Union.wisc.edu - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
79% 
Page quality
81% 
Page structure
72% 
Link structure
92% 
Server
33% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.82 s
File size
64.30 kB
Words
542
Media files
13
Number of links
103 internal / 22 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home | Wisconsin Union
The length of the page title is perfect. (220 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
As the department of social education at UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Union offers leadership, learning and entertainment programs for students, campus and the Madison community.
The meta description is too long: 1122 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://union.wisc.edu/
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)
This page is hosted on a subdomain. Use a top level domain for better SEO results.
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

NameValue
descriptionAs the department of social education at UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Union offers leadership, learning and entertainment programs for students, campus and the Madison community.
GeneratorDrupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)
MobileOptimizedwidth
HandheldFriendlytrue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no
langen
twitter:cardsummary
twitter:descriptionAs the department of social education at UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Union offers leadership, learning and entertainment programs for students, campus and the Madison community.
twitter:site@WisconsinUnion
twitter:titleHome | Wisconsin Union
twitter:creator@WisconsinUnion
fb:app_id1000938734312290
og:site_nameWisconsin Union
og:typewebsite
og:urlhttps://union.wisc.edu/home
og:titleHome | Wisconsin Union
og:localeen_US
x-ua-compatibleie=edge
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 542 words. That's ok.
19% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
5 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 12.89 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 5 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
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 11 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
7 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
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
/themes/custom/union_theme/images/logo.pngWisconsin Union Home
...int_24_0853.jpg?h=35169713&itok=XeGAeo7nDestination Picnic Point, An Outdoor UW Event
...ale_0760_v1.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=2j189iRnWisconsin Union Theater Season Subscriptions
...DMT_25_0313.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=rM9KsLGeLakeside Cinema Films
..._0023_v1-01.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=tHYSvBTdRetro game design graphic with 'Level Up Your Career' at the Wisconsin Union
...SUP_24_0853.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=XS8yjGyeSUP, Sip & Sound with Outdoor UW
...Party_MN-15.jpg?h=1b705764&itok=zyhIRq9SNo alt attribute provided
...Party_KS_18.jpg?h=30f1d4dc&itok=ngOFO7ZrNo alt attribute provided
... Pizza_0279.jpg?h=48f5cbbb&itok=PlHJBsI2No alt attribute provided
...kayak_KS_30.jpg?h=f63df65d&itok=O0jwdnflNo alt attribute provided
...shots_SB-40.jpg?h=292de82f&itok=OqeYyUNCNo alt attribute provided
...a-Roc_TX_17.jpg?h=076b6eaf&itok=HAz474DeNo alt attribute provided
...om/union_theme/images/logo-chaironly.pngNo alt attribute provided

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
The Union
The H1 heading is too short (9 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 The Union
H2 Top Nav
H2 Main navigation (WUD Dropdown)
H2 Main navigation
H2 Upcoming Events
H2 Social Since 1928
H2 About
H2 Resources
H2 Membership
H2 Footer (Sub-footer)
H4 Terrace Art Zone: Trucker Hats
H4 Compass Rose
H4 Behind the Beat with IRIS
H4 How Will You Union?
H4 Events & Activities
H4 Hanging Out
H4 Food & Drink
H4 Outdoor Recreation
H4 Student Leadership
H4 Theater
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 22 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://union.wisc.edu/Anchor Skip to main content
https://wisc.edu/External University of Wisconsin—Madison
https://terracestore.union.wis...External Subdomain Shop
https://union.wisc.edu/jobsJobs
/get-involved/wudStudent Leadership (WUD)
/get-involved/wud/alternative-...Alternative Breaks
/get-involved/wud/artArt
/get-involved/wud/cuisineCuisine
/get-involved/wud/daytimeactiv...Daytime Activities
/get-involved/wud/dlsDistinguished Lecture Series
/get-involved/wud/filmFilm
/get-involved/wud/gamesGames
/get-involved/wud/global-conne...Global Connections
/get-involved/wud/wud-litLiterary Arts
/get-involved/wud/musicMusic
/get-involved/wud/performing-artsPerforming Arts
/get-involved/wud/society-and-...Society & Politics
https://union.wisc.edu/IMG-ALT Wisconsin Union Home
A-TITLE Home
https://union.wisc.edu/visitVisit
/visit/hoursHours & Services
/visit/getting-hereGetting Here
/visit/parkingParking
/visit/memorial-unionMemorial Union
/visit/terrace-at-the-memorial...Terrace at Memorial Union
/visit/wisconsin-union-theaterWisconsin Union Theater
/visit/union-southUnion South
/visit/stay-at-the-unionWisconsin Union Hotel & Club Suites
https://visit.wisc.edu/External Subdomain Tours
/events-and-activitiesEvents & Activities
/events-and-activities/event-c...Event Calendar
https://uwmadison.emscloudserv...External Subdomain Today's Meetings (T.I.T.U.)
/events-and-activities/art-exh...Art Exhibits & Galleries
/events-and-activities/open-ar...Art at Wheelhouse Studios
/events-and-activities/outdoor-uwOutdoor UW
/events-and-activities/games-a...Bowling + Games
/events-and-activities/group-a...Group Activities
/events-and-activities/union-f...Wisconsin Union From Anywhere
/events-activities/special-eventsSpecial Events
/events-and-activities/wiscons...Wisconsin Union Summer Camps
https://union.wisc.edu/dineDine
/dine/find-food-and-drinkFind Food & Drink
/dine/union-flex-diningUnion Flex Dining Plan
/dine/uw-dining-plan-meal-exch...UW Dining Plan Meal Exchange
/dine/sustainabilitySustainability
/dine/work-with-usWork With Us
/dine/union-dining-at-homeDining at Home: Recipes & Tips
/get-involvedGet Involved
/get-involved/wudWisconsin Union Directorate
/get-involved/become-a-memberBecome a Member
/get-involved/wuaThe Wisconsin Union Association
/get-involved/beefeaters-societyBeefeaters Society
/get-involved/jobsText duplicate Jobs
https://students.wisc.edu/make...External Subdomain Donate
https://fsl.wisc.edu/External Subdomain Fraternity & Sorority Life
/get-involved/uw-homecoming-co...Homecoming Committee
https://slp.cfli.wisc.edu/External Subdomain Student Leadership Program
https://cfli.wisc.edu/jlc/External Subdomain Willis L. Jones Leadership Center
https://www.wisconsinsingers.com/External Subdomain Wisconsin Singers
/get-involved/iron-shield-societyIron Shield Society
/get-involved/sponsorship-oppo...Sponsorship Opportunities
/host-your-eventHost Your Event
/host-your-event/event-reserva...Request a Reservation
/host-your-event/virtual-event...Virtual Event Services
/host-your-event/meetings-and-...Meetings & Gatherings
/host-your-event/spaces-and-fa...Spaces & Facilities
/host-your-event/conferencesConference Management
/host-your-event/cateringCatering
/host-your-event/rso-eventsRegistered Student Organizations
/host-your-event/weddingsWeddings
/host-your-event/av-and-equipmentAudio Visual Technology
/host-your-event/about-usAbout Us
/host-your-event/policies-and-...Policies & FAQ
https://uwmadison.emscloudserv...External Subdomain Text duplicate Today's Meetings (T.I.T.U.)
/sites/default/files/document/...Outdoor Guide
https://union.wisc.edu/aboutAbout
/about/wisconsin-union-productsWisconsin Union Products
/about/land-acknowledgementLand Acknowledgement
/about/wisconsin-union-historyWisconsin Union History
/about/the-role-of-the-college...The Role of the College Union
/about/wisconsin-union-chairli...Wisconsin Union Chairlings
/about/staff-directoryStaff Directory
/get-involved/wuaBoard of Trustees
/about/union-councilUnion Council
/about/contactContact the Union
https://union.wisc.edu/about/newsNews & Media Mentions
/about/gold-star-honor-rollGold Star Honor Roll
https://www.wisc.edu/privacy-n...External Subdomain UW-Madison Privacy Policy
https://union.wisc.edu/searchSearch
https://union.wisc.edu/searchText duplicate Search
/events-and-activities/event-c...Subdomain Learn More
/visit/wisconsin-union-theater...Subdomain Text duplicate Learn More
/get-involved/wud/filmSubdomain View Summer Lineup
/get-involved/jobs/apply-nowSubdomain See Jobs
/events-and-activities/event-c...Subdomain Text duplicate Learn More
/events-and-activities/event-c...Terrace Art Zone: Trucker Hats
/events-and-activities/event-c...Compass Rose
/events-and-activities/event-c...Behind the Beat with IRIS
/events-and-activities/event-c...See All Union Events
https://union.wisc.edu/Anchor No Text
/events-and-activitiesText duplicate Events & Activities
https://union.wisc.edu/visitHanging Out
/dine/find-food-and-drinkFood & Drink
/events-and-activities/outdoor-uwOutdoor Recreation
/get-involved/wudStudent Leadership
/visit/wisconsin-union-theater...Theater
/visit/memorial-union/Subdomain Text duplicate Memorial Union
/visit/union-south/Subdomain Text duplicate Union South
/visit/hoursHours
https://union.wisc.edu/aboutText duplicate About Us
https://union.wisc.edu/about/newsNews
/about/contactContact
https://terraceviews.org/External Terrace Views Blog
https://wiscard.wisc.edu/External Subdomain Wiscard
https://terracestore.union.wis...External Subdomain Text duplicate Shop
/get-involved/become-a-member/Subdomain Text duplicate Become a Member
https://students.wisc.edu/External Subdomain Student Affairs
https://www.wisc.edu/privacy-n...External Subdomain Privacy Notice
/webmaster-request-formFeedback, questions, or accessibility issues
https://union.wisc.edu/sitemapSitemap
https://www.facebook.com/TheWi...External Subdomain Facebook
https://x.com/WisconsinUnionExternal X
https://instagram.com/wisconsi...External Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/user/w...External Subdomain YouTube
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain LinkedIn
https://wisconsinunion.photosh...External Subdomain Photoshelter

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://union.wisc.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The HTML page should be transferred using GZip compression.
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is very slow (1.82 seconds). The response time should be less than 0.4 seconds. Slow websites are bad for search engine bots and also result in bad user experience.
This page loads 4 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 5 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (64 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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dateThu, 14 Aug 2025 17:39:15 GMT
serverApache
x-powered-byPHP/8.4.10
cache-controlmust-revalidate, no-cache, private
x-drupal-dynamic-cacheMISS
content-languageen
x-content-type-optionsnosniff
x-frame-optionsSAMEORIGIN
expiresSun, 19 Nov 1978 05:00:00 GMT
x-generatorDrupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)
x-drupal-cacheHIT
content-length65798
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 200 referring domains.
This page has 1,682 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 110 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

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# of your site by web crawlers and spiders run by sites like Yahoo!
# and Google. By telling these "robots" where not to go on your site,
# you save bandwidth and server resources.
#
# This file will be ignored unless it is at the root of your host:
# Used:    http://example.com/robots.txt
# Ignored: http://example.com/site/robots.txt
#
# For more information about the robots.txt standard, see:
# http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html

User-agent: *
# CSS, JS, Images
Allow: /core/*.css$
Allow: /core/*.css?
Allow: /core/*.js$
Allow: /core/*.js?
Allow: /core/*.gif
Allow: /core/*.jpg
Allow: /core/*.jpeg
Allow: /core/*.png
Allow: /core/*.svg
Allow: /profiles/*.css$
Allow: /profiles/*.css?
Allow: /profiles/*.js$
Allow: /profiles/*.js?
Allow: /profiles/*.gif
Allow: /profiles/*.jpg
Allow: /profiles/*.jpeg
Allow: /profiles/*.png
Allow: /profiles/*.svg
# Directories
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
# Files
Disallow: /README.md
Disallow: /composer/Metapackage/README.txt
Disallow: /composer/Plugin/ProjectMessage/README.md
Disallow: /composer/Plugin/Scaffold/README.md
Disallow: /composer/Plugin/VendorHardening/README.txt
Disallow: /composer/Template/README.txt
Disallow: /modules/README.txt
Disallow: /sites/README.txt
Disallow: /themes/README.txt
Disallow: /web.config
# Paths (clean URLs)
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/reply/
Disallow: /filter/tips
Disallow: /node/add/
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /user/register
Disallow: /user/password
Disallow: /user/login
Disallow: /user/logout
Disallow: /media/oembed
Disallow: /*/media/oembed
# Paths (no clean URLs)
Disallow: /index.php/admin/
Disallow: /index.php/comment/reply/
Disallow: /index.php/filter/tips
Disallow: /index.php/node/add/
Disallow: /index.php/search/
Disallow: /index.php/user/password
Disallow: /index.php/user/register
Disallow: /index.php/user/login
Disallow: /index.php/user/logout
Disallow: /index.php/media/oembed
Disallow: /index.php/*/media/oembed

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union.wisc.edu
Home | Wisconsin Union
As the department of social education at UW-Madison, the Wisconsin Union offers leadership, learning and entertainment programs for students, campus and the Madison community.

Most important keywords

Following keywords were found. You can check the keyword optimization of this page for each keyword.

KeywordResultRecheck
Union97%Check
Wisconsin Union80%Check
Memorial Union70%Check
Wisconsin Union Theater67%Check
Wisconsin59%Check
Art52%Check
Student50%Check
Leadership50%Check
Student Leadership50%Check
Wisconsin Madison49%Check
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