Bankrate.com - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
80% 
Page quality
69% 
Page structure
58% 
Link structure
42% 
Server
100% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.13 s
File size
487.70 kB
Words
2471
Media files
90
Number of links
368 internal / 8 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Bankrate: Healthier wallet, happier you
The length of the page title is perfect. (345 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Use Bankrate.com's free tools, expert analysis, and award-winning content to make smarter financial decisions. Explore personal finance topics including credit cards, investments, identity protection, auto loans, retirement, credit reports, and so much more.
There are more than one meta descriptions on the page. Only one is allowed.
The meta description is too long: 1574 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
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There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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https://www.bankrate.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
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Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Language defined in HTTP-Equiv meta tag: en-us
Server location: Canada
There are different language information within the page markup.
The following language is defined by HTML: en-us
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 parameters were found in the URL.
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.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
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The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
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Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
There are 4 text duplicates on this page:
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This page contains 2471 words. That's ok.
25.6% 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.
13 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
The average number of words per sentence of 18.16 words is good.
Frames
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width,initial-scale=1" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
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The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 49 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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46 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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Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Healthier wallet, happier you
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
There are 51 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Healthier wallet, happier you
H2 When will the Fed cut interest rates again?
H2 Bankrate helps millions of people do more with their money
H2 Today’s top CD rates
H2 Current CD trends
H2 Today’s top savings rates
H2 Current savings trends
H2 Experts in all things finance
H2 Our top picks for 2025
H2 Dollars and Debts With Denny: Back-to-school budgeting basics
H2 Fed holds interest rates steady, resisting pressure from Trump
H2 How much is an FHA loan down payment?
H2 Are rewards credit cards worth it?
H2 Best monthly dividend stocks: These payout powerhouses reward investors all year long
H2 Dollars and Debts With Denny: Back-to-school budgeting basics Duplicate text
H2 Fed holds rates steady: Is it time to tap your home equity?
H2 New cars and inflation: Do you need gap insurance?
H2 5 states with the highest income tax rates— and 5 with the lowest
H2 Calculators for every question
H2 Bankrate logo
H3 When should you refinance your car loan? And when to wait
H3 Hottest housing markets shift from popular Sun Belt metros to Northeast and Rust Belt
H3 How to improve your credit score with a personal loan
H3 July Fed Meeting Recap: FOMC keeps rates steady, while Powell says a September cut is uncertain
H3 Fed’s interest rate history: The federal funds rate from 1981 to the present
H3 Expert advice on protecting your bank accounts from hackers
H3 Common reasons why mortgage applications get denied
H3 What is a deed of trust?
H3 How to get a VA home loan
H3 Why did my interest rate go up on my credit card?
H3 Current credit card interest rates
H3 Amazon Prime Visa offers ample points for online shopping
H3 Wealth management: What it is and how to find a wealth manager near you
H3 Best S&P 500 ETFs: 10 top funds for 2025
H3 Best fixed annuity rates for August 2025
H3 How to improve your credit score with a personal loan Duplicate text
H3 Low-income loans: Personal loans for a tight budget
H3 What is the average personal loan rate for August 2025?
H3 How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
H3 Home equity rates hold firm as Fed stays the course
H3 How your home can pay for emergency repairs
H3 Escrow insurance: What is it and when do you need it?
H3 How to prepare your home for hurricane season
H3 Telematics are illegal in CA. This group wants to change that.
H3 2025 tax guide for expats: What you need to know about taxes if you live outside the U.S.
H3 If you’re a fan of sports betting or casino gambling, you won’t be a fan of the new tax law
H3 Charitable contributions: How to get a tax deduction for your donations
H3 About
H3 Help
H3 Legal
H3 How we make money
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.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
There are 8 external links on this page.
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https://www.bankrate.com/Anchor Skip to Main Content
https://www.bankrate.com/Subdomain No Text
https://www.bankrate.com/banking/Banking
https://www.bankrate.com/banking/Explore all banking resources
/banking/savings/best-high-yie...Subdomain Best high-yield savings accounts
/small-business/best-business-...Subdomain Best business checking accounts
/banking/checking/best-checkin...Subdomain Best checking accounts
/banking/savings/simple-saving...Subdomain Savings calculator
/banking/calculators/Subdomain All savings calculators
/banking/savings/average-savin...Subdomain Savings rate trends
/banking/savings/Subdomain Savings resources
/banking/savings/how-to-open-a...Savings basics 5 min read
/banking/savings/start-saving-...How to start saving 4 min read
/banking/cds/cd-rates/Subdomain Best CD rates
/banking/cds/best-6-month-cd-r...Subdomain Best 6-month CD rates
/banking/cds/best-1-year-cd-ra...Subdomain Best 1-year CD rates
/banking/cds/best-5-year-cd-ra...Subdomain Best 5-year CD rates
/banking/cds/cd-calculator/Subdomain CD calculator
/banking/cds/cd-ladder-calcula...Subdomain CD ladder calculator
/banking/cds/todays-cd-rates/Subdomain CD rate trends
/banking/cds/Subdomain CD resources
/banking/cds/what-is-a-cd/CD basics 7 min read
/banking/cds/how-to-invest-in-...How to invest with CDs 6 min read
/banking/money-market/rates/View MMA rates
/banking/mma/what-is-a-money-m...Subdomain Money market basics
/banking/money-market-account-...Subdomain Money market vs savings accounts
/banking/mma/how-does-a-money-...Subdomain How does an MMA work?
/banking/mma/Subdomain MMA resources
/banking/best-bank-account-bon...Best bank bonuses
/banking/best-online-banks/Subdomain Best online banks
/banking/best-credit-unions/Subdomain Best credit unions
/banking/reviews/Subdomain Bank reviews
/banking/federal-reserve/Subdomain Federal Reserve news
/banking/reviews/capital-one/Capital One review Our take on Capital One Bank
/banking/reviews/marcus/Marcus review Our take on Marcus by Goldman Sachs
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/mortgages/Mortgages
/mortgages/Explore all mortgages resources
/mortgages/mortgage-rates/Subdomain Mortgage rates
/mortgages/30-year-mortgage-ra...Subdomain 30-year mortgage rates
/mortgages/15-year-mortgage-ra...Subdomain 15-year mortgage rates
/mortgages/va-loan-rates/Subdomain VA loan rates
/mortgages/mortgage-calculator/Subdomain Mortgage calculator
/mortgages/amortization-calcul...Subdomain Amortization calculator
/mortgages/analysis/Subdomain Mortgage rate news
/mortgages/todays-rates/Subdomain Daily mortgage rates archive
/mortgages/reviews/Subdomain Read lender reviews
/mortgages/how-to-get-a-mortgage/How to get a mortgage 11 min read
/mortgages/first-time-homebuye...First-time homebuyer programs 11 min read
/mortgages/refinance-rates/Subdomain Refinance rates
/mortgages/cash-out-refinance-...Subdomain Cash-out refinance rates
/mortgages/30-year-refinance-r...Subdomain 30-year refinance rates
/mortgages/15-year-refinance-r...Subdomain 15-year refinance rates
/mortgages/refinance-calculator/Subdomain Mortgage refinance calculator
/mortgages/best-lenders/refina...Subdomain Best refinance lenders
/mortgages/best-lenders/cash-o...Subdomain Best cash-out refinance lenders
/mortgages/refinancing/Subdomain Mortgage refinance resources
/mortgages/how-does-refinancin...How to refinance your mortgage 12 min read
/mortgages/cash-out-refinancing/Cash-out refinancing guide 9 min read
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/real-estate/cost-of-living-ca...Subdomain Cost of living calculator
/real-estate/how-much-is-my-ho...Subdomain How much is my house worth?
/real-estate/Subdomain Real estate resources
/real-estate/how-to-buy-a-house/Buying a home 12 min read
/real-estate/how-to-sell-your-...Selling a home 10 min read
/mortgages/Text duplicate Explore all mortgages resources
/investing/Investing
/investing/Explore all investing resources
/investing/best-investments/Subdomain Best investments
/investing/best-index-funds/Subdomain Best index funds
/investing/best-long-term-inve...Subdomain Best long-term investments
/investing/best-short-term-inv...Subdomain Best short-term investments
/investing/calculators/Subdomain All investing calculators
/investing/brokerage-reviews/Subdomain Brokerage reviews
/investing/roboadvisor-reviews/Subdomain Robo-advisor reviews
/investing/low-risk-investments/Subdomain Low risk investments
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/investing/passive-income-ideas/Passive income ideas 26 min read
/investing/how-to-start-invest...How to start investing 7 min read
/retirement/best-retirement-pl...Subdomain Best retirement plans
/retirement/best-ira-accounts/Subdomain Best IRA accounts
/investing/best-roth-ira/Subdomain Best Roth IRA accounts
/retirement/best-places-to-rol...Subdomain Best 401(k) rollover options
/retirement/401-k-calculator/Subdomain 401(k) calculator
/retirement/retirement-plan-ca...Subdomain Retirement plan calculator
/retirement/roth-ira-plan-calc...Subdomain Roth IRA calculator
/retirement/calculators/Subdomain All retirement calculators
/retirement/Subdomain Retirement resources
/retirement/best-and-worst-sta...Best & worst states for retirement 6 min read
/retirement/how-to-save-for-re...How to save for retirement 15 min read
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain Find a financial advisor
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain Best financial advisors
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain How to choose a financial advisor
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain Financial planner vs advisor
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain What is financial planning?
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain What is a fiduciary?
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain What is a CFP?
/investing/financial-advisors/...Subdomain What is wealth management?
/investing/financial-advisors/Subdomain Financial advisor resources
/investing/financial-advisors/...When to get an advisor 4 min read
/investing/financial-advisors/...Pros & cons of financial advising 7 min read
/investing/Text duplicate Explore all investing resources
/credit-cards/Credit cards
/credit-cards/Explore all credit cards resources
/credit-cards/best-credit-cards/Subdomain Best cards of 2025
/credit-cards/cash-back/best-c...Subdomain Best cash back cards
/credit-cards/balance-transfer...Subdomain Best balance transfer cards
/credit-cards/zero-interest/be...Subdomain Best 0% APR cards
/credit-cards/travel/best-trav...Subdomain Best travel cards
/credit-cards/rewards/best-rew...Subdomain Best rewards cards
/credit-cards/business/best-bu...Subdomain Best business cards
/credit-cards/rewards/best-bon...Subdomain Best sign up bonus cards
/credit-cards/tools/cardmatch/CardMatch™ Get personalized card recommendations
/credit-cards/tools/compare/Card comparison tool Compare credit cards side-by-side
/credit-cards/tools/cardmatch/Find my matches
/credit-cards/rewards/best-for...Subdomain Excellent credit
/credit-cards/building-credit/...Subdomain Good credit
/credit-cards/building-credit/...Subdomain Fair credit
/credit-cards/bad-credit/best-...Subdomain Bad credit
/personal-finance/credit/how-t...How to build credit 7 min read
/credit-cards/building-credit/...Best cards for building credit Find out which credit cards could help
/credit-cards/reviews/Read card reviews
/credit-cards/tools/credit-car...Subdomain Credit card payoff calculator
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/credit-cards/tools/credit-uti...Subdomain Credit utilization calculator
/credit-cards/tools/points-and...Subdomain Points and miles calculator
/credit-cards/tools/Subdomain All credit card calculators
/credit-cards/tools/spender-ty...Spender type tool Find cards that fit your needs
/credit-cards/advice/Subdomain Credit cards 101
/credit-cards/balance-transfer/Subdomain Balance transfer advice
/credit-cards/zero-interest/Subdomain Zero interest credit cards
/credit-cards/rewards/Subdomain Rewards credit card advice
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/credit-cards/bad-credit/Subdomain Advice for bad credit
/credit-cards/building-credit/Subdomain Rebuilding credit score
/credit-cards/Text duplicate Explore all credit cards resources
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https://www.bankrate.com/loans/Explore all loans resources
/loans/personal-loans/rates/Subdomain Best personal loans
/loans/personal-loans/bad-cred...Subdomain Best personal loans for bad credit
/loans/personal-loans/debt-con...Subdomain Best debt consolidation loans
/loans/home-improvement/rates/Subdomain Best home improvement loans
/loans/personal-loans/Subdomain Personal loan resources
/loans/personal-loans/reviews/Subdomain Personal loan lender reviews
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/loans/personal-loans/average-...Subdomain Average personal loan interest rates
/loans/personal-loans/what-is-...Personal loan basics 9 min read
/loans/personal-loans/how-to-g...How to get a personal loan 11 min read
/loans/auto-loans/rates/Subdomain Best auto loans
/loans/auto-loans/refinance-ra...Subdomain Best auto loan refinance rates
/loans/auto-loans/bad-credit-l...Subdomain Best car loans for bad credit
/loans/auto-loans/Subdomain Auto loan resources
/loans/auto-loans/reviews/Subdomain Auto loan lender reviews
/loans/auto-loans/auto-loan-ca...Subdomain Auto loan calculator
/loans/auto-loans/auto-loan-re...Subdomain Auto loan refinancing guide
/loans/auto-loans/how-to-get-t...How to get the best auto loan rate 10 min read
/loans/auto-loans/what-is-an-a...Auto loan basics 5 min read
/loans/student-loans/rates/Subdomain Student loan rates
/loans/student-loans/refinance...Subdomain Student loan refinancing rates
/loans/student-loans/private-s...Subdomain Best private student loans
/loans/student-loans/bad-credi...Subdomain Best bad credit student loans
/loans/student-loans/Subdomain Student loan resources
/loans/student-loans/reviews/Subdomain Student loan lender reviews
/loans/student-loans/student-l...Subdomain Student loan calculator
/loans/student-loans/student-l...Subdomain Student loan refinance calculator
/loans/student-loans/private-s...Private student loan basics 10 min read
/loans/student-loans/how-to-ge...How to get a student loan 11 min read
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/loans/small-business/bad-cred...Subdomain Bad credit small business loans
/loans/small-business/business...Subdomain Business lines of credit
/loans/small-business/best-ban...Subdomain Small business loan banks
/loans/small-business/Subdomain Small business loans resources
/loans/small-business/reviews/Subdomain Small business loan reviews
/loans/small-business/business...Subdomain Small business loan calculator
/loans/small-business/how-do-s...How small business loans work 9 min read
/loans/small-business/how-to-g...How to get a business loan 9 min read
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