabbing could court legal issues
H3 Burlington Book-A-Court program expanded to more city pickleball courts
H3 ‘Disrespectful’: Lawyer criticizes Pickering mayor’s ‘mental health’ comments about accused murderer
H3 Which celebrity autographs are most expensive at this weekend’s Niagara Falls Comic Con?
H3 In the Garden: Finding a home for just one more plant
H3 ‘Crazy idea’: Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns
H3 ‘Unjustified and unlawful’: Canadian officials react to Trump’s threat to double steel, aluminum tariffs
H3 Hunt for new NDP leader raises tension before race even begins Duplicate text
H3 The elephant in the room: As G7 host, how does Canada deal with Donald Trump? Duplicate text
H3 A new House of Commons, awash in humility. For now
H3 More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
H3 Activities to check out across the North Shore during Seniors Week
H3 Springer hits two homers as Blue Jays top Athletics but lose Varsho to leg injury Duplicate text
H3 McKenna primed for ‘biggest game’ of career as Tigers battle Knights for Memorial Cup
H3 B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull
H3 The Canadian Dental Care Plan is now available to millions more, with coverage starting in June. Here’s who’s eligible Duplicate text
H3 Canada Post asks government to force vote on their latest offer Duplicate text
H3 Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows
H3 Catholic students find refuge at Princeton University’s worship space and cheer new pope
H3 3 patients are killed in a fire at a hospital in the German city of Hamburg
H3 Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say. 7 people were killed
H3 After report about Iran’s increasing uranium stockpiles, Iranian FM stresses Iran’s cooperation
H3 What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what is Eid al-Adha? Why are they significant for Muslims?
H3 ‘Resurgence of WAGs’: Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity
H3 ‘Crazy idea’: Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns Duplicate text
H3 Redesigning the Bay’s old stores come with challenges and opportunities
H3 ‘Unjustified and unlawful’: Canadian officials react to Trump’s threat to double steel, aluminum tariffs Duplicate text
H3 Canada Post asks government to force vote on their latest offer Duplicate text
H3 The elephant in the room: As G7 host, how does Canada deal with Donald Trump? Duplicate text
H3 Exercise improves colon cancer survival, Canadian researchers say
H3 4 reasons Milton SummerFest is Halton’s can’t-miss street festival Duplicate text
H3 Horoscope for Sunday, June 1st, 2025
H3 Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends
H3 Out There: Feathered, flitty little miracles are also big jerks
H3 For a luxury Italian getaway, enjoy a taste of La Dolce Vita at these places
H3 4 reasons Milton SummerFest is Halton’s can’t-miss street festival Duplicate text
H3 ‘Universal Language’ leads film contenders heading into Canadian Screen Awards
H3 ‘Universal Language,’ ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance’ top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
H3 A welcoming place: 3 longtime volunteers share their stories as Carnegie Gallery marks 45 years
H3 Raptors mailbag: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Steve Nash and the case to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
H3 The Maple Leafs have given themselves no choice but to try and re-sign Mitch Marner Duplicate text
H3 The A’s have been good for what was ailing the Blue Jays offence, but it might take more to heal Daulton Varsho
H3 Veteran Fletcher, rookie Senecal among Montreal Alouettes final cuts
H3 Blue Jays lose sparkplug Dalton Varsho to hamstring injury
H3 This doctor is on a mission to change the conversation around NBA injuries. Raptors star Scottie Barnes has played a part
H3 Fan-favourite Toronto hockey star Emma Maltais on her love of fashion and life in the PWHL spotlight
H3 Hockey romance novels are booming, and readers are bringing the cheeky spirit to NHL playoffs: ‘It’s a book girl thing’
H3 Pierpaolo Piccioli takes over at Balenciaga from disrupter Demna
H3 This family SUV doesn’t compromise for being an EV. It’s fast. It’s smooth. It’s roomy
H3 A cult with cars? I’m inside this automotive clubhouse, soaking up a cool vibe
H3 Faulty thermostat not always obvious, but can cause problems
H3 Ontario home prices are dropping. So why aren’t millennials buying?
H3 Provinces ‘hold the key’ to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
H3 Toronto-area new home sales are worse than during the 1990s housing market crash
H3 The Hamilton Spectator
H3 Helpful Links
H3 Advertising
H3 Become a Customer
H4 Browser Compatibility
There are too many internal links (480) on this page.
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
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.
1 links don't have an anchor text.
There are too many external links (70) on this page.

Found links on this page

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/weather/?weather_zip=L8P 4V39° | Sunday Jun 1
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https://www.thespec.com/news/News
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/news/world/australiaAustralia
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https://www.thespec.com/opinionOpinion
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/opinion/editorialsEditorials
/opinion/contributorsContributors
/opinion/letters-to-the-editorLetters to the Editor
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https://www.thespec.com/lifeLife
/life/hamilton-regionText duplicate Local
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/life/health-wellnessHealth
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/life/relationshipsRelationships
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/life/travelTravel
/life/horoscopesHoroscopes
https://www.thespec.com/sportsSports
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/sports/hockey/bulldogsBulldogs
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/entertainmentEntertainment
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/entertainment/booksBooks
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/entertainment/stageStage
/entertainment/televisionTelevision
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https://www.thespec.com/businessBusiness
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/business/technologyTechnology
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/podcasts/placeline-hamilton/Podcast
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/sponsored-sections/local-spot...Local Spotlight
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/newspapers/Nofollow Archives
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