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Meta information
79% 
Page quality
84% 
Page structure
100% 
Link structure
72% 
Server
86% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.25 s
File size
81.40 kB
Words
625
Media files
15
Number of links
51 internal / 46 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
DNR
The page title is too short. (43 pixels of 580 max pixel length) Optimize title
The page title is only one word.
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
An official website of the State of Maryland.
The length of the meta description is perfect. (266 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en-us
Server location: Canada
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)
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

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descriptionAn official website of the State of Maryland.
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
The average number of words per sentence of 30.33 words is high.
This page contains 625 words. That's ok.
28.2% of the text are stop words.
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
9 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.
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, 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 13 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 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)
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
...ntTookit/egov/img/favicon.ico?v=1&rev=43No alt attribute provided
/PublishingImages/hp-DNR-Logo-circle.pngNo alt attribute provided
/Pictures/mtrail.jpgNew Margraff Trail System in Western Maryland Offers Easy, Intermediate, Advanced and Adaptive Options for Hikers and Bikers
/Pictures/record-catch-ver01copy.jpgNorth Carolina Angler Breaks Maryland’s 30-year-old False Albacore State Record
https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pictures/HY26.jpgChesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May
/Pictures/grants-gate.jpgMaryland Opens Grants Gateway to Solicit Proposals to Help Fund Programs and Projects Focused on Watershed Restoration, Climate Resilience, Boating Access, and Education
/Pictures/Man-with-Fish.jpgNew MD Outdoors Licensing System Now Online
/PublishingImages/bt.pngThis silver maple at Green Ridge State Forest is the biggest Big Tree on Maryland public lands. Maryland DNR photo.This silver maple at Green Ridge State Forest is the biggest Big Tree on Maryland public lands. Maryland DNR photo.
/PublishingImages/fr-7-16-25.jpgJoseph Pfister was fishing in an upper Chesapeake Bay tidal river when he caught this big Chesapeake Channa, aka northern snakehead. Photo courtesy of Joseph PfisterJoseph Pfister was fishing in an upper Chesapeake Bay tidal river when he caught this big Chesapeake Channa, aka northern snakehead. Photo courtesy of Joseph Pfister
...shingImages/Secretary-message-7-2025.jpgA beach at sunrise Photo by Wendy Crowe, submitted to the 2017 Maryland DNR Photo Contest Photo by Wendy Crowe, submitted to the 2017 Maryland DNR Photo Contest
/PublishingImages/pc-sm.jpg green heron2024 DNR Photo Contest Winner and First Place Spring – Green Heron in the Gardens by Debby Berlyne.
/PublishingImages/island-HP.jpgSt. Clement's Island lighthouse and 25 in 2025 button
/PublishingImages/nrp-spring-hp.jpg NRP Underwater Operations Team members patrol the Severn River during the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstrations in May. Maryland DNR photo.RNRP Underwater Operations Team members patrol the Severn River during the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstrations in May. Maryland DNR photo.
/PublishingImages/ict-bhp.pngMaryland Ice Cream Trail
/Style%20Library/egov/img/logo.pngSite Logo

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The H1 heading is perfect.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
H2 Section1
H2 Image Grid
H2 Section2
H2 More from DNR​​​
H2 Section3
H2 2025 Maryland Ice Cream Trail
H2 Section5
H2 Our Social Media Channels
H3 New Margraff Trail System in Western Maryland Offers Easy, Intermediate, Advanced and Adaptive Options for Hikers and Bikers
H3 North Carolina Angler Breaks Maryland’s 30-year-old False Albacore State Record
H3 Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May
H3 Maryland Opens Grants Gateway to Solicit Proposals to Help Fund Programs and Projects Focused on Watershed Restoration, Climate Resilience, Boating Access, and Education
H3 New MD Outdoors Licensing System Now Online
H3 General​ Information​
H3 ‘Big Tree Centennial Contest’ Offers Prizes for Exploring Maryland’s State Forests​​
H3 Maryland Fishing Report – July 16​​​​
H3 Secretary’s Message: We’re Moving Together to Make the Chesapeake Bay Better​
H3 ​Maryland DNR 2025 Photo Contest is Underway!​
H3 Maryland State Parks Adventure Challenge 25 in 2025​​​​
H3 Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Spring 2025​​
1 links don't have an anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
Every linktext is unique.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (46) on this page.

Found links on this page

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/forests/Pages/default.aspxForests
/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/home...Hunting
/land/Pages/default.aspxLands
/publiclands/Pages/default.aspxParks
/waters/Pages/default.aspxWaters
/wildlife/Pages/default.aspxWildlife
https://www.dnr.maryland.gov/Subdomain No Text
/Pages/default.aspxMARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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https://twitter.com/MarylandDNRNew window External A-TITLE X
https://www.instagram.com/mary...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/Maryla...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE YouTube
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/Pages/licensing.aspxCLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE​
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain New Margraff Trail System in Western Maryland Offers Easy, Intermediate, Advanced and Adaptive Options for Hikers and Bikers Click here for more!
IMG-ALT New Margraff Trail System in Western Maryland Offers Easy, Intermediate, Advanced and Adaptive Options for Hikers and Bikers
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain North Carolina Angler Breaks Maryland’s 30-year-old False Albacore State Record Click here for more!
IMG-ALT North Carolina Angler Breaks Maryland’s 30-year-old False Albacore State Record
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May Dissolved oxygen conditions show mixed results in May and June 2025
IMG-ALT Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain Maryland Opens Grants Gateway to Solicit Proposals to Help Fund Programs and Projects Focused on Watershed Restoration, Climate Resilience, Boating Access, a...
IMG-ALT Maryland Opens Grants Gateway to Solicit Proposals to Help Fund Programs and Projects Focused on Watershed Restoration, Climate Resilience, Boating Access, a...
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...New window External Subdomain New MD Outdoors Licensing System Now Online Click here for more!
IMG-ALT New MD Outdoors Licensing System Now Online
/Pages/default.aspxAnchor Previous
/Pages/default.aspxAnchor Next
/Pages/about_dnr.aspxAbout Us
A-TITLE About Us
/publiclands/pages/accessforal...Accessibility for All
/Pages/boardsandcommissions.aspxBoards and Commissions
A-TITLE Boards and Commissions
/Pages/unit-calendars.aspxCalendar
/Pages/md-conservation-history...Conservation History
A-TITLE Conservation History
/Pages/mailroom.aspxContact Us
A-TITLE Contact Us
/educationEducation Resources
A-TITLE Education Resources
/Pages/dnrforms.aspxForms
A-TITLE Forms
/Pages/grantsandloans.aspxGrants and Loans
A-TITLE Grants and Loans
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD...External Subdomain Jobs
A-TITLE Jobs
/Pages/internships.aspxInternships
A-TITLE Internships
/Pages/Legislation.aspxLegislation
A-TITLE Legislation
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/External Subdomain News
A-TITLE News
/Pages/dnrRegulations.aspxRegulations
A-TITLE Regulations
/Pages/volunteer.aspxVolunteer
A-TITLE Volunteer
/fisheries/Pages/recreational/...Angler's Log
A-TITLE Angler's Log
/forests/Pages/programapps/new...Find a Licensed Tree Expert
A-TITLE Licensed Tree Expert
/Pages/maps.aspxNew window Interactive Maps
A-TITLE Maps
/Pages/licensing.aspxLicensing and Registration
A-TITLE Licensing and Registration
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Maryland Fishing Report
A-TITLE Maryland Fishing Report
/nrp/Pages/default.aspxMaryland Natural Resources Police
A-TITLE Maryland Natural Resources Police
/Pages/Military-One-stop-Shop....Military/Veteran Services
A-TITLE Military Veterans, Members, and POW’s
/met/pages/default.aspxMaryland Environmental Trust
/Pages/dnrapp.aspxMobile App
A-TITLE Mobile App
https://shopdnr.com/External ​Online Store
/outdoorrec/Pages/default.aspxOffice of Outdoor Recreation
https://parkreservations.maryl...External Subdomain Park and Camping Reservations
A-TITLE Park Reservations
/forests/Pages/nursery.aspxState Tree Nursery
A-TITLE State Tree Nursery
/fisheries/Pages/tide-finder.aspxTide Finder
A-TITLE Tide Finder
/Boating/Pages/water-access/bo...Water Access Guide
A-TITLE Water Access Guide
/cookbook/Pages/home.aspx'Wild Mary​land' Cookbook
/Pages/pia.aspxPublic Information Act Request Form
https://mdoutdoors.maryland.gov/External Subdomain Maryland Outdoors Licensing Portal​
/boating/Pages/registration.aspxBoat Registration
A-TITLE Boat Registration
/Pages/List-of-DNR-Licenses-an...DNR Licenses and Permits Information
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain ‘Big Tree Centennial Contest’ Offers Prizes for Exploring Maryland’s State Forests
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Big-Tree Centennial Contest​
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Maryland Fishing Report – July 16​​
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Secretary’s Message: We’re Moving Together to Make the Chesapeake Bay Better
https://www.chesapeakebay.net/...New window External Subdomain Ches​apeake Bay Watershed Agreement
/Pages/photocontest.aspxMaryland DNR 2025 Photo Contest is Underway!
/publiclands/Pages/25-in-2025-...Maryland State Parks Adventure Challenge 25 in 2025
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/...External Subdomain Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Spring 2025
/outdoorrec/Pages/Hike-the-Ice...Click here for more!​​
https://doit.state.md.us/phone...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Contact Us
/Pages/website-feedback.aspxSubdomain Website Feedback
/Pages/Title-VI_Non-Discrimina...Subdomain Nondiscrimination
/Pages/Title-VI-Complaint-Proc...Subdomain No discriminación
https://www.facebook.com/Maryl...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE Facebook
https://twitter.com/MarylandDNRNew window External A-TITLE Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/mary...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/Maryla...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Youtube
https://www.flickr.com/photos/...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE Flickr
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...New window External Subdomain A-TITLE Linkedin
https://public.govdelivery.com...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate A-TITLE GovDelivery
https://plus.google.com/New window External Subdomain Google Plus
https://www.youtube.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate YouTube
https://www.flickr.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Flickr
https://www.pinterest.com/New window External Subdomain Pinterest
https://www.snapchat.com/New window External Subdomain Snapchat
https://www.linkedin.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate LinkedIn
https://www.blogger.com/New window External Subdomain Blogger
https://del.icio.us/New window External Subdomain Delicious
https://issuu.com/New window External Issuu
https://slack.com/New window External Slack
https://www.reddit.com/New window External Subdomain Reddit
https://soundcloud.com/New window External SoundCloud
https://public.govdelivery.com/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate GovDelivery

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx"
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 (1.25 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 (81 kB).

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