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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
93% 
Page quality
80% 
Page structure
70% 
Link structure
65% 
Server
87% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.72 s
File size
378.70 kB
Words
1096
Media files
16
Number of links
131 internal / 8 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Colorado Springs Official Vacation Guide - Visit Colorado Springs
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 582 pixels long. Optimize title
There are word repetitions in the page title.
Meta description
(Critically important)
Find Colorado Springs vacation planning info including things to do, accommodations, restaurants, free visitors guide, events and more from Visit Colorado Springs.
The meta description is too long: 1006 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.visitcos.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-us
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en-us
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)
No favicon is linked in the HTML code.

Meta tags

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apple-mobile-web-app-capableyes
theme-color#002d56
keywordscolorado,colorado, springs, springs,colorado, colorado, vacation
descriptionFind Colorado Springs vacation planning info including things to do, accommodations, restaurants, free visitors guide, events and more from Visit Colorado Springs.
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robotsall
langen-us
twitter:cardsummary_large_image
twitter:site@VisitCOS
twitter:creator@VisitCOS
twitter:titleColorado Springs Official Vacation Guide - Visit Colorado Springs
twitter:descriptionFind Colorado Springs vacation planning info including things to do, accommodations, restaurants, free visitors guide, events and more from Visit Colorado Springs.
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twitter:image:width800
twitter:image:height418
twitter:image:altWelcome to Colorado Springs
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og:site_nameVisit Colorado Springs
og:typewebsite
og:urlhttps://www.visitcos.com/
og:titleColorado Springs Official Vacation Guide - Visit Colorado Springs
og:descriptionFind Colorado Springs vacation planning info including things to do, accommodations, restaurants, free visitors guide, events and more from Visit Colorado Springs.
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og:image:width1200
og:image:height630
og:image:altWelcome to Colorado Springs
og:see_alsohttps://www.facebook.com/VisitCOS/
x-ua-compatibleie=edge
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 1096 words. That's ok.
26.6% 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.
15 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 15.1 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 22 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
6 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)
This page uses Google authorship information without an image.
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
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data:[...] Base64Family on horse-back riding adventure in desert in Colorado Springs CO
data:[...] Base64Woman singing and playing guitar at summer music festival in Colorado Springs, CO
data:[...] Base64man in a kayak
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute provided
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data:[...] Base64View into the interior of Exchange from the outdoor patio in Colorado Springs, CO
data:[...] Base6419 colorful hot air balloons float up above the crowds at Labor Day Lift Off
data:[...] Base64family going down a water slide
data:[...] Base64Mom and two young kids on Cripple Creek Victor Railway ride in Colorado Springs
data:[...] Base64A man carrying a child on his shoulders and a woman with a walking stick hike up a hill in Colorado Springs.
data:[...] Base64Family of four sitting on top of a grassy mountain in Colorado Springs CO enjoying the view
data:[...] Base64an outdoor music venue stage sits in front of a mountain range. There's a vibrant sunset behind it and the words "Colorado Springs & the Pikes Peak Region" are at the top

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Welcome to Colorado Springs
The H1 heading contains the words Welcome to! Use important keywords instead.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Welcome to Colorado Springs
H2 Start Planning Your Trip
H2 Trip Planning Must Reads
H2 Follow us on social @VisitCOS
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
1 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 8 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.visitcos.com/Anchor Skip to content
https://www.visitcos.com/Subdomain No Text
/travel-tools/trip-ideas/New window PLAN YOUR TRIP
/travel-tools/trip-ideas/0 Saved
/travel-tools/visitor-guide/Subdomain Order a Guide
https://www.facebook.com/share...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Share on Facebook
https://twitter.com/intent/twe...New window External A-TITLE Share on Twitter
/blog/55-things-to-do-in-color...Subdomain 55 area attractions
/things-to-do/garden-of-the-go...Subdomain Learn More
/things-to-do/pikes-peak/Subdomain Text duplicate Learn More
https://www.visitcos.com/events/Subdomain No Text
https://www.visitcos.com/events/Subdomain Event Calendar
https://www.visitcos.com/events/Subdomain Find Events
/things-to-do/Subdomain Things to Do Breathtaking views, family-friendly attractions and unforgettable moments — all without breaking the bank. Find your escape... Learn More
/things-to-do/outdoors/manitou...Subdomain Manitou Incline Often referred to as simply "The Incline," this tourist cable car track turned heart-pounding workout is... Learn More
/blog/plan-a-weekend-getaway-i...Subdomain Plan a Weekend Getaway in Colorado Springs Now is the time to “travel with intent”: to broaden one’s horizons with travel that provides... Learn More
/things-to-do/history-heritage/Subdomain History & Heritage Visit historic landmarks in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Learn More
/dining-nightlife/Subdomain Food & Drink Discover the delicious culinary scene of restaurants in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Learn More
/travel-tools/webcams/Subdomain Webcams Enjoy live video streams of various Colorado Springs locations, attractions and landmarks, including Pikes Peak, the... Learn More
/blog/55-things-to-do-in-color...Subdomain Posted: June 30, 2025 55 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs You may not be able to go to 55 attractions in 5 days, but we did. Details
IMG-ALT Family on horse-back riding adventure in desert in Colorado Springs CO
/blog/summer-events/Subdomain Posted: July 17, 2025 Summer Events Add These Activities to your Summer Calendar For those looking to branch out of the regular routine or discover their nex...
IMG-ALT Woman singing and playing guitar at summer music festival in Colorado Springs, CO
/blog/cool-places-to-beat-the-...Subdomain Posted: July 1, 2022 Cool Places to Beat the Heat in Colorado Springs Cool Off in the Pikes Peak Region While summertime in Colorado Springs calls for big ad...
IMG-ALT man in a kayak
/blog/16-patios-to-hit-this-su...Subdomain Posted: June 3, 2022 16 Patios to Hit This Summer in COS There’s no better way (in our humble opinion) to enjoy a meal and beverage than outdoors, soaking up...
/blog/speakeasies-in-colorado-...Subdomain Posted: July 7, 2025 Speakeasies in Colorado Springs Looking for an upscale cocktail experience and an exclusive feel? Details
/blog/splash-water-parks/Subdomain Posted: March 9, 2022 Splash & Water Parks Awesome Splash and Water Parks in Colorado Springs. If you're looking for a place to cool off with your family, we...
/blog/western-activities-in-co...Subdomain Posted: May 20, 2025 Celebrate Western Heritage in COS Ever find yourself wishing you could experience the Wild West for yourself? In the Pikes Peak Region, ...
/blog/cos-after-dark/Subdomain Posted: April 8, 2025 Nightlife in Colorado Springs Need exciting plans for tonight? Look no further. Colorado Springs may largely be known for thrilling out...
/blog/best-brunch-spots-colora...Subdomain Posted: April 6, 2025 Best Brunch Spots in Colorado Springs Is there anything better than the sweet combination of breakfast and lunch? Savory dishes that en...
IMG-ALT View into the interior of Exchange from the outdoor patio in Colorado Springs, CO
https://www.visitcos.com/events/Subdomain Events A Community to Celebrate From funky music festivals to art walks to one-of-a-kind theater performances and museum tours, you’re sure to find something...
IMG-ALT 19 colorful hot air balloons float up above the crowds at Labor Day Lift Off
/directory/great-wolf-lodge/Subdomain Great Wolf Lodge Book your stay or grab a day pass for endless family-friendly fun at this indoor water park! Details
IMG-ALT family going down a water slide
/blog/10-for-10-under/Subdomain Posted: April 8, 2025 Top Activities for Kids 10 & Under Check out these top fun attractions for kids in Colorado Springs. Details
IMG-ALT Mom and two young kids on Cripple Creek Victor Railway ride in Colorado Springs
/blog/top-25-hiking-biking-tra...Subdomain Posted: June 7, 2023 25 Best Hiking & Biking Trails in Colorado Springs We've rounded up the top 25 hiking and biking trails in Colorado Springs. Whether you...
IMG-ALT A man carrying a child on his shoulders and a woman with a walking stick hike up a hill in Colorado Springs.
/travel-tools/weather-how-to-p...Subdomain Weather & How to Pack Average temperatures, live forecast, FAQs and more Colorado Springs experiences all four seasons, with abundant sunshine, low humidity ...
IMG-ALT Family of four sitting on top of a grassy mountain in Colorado Springs CO enjoying the view
/travel-tools/visitor-guide/Subdomain Request A Vacation Planner
https://www.visitcos.com/Subdomain No Text
/travel-tools/visitor-guide/Subdomain Text duplicate Order a Guide
/travel-tools/accessible-cos/Subdomain Accessibility
/things-to-do/Subdomain Things to Do
/things-to-do/garden-of-the-go...Subdomain Garden of the Gods
/things-to-do/pikes-peak/Subdomain Pikes Peak
/things-to-do/attractions/Subdomain Attractions
/things-to-do/outdoors/Subdomain Outdoors
/things-to-do/arts-culture/Subdomain Arts & Culture
/things-to-do/casinos/Subdomain Casinos
/things-to-do/family-fun/Subdomain Family Fun
/things-to-do/history-heritage/Subdomain History & Heritage
/things-to-do/shopping/Subdomain Shopping
/things-to-do/spas-wellness/Subdomain Spas & Wellness
/things-to-do/tours/Subdomain Tours
/things-to-do/trains/Subdomain Trains
https://www.visitcos.com/events/Subdomain Events
/events/annual/Subdomain Annual Events
/events/holidays/Subdomain Holidays
https://www.visitcos.com/areas/Subdomain Neighborhoods & Areas
/areas/black-forest/Subdomain Black Forest
/areas/canon-city/Subdomain Cañon City, Colorado
/areas/cripple-creek/Subdomain Cripple Creek, Colorado
/areas/downtown-colorado-springs/Subdomain Downtown COS: Main Tejon Corridor
/areas/florence/Subdomain Florence & Penrose
/areas/fountain/Subdomain Fountain, Colorado
/areas/manitou-springs/Subdomain Manitou Springs, Colorado
/areas/monument-palmer-lake/Subdomain Tri-Lakes
/areas/old-colorado-city/Subdomain Old Colorado City
/areas/woodland-park-divide/Subdomain Woodland Park, Colorado
/areas/victor/Subdomain Victor, Colorado
/areas/east-downtown/Subdomain East Downtown
/areas/knob-hill/Subdomain Knob Hill
/areas/southwest-cos/Subdomain Southwest COS
/areas/northern-communities/Subdomain Northern Communities
/areas/briargate/Subdomain Briargate
/areas/southeast-cos/Subdomain Southeast COS
/areas/security-widefield/Subdomain Security-Widefield
/areas/greater-garden-of-the-g...Subdomain Greater Garden of the Gods
/areas/old-north-end/Subdomain Old North End
/areas/eastern-plains/Subdomain Eastern Plains
/areas/central-cos/Subdomain Central COS
/areas/new-south-end/Subdomain New South End
/areas/green-mountain-falls/Subdomain Green Mountain Falls
/areas/powers/Subdomain Powers
/dining-nightlife/Subdomain Food & Drink
/dining-nightlife/casual-family/Subdomain Casual & Family Dining
/dining-nightlife/international/Subdomain International Dining
/dining-nightlife/sweet-treats/Subdomain Sweet Treats
/dining-nightlife/fine-dining/Subdomain Fine Dining
/dining-nightlife/breweries/Subdomain Breweries
/dining-nightlife/distilleries/Subdomain Distilleries
/dining-nightlife/wine-cider/Subdomain Wine & Cider
/dining-nightlife/coffee-tea-s...Subdomain Coffee Shops & Tea
/dining-nightlife/bars-nightlife/Subdomain Bars & Nightlife
/dining-nightlife/catering/Subdomain Catering
/dining-nightlife/crafts-draft...Subdomain The Crafts & Drafts Passport
/where-to-stay/Subdomain Where to Stay
/where-to-stay/cabins-cottages/Subdomain Cabins & Cottages
/where-to-stay/vacation-homes/Subdomain Vacation Homes
/where-to-stay/bed-breakfasts/Subdomain Bed & Breakfasts
/where-to-stay/hotels-motels/Subdomain Hotels & Motels
/where-to-stay/campgrounds-rv-...Subdomain Campgrounds & RV Parks
/where-to-stay/ranches/Subdomain Dude & Guest Ranches
/where-to-stay/extended-stay/Subdomain Extended Stay
/where-to-stay/hostels-bunkrooms/Subdomain Hostels & Bunkrooms
/travel-tools/Subdomain Travel Tools
/travel-tools/visitor-guide/Subdomain Vacation Planner
/travel-tools/accessible-cos/Subdomain Text duplicate Accessibility
/travel-tools/trip-ideas/Subdomain Itinerary & Trip Ideas
/travel-tools/deals/Subdomain Coupons & Deals
/travel-tools/colorado-springs...Subdomain Colorado Springs Airport
/travel-tools/map/Subdomain Interactive Map
/travel-tools/podcast/Subdomain Podcast
/travel-tools/faqs/Subdomain FAQ's
/travel-tools/getting-around/Subdomain Getting Around
/travel-tools/newsletter-signup/Subdomain Newsletter Signup
/travel-tools/visitor-info-cen...Subdomain Visitor Info Center
/travel-tools/weather-how-to-p...Subdomain Weather & How to Pack
/travel-tools/webcams/Subdomain Webcams
https://planmytrip.visitcos.com/New window External Subdomain Trip Planner
/travel-tools/international-to...Subdomain International Tour Operators
/about-us/contact-us/Subdomain Contact Us
/groups-tours/Subdomain Group Tours
/meetings/Subdomain Meetings
/sports-planners/Subdomain Sports
/weddings-reunions/Subdomain Weddings & Reunions
/move-to-colorado-springs/Subdomain Relocation
/partners/Subdomain Partners
/about-us/Subdomain About Us
/travel-tools/podcast/Subdomain Text duplicate Podcast
https://www.visitcos.com/media/Subdomain Media Resources
https://www.visitcos.com/blog/Subdomain Blog
/destination-inclusion/Subdomain Building a Welcoming Destination
/travel-tools/visitor-guide/Subdomain Text duplicate Request A Vacation Planner
/travel-tools/newsletter-signup/Subdomain Email Newsletter Signup
/travel-tools/trip-ideas/New window Plan Your Trip
/about-us/Subdomain Text duplicate About Us
/about-us/contact-us/Subdomain Text duplicate Contact Us
https://www.visitcos.com/film/Subdomain Film
https://www.facebook.com/Visit...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/VisitCOSNew window External No Text
https://www.instagram.com/visi...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/user/V...New window External Subdomain No Text
https://www.pinterest.com/visi...New window External Subdomain No Text

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.visitcos.com/"
HTTP header
(Important)
The X-powered header is sent within the response header. (unnecessary)
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is very slow (1.72 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.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (379 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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servernginx-rc
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x-powered-byCraft CMS
x-robots-tagall
link<https://www.visitcos.com/>; rel='canonical'
referrer-policyno-referrer-when-downgrade
set-cookie229 Characters
content-security-policyupgrade-insecure-requests;
cache-controlmax-age=1, private, must-revalidate
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External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 1,060 referring domains.
This page has 3,266 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 578 different ip addresses.

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Robots.txt

# robots.txt for https://www.visitcos.com/

sitemap: https://www.visitcos.com/sitemaps-1-sitemap.xml

# live - don't allow web crawlers to index cpresources/ or vendor/

User-agent: *
Disallow: /cpresources/
Disallow: /vendor/
Disallow: /.env

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Visit Colorado76%Check
Visit Colorado Springs76%Check
Colorado75%Check
Springs75%Check
Colorado Springs75%Check
Guide Visit65%Check
Colorado Vacation63%Check
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