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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
100% 
Page quality
86% 
Page structure
98% 
Link structure
62% 
Server
54% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.44 s
File size
132.20 kB
Words
747
Media files
20
Number of links
79 internal / 43 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
California State University, Northridge
The length of the page title is perfect. (335 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
California State University, Northridge offers great value for students seeking a vibrant and diverse university to realize their potential and shape the future.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (949 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.csun.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)
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)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

NameValue
descriptionCalifornia State University, Northridge offers great value for students seeking a vibrant and diverse university to realize their potential and shape the future.
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HandheldFriendlytrue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1, minimum-scale=1
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x-ua-compatibleie=edge
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
This page contains 747 words. That's ok.
23.3% 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.
11 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 15.67 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
Multiple viewport tags are given. There should only be one.
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 21 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
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 15 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
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
...022-06/AboutFullWidthHero_1_1600x800.jpga statue on the CSUN campus
...2-06/HomepageProgramFinder_1_900x600.jpga CSUN professor leading students on a small group discussion
...2-06/HomepageProgramFinder_2_600x900.jpga CSUN professor speaking to students
...2-06/HomepageProgramFinder_3_900x600.jpga CSUN student sitting at the console in a recording booth
...2-06/HomepageProgramFinder_4_900x600.jpga CSUN professor working with students in a chemistry lab
...022-06/HomepageStudentLife_1_900x900.jpgthree CSUN students talking in an outdoor space on campus
...022-06/HomepageStudentLife_3_900x600.jpgtwo CSUN students talking outside on campus
...022-06/HomepageStudentLife_4_900x600.jpgtwo CSUN students sitting outside having a conversation
...022-06/HomepageStudentLife_2_900x600.jpgtwo CSUN students sitting at a table outside
...arby-jean-wolkov-asl-2.jpg?itok=ORb-DkMYASL teacher Arby Jean Wolkov stands at her desk at William Howard Taft Charter High School, in front of a colorful bulletin board covered with photos and mementos.
...c/2025-05/img_0579_720.jpg?itok=1f2FApIqCSUN Alum Jae C. Hong seen in a portrait CSUN Alum Jae C. Hong
...alachia_Hoover_600x600.jpg?itok=Ls5XxSjzMalachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology
...c/2025-04/Jason June 3.jpg?itok=bxEF51yrCSUN Alumnus Jason June
.../2025-06/Denzel.Clarke.png?itok=aGhydyWJCSUN alumni Denzel Clarke seen playing in the MLB for the AthleticsCSUN alumni Denzel Clarke
...2025-03/ColeWakim1.2.3.jpg?itok=u2OZaW35CSUN Alumnus Cole WakimCSUN Alumnus Cole Wakim
...tes/default/files/2025-06/YouBelong4.jpgCSUN students on campus
...wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bmee-60rs.jpgStudents gather together to pose for a group photo.
...ent/uploads/2020/09/MeravEfrat_brief.pngCSUN professor and CSU award recipient Merav Efrat (left) speaks to students at a Human Lactation class.
...4dc-494e-976c-99c27908f0a8-1-105-crs.jpgAntonio Martinez stands in front of his mural, displayed above the wine section in Trader Joe's Northridge location.
Video URLWidthHeight
...CSUN Homepage Banner Summer Video_V2.mp4

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Transfer to CSUN!
The H1 heading is too short (17 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Transfer to CSUN!
H2 About Overview
H2 Academics Overview
H2 Admissions & Financial Aid Overview
H2 Student Life Overview
H2 Explore Research
H2 Your Future Starts Here
H2 Live Matador Life to the Fullest
H2 You Belong at CSUN
H2 CSUN Newsroom
H2 CSUN Events
H3 Matador Voices of Heritage
H3 Black Matador Excellence Experience Builds Community and Preps Incoming Freshmen
H3 $500,000 Gift Supports Expansion of CSUN’s Lactation Education Program
H3 Now Open! Northridge’s New Trader Joe’s Features Murals Painted by CSUN Students
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 too many external links (43) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.csun.edu/Anchor Skip to main menu
https://www.csun.edu/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.csun.edu/CSUN California State University Northridge
https://portal.csun.edu/loginNew window External Subdomain CSUN Portal
https://mail.google.com/a/my.c...New window External Subdomain Gmail
https://login.microsoftonline....New window External Subdomain Microsoft Office 365
https://canvas.csun.edu/New window External Subdomain Canvas
https://mycsun.account.box.com...New window External Subdomain Box
https://csun.zoom.us/New window External Subdomain Zoom
/current-studentsCurrent Students
/faculty-staffFaculty & Staff
https://www.csun.edu/alumniAlumni
/local-communityLocal Community
/informacion-en-espanolInformación en español
https://csunorthridge.my.sales...External Subdomain Request Info
https://www.csun.edu/visitVisit
https://www.calstate.edu/apply...New window External Subdomain Apply
https://www.csun.edu/covid-19Subdomain Covid-19
https://engage.csun.edu/New window External Subdomain Give
https://www.csun.edu/Text duplicate CSUN California State University Northridge
https://www.csun.edu/aboutAbout Overview
/about/cabinetCabinet
/about/road-map-futureRoad Map to the Future
/about/historyHistory
/about/governanceUniversity Boards and Councils
/about/mission-values-and-visionMission, Values and Vision
/about/academic-dean-profilesAcademic Deans
/academics-csunAcademics Overview
/academics/collegesColleges
/graduate-studiesSubdomain Graduate Studies
/advising-tutoringAdvising & Tutoring
/academics/all-things-internat...All Things International
/academics/all-things-internat...Study Abroad
/community-engaged-learningCommunity-Engaged Learning
https://library.csun.edu/External Subdomain Library
/faculty-affairs/calendarSubdomain Academic Calendars
https://catalog.csun.edu/External Subdomain University Catalog
https://www.csun.edu/class-searchSubdomain Class Search
/academics/majors-and-programsProgram Finder
/admissions-financial-aidAdmissions & Financial Aid Overview
/admissions-financial-aid/how-...How to Apply
/admissions-financial-aid/date...Dates & Deadlines
/admissions-financial-aid/cost...Cost & Financial Aid
/admissions-financial-aid/afte...After You Apply
/admissions-financial-aid/admi...Admitted Students
https://www.csun.edu/student-lifeStudent Life Overview
https://www.csun.edu/asSubdomain Associated Students
https://www.csun.edu/micSubdomain Clubs & Activities
/student-life/student-services...Student Services & Support
https://gomatadors.com/External Athletics
/housing-diningHousing & Dining
/student-life/health-wellnessHealth & Wellness
/student-life/safety-securitySafety & Security
https://www.csun.edu/usuSubdomain University Student Union
/research-sponsored-programs/e...Subdomain Explore Research
/research-sponsored-programs/s...Subdomain Student Research
/research-sponsored-programs/c...Subdomain Centers & Institutes
/research/community-engaged-re...Community-Engaged Research
/research-sponsored-programsSubdomain Research & Sponsored Programs
/research-sponsored-programs/e...Subdomain Funded Projects
https://portal.csun.edu/loginNew window External Subdomain Text duplicate CSUN Portal
https://mail.google.com/a/my.c...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Gmail
https://login.microsoftonline....New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Microsoft Office 365
https://canvas.csun.edu/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Canvas
https://mycsun.account.box.com...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Box
https://csun.zoom.us/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Zoom
/current-studentsText duplicate Current Students
/faculty-staffText duplicate Faculty & Staff
https://www.csun.edu/alumniText duplicate Alumni
/local-communityText duplicate Local Community
/informacion-en-espanolText duplicate Información en español
https://csunorthridge.my.sales...External Subdomain Text duplicate Request Info
https://www.csun.edu/visitText duplicate Visit
https://www.calstate.edu/apply...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Apply
https://www.csun.edu/covid-19Subdomain Text duplicate Covid-19
https://engage.csun.edu/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Give
https://learn.csun-info.org/tr...External Subdomain The spring 2026 transfer application opens Aug. 1. Learn more
/academics/majors-and-programs...Undergraduate Programs
/academics/majors-and-programs...Graduate Programs
https://www.csun.edu/student-lifeExplore Student Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...External Subdomain Play Video
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Arby Jean Wolkov M.A. ’13, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Jae C. Hong B.A. ’06, Photojournalism
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2023...External Subdomain Malachia Y. Hoover ’17, M.S. Biology
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Jason June M.A. ’16, English Literature
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Former CSUN Baseball Player Denzel Clarke, Now A’s Center Fielder
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Cole Wakim B.A. ’24, Mechanical Engineering
https://newsroom.csun.edu/tag/...External Subdomain Explore how CSUN champions identity, culture and belonging.
https://www.csun.edu/ncodSubdomain CSUN’s NCOD empowers students with interpreters, advising and resources.
https://www.csun.edu/vrcSubdomain The Veterans Resource Center helps student veterans thrive in class and beyond.
https://newsroom.csun.edu/External Subdomain More News
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Black Matador Excellence Experience Builds Community and Preps Incoming Freshmen
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain $500,000 Gift Supports Expansion of CSUN’s Lactation Education Program
https://newsroom.csun.edu/2025...External Subdomain Now Open! Northridge’s New Trader Joe’s Features Murals Painted by CSUN Students
https://www.csun.edu/contactSubdomain Contact Us
https://www.facebook.com/calst...External Subdomain Facebook
https://www.instagram.com/csun...External Subdomain Instagram
https://twitter.com/csunorthridgeExternal Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/user/C...External Subdomain Youtube
https://www.linkedin.com/schoo...External Subdomain LinkedIn
https://www.csun.edu/atoz/Subdomain A to Z
/universal-design-center/acces...Subdomain Accessibility
https://www.csun.edu/directorySubdomain Directory
https://www.csun.edu/emergency/Subdomain Emergency Information
https://www.csun.edu/careers/Subdomain Employment
https://www.csun.edu/csun-mapsSubdomain Maps & Parking
https://www.thesoraya.org/External Subdomain The Soraya
https://www.885fm.org/External Subdomain 88.5FM (KCSN)
/afvp/university-policies-proc...Subdomain University Policies & Procedures
/current-students/your-right-t...Subdomain Your Right to Know – Consumer Information
https://engage.csun.edu/External Subdomain Give Now
/universal-design-center/acces...Subdomain Text duplicate Accessibility
https://www.csun.edu/eqd/title-ixSubdomain Title IX
/sites/default/files/900-12.pdfSubdomain Terms & Conditions
/non-discrimination-statementNon-discrimination Statement
/it/information-security/resou...Subdomain Privacy Policy
/sites/default/files/clery-rep...Subdomain Annual Security Report (CLERY)
/sites/default/files/Annual-Fi...Subdomain Annual Fire Safety Report
/sites/default/files/annual-ca...Subdomain Campus Safety Report
/it/information-security/resou...Subdomain Document Reader
https://www.calstate.edu/External Subdomain CSU System
https://www.csun.edu/Anchor Scroll back to the top of the page

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://www.csun.edu/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time is slow (1.44 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 21 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
This page only loads 3 CSS files. That's ok.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (132 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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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 924 referring domains.
This page has 149,020 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 767 different ip addresses.

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Robots.txt

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# robots.txt
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# This file is to prevent the crawling and indexing of certain parts
# 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: *
Crawl-delay: 10
# CSS, JS, Images
Allow: /misc/*.css$
Allow: /misc/*.css?
Allow: /misc/*.js$
Allow: /misc/*.js?
Allow: /misc/*.gif
Allow: /misc/*.jpg
Allow: /misc/*.jpeg
Allow: /misc/*.png
Allow: /modules/*.css$
Allow: /modules/*.css?
Allow: /modules/*.js$
Allow: /modules/*.js?
Allow: /modules/*.gif
Allow: /modules/*.jpg
Allow: /modules/*.jpeg
Allow: /modules/*.png
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: /themes/*.css$
Allow: /themes/*.css?
Allow: /themes/*.js$
Allow: /themes/*.js?
Allow: /themes/*.gif
Allow: /themes/*.jpg
Allow: /themes/*.jpeg
Allow: /themes/*.png
# Directories
Disallow: /includes/
Disallow: /misc/
Disallow: /modules/
Disallow: /profiles/
Disallow: /scripts/
Disallow: /themes/
# Files
Disallow: /CHANGELOG.txt
Disallow: /cron.php
Disallow: /INSTALL.mysql.txt
Disallow: /INSTALL.pgsql.txt
Disallow: /INSTALL.sqlite.txt
Disallow: /install.php
Disallow: /INSTALL.txt
Disallow: /LICENSE.txt
Disallow: /MAINTAINERS.txt
Disallow: /update.php
Disallow: /UPGRADE.txt
Disallow: /xmlrpc.php
# 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/
# Paths (no clean URLs)
Disallow: /?q=admin/
Disallow: /?q=comment/reply/
Disallow: /?q=filter/tips/
Disallow: /?q=node/add/
Disallow: /?q=search/
Disallow: /?q=user/password/
Disallow: /?q=user/register/
Disallow: /?q=user/login/
Disallow: /?q=user/logout/
Disallow: /sites/default/files/900-19.pdf

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California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge offers great value for students seeking a vibrant and diverse university to realize their potential and shape the future.

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Northridge65%Check
California State University Northridge59%Check
University58%Check
Student58%Check
California58%Check
State58%Check
California State University58%Check
CSUN students58%Check
Students52%Check
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