Ouk.ac.ke - SEO Checker

Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
75% 
Page quality
74% 
Page structure
79% 
Link structure
77% 
Server
54% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.63 s
File size
127.80 kB
Words
1509
Media files
9
Number of links
145 internal / 9 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Home | Open University of Kenya
The length of the page title is perfect. (299 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
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Join the Open University of Kenya — an innovative digital university transforming access to higher education. Learn anytime, anywhere, and gain practical skills for leadership, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness. Our core values are Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Integrity.
The meta description is too long: 1786 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://ouk.ac.ke/home
The specified canonical link points to a different page.
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
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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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This page contains 1509 words. That's ok.
23.6% 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.
6 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 19.86 words is good.
Frames
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This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
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Multiple viewport tags are given. There should only be one.
No Apple touch icon is specified.
This page loads 41 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
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Empty bold or strong tags were found on this page.
Image SEO
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3 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
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There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
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.

Page structure

H1 heading
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There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
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The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H2 Main navigation
H2 Home
H2 The Open University of Kenya
H2 Teaching | Professional Development | Research
H2 Events
H2 Latest News
H2 Contact us
H2 Services
H2 Quick Links
H3 Flexibility
H3 Openness
H3 Inclusivity
H3 Certification
H3 Student Orientation 2025
H3 September Intake 2024 Orientation
H4 Business and Economics
H4 Science and Technology
H4 Education
H4 Agriculture
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
1 links don't have an anchor text.
There are 4 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are 9 external links on this page.
LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://ouk.ac.ke/Anchor Skip to main content
https://ouk.ac.ke/IMG-ALT Home
A-TITLE Home
https://ouk.ac.ke/Text duplicate Home
https://ouk.ac.ke/history-oukAbout Us
https://ouk.ac.ke/history-oukAbout OUK
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk-uniquenessOUK Uniqueness
/message-chancellorThe Chancellor
/message-vice-chancellorVice Chancellor
/governing-councilThe Governing Council
/resource-downloadsDownloads
https://ouk.ac.ke/contact-usContact Us
/complaints-and-complimentsComplaints and Compliments
https://ouk.ac.ke/service-charterService Charter
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsSchools
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk-programmesProgrammes
https://ouk.ac.ke/timetableTimetables
/csf-peers-learnersPeer Learners
/application-processHow To Apply
https://ouk.ac.ke/s-coursesProfessional Development Courses
/ict-professional-certificationICT Professional Certification
https://ouk.ac.ke/kuccps-listKUCCPS List
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk_libraryAbout OUK Library
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk_libraryOUK Library
/information-literacyInformation Literacy
https://ouk.ac.ke/e-resources-0E-resources
https://www.turnitin.com/login...External Subdomain Plagiarism Checker
https://ouk.ac.ke/careersCareers
https://ouk.ac.ke/latest-news-0Latest News
https://ouk.ac.ke/tendersTenders
https://ouk.ac.ke/testimonialsTestimonials
/sites/default/files/Notes/Gui...How to Apply
/resource-downloadsText duplicate Downloads
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsNo Text
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/360IMG-ALT Payment Process
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsIMG-ALT Business and Economics
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Business and Economics
/bachelor-business-and-entrepr...Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship
/bachelor-economics-and-statis...Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
/postgraduate-diploma-leadersh...Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Accountability
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsTrivial anchor text
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https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsIMG-ALT Science and Technology
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Science and Technology
/bachelor-data-scienceBachelor of Data Science
/bachelor-science-cyber-securi...Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
/bachelor-mathematics-and-comp...New window Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computing
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Trivial anchor text
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https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsIMG-ALT Education
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Education
/bachelor-technology-educationBachelor of Technology Education
/postgraduate-diploma-learning...Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Trivial anchor text
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https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsIMG-ALT Agriculture
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Agriculture
/bachelor-agri-technology-and-...Bachelor of Agri-Technology and Food System
https://ouk.ac.ke/schoolsText duplicate Trivial anchor text
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https://ouk.ac.ke/node/260Student Orientation 2025
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/210September Intake 2024 Orientation
https://twitter.com/OpenUniKenyaExternal Tweets by @OpenUniKenya
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/433Open University of Kenya Explores Strategic Partnership with Pathways Technologies on AI and Digital Skills
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/318VC Prof. Elijah Omwenga Recognised for Financial Accountability Excellence
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/317OUK–COL Partnership Deepens Policy Implementation and Operational Excellence
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/316OUK Advances Strategic Governance in Partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning
https://ouk.ac.ke/node/315Congratulations to Prof. Elijah I. Omwenga, PhD
/ouk-strengthens-international...OUK STRENGTHENS INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BRUSSELS
/open-university-kenya-partner...OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA PARTNERS WITH DEFENCE FORCES TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO BUILD MILITARY CAPACITY IN AI AND CYBERSECURITY
/ouk-partners-kisii-county-str...OUK Partners with Kisii County to Strengthen Healthcare Capacity
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/open-university-kenya-explore...OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA EXPLORES COLLABORATIONS WITH KAJIADO COUNTY
/ouk-asked-join-african-counci...OUK Asked to Join African Council for Distance Education
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/100-ai-students-secure-jobs-u...100 AI Students to Secure Jobs Under OUK–BCS Partnership
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/principal-secretary-higher-ed...PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ATTENDS COUNCIL MEETING
/ouk-hosts-acde-delegation-str...OUK HOSTS ACDE DELEGATION TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL COLLABORATION
/students-reap-big-ouk-and-kis...STUDENTS TO REAP BIG AS OUK AND KISM SIGN LANDMARK MOU ON SUPPLY CHAIN TRAINING
/ouk-students-access-cutting-e...OUK STUDENTS TO ACCESS CUTTING-EDGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH AUSTRALIAN TECH FIRM
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/open-university-kenya-and-sta...OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA AND STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EXPLORE STRATEGIC COLLABORATION IN DIGITAL LEARNING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
/notice-all-ouk-supplierscontr...NOTICE TO ALL OUK SUPPLIERS/CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS
/ouk-partners-icdl-launch-digi...OUK Partners with ICDL to Launch Digital Literacy Programme
/open-university-kenya-kenya-i...The Open University of Kenya, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Capacity Building and Shared Resources
/ouk-rvtti-alliance-boost-prac...OUK-RVTTI ALLIANCE TO BOOST PRACTICAL SKILLS AND DIGITAL LEARNING ACCESS
/cabinet-secretary-julius-migo...Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba Leads Open University of Kenya’s Retreat, Strengthening Commitment to Accessible Education
/ouk-unleashes-next-gen-innova...OUK Unleashes Next-Gen Innovators into Kenya’s Tech Ecosystem
/ouk-holds-week-long-course-co...OUK HOLDS WEEK-LONG COURSE CONTENT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IN MACHAKOS
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/huawei-kenya-equity-group-fou...HUAWEI KENYA, EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION AND THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA PARTNER TO LAUNCH HUAWEI ICT ACADEMY AT OUK AND EXPAND DIGITAL SKILLS AND HEALTH INNOV...
/ouk-gears-2025-machakos-natio...OUK Gears Up for 2025 Machakos National Show
/prof-elijah-i-omwenga-appoint...Prof. Elijah I. Omwenga Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Open University of Kenya
/ouk-sustains-high-retention-r...Ouk Sustains High Retention Rates Against Worldwide Trends
/ouk-launches-formation-alumni...OUK launches Formation of Alumni Association to strengthen University Legacy
/ouk-and-makueni-county-partne...OUK and Makueni County Partner to Enhance Nursing Education and Healthcare Training
/bomet-university-communicatio...Bomet University Communication Students Explore Career Growth at Open University of Kenya
/youth-catalysts-economic-grow...Youth as Catalysts of Economic Growth: Insights from an Engaging Public Lecture to OUK Students
/jove-representatives-explore-...JoVE Representatives Explore Collaboration with Open University of Kenya
/ouk-hosts-policy-development-...OUK HOSTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING LEADERSHIP
/county-government-bomet-stren...County Government of Bomet Strengthens Ties with the Open University of Kenya on Medical Training
/public-lecture-spotlights-dig...Public Lecture Spotlights Digital Solutions for Hearing Impairment
/rift-valley-technical-trainin...Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Explores Partnership with Open University of Kenya
/ouk-open-university-uk-and-ke...OUK, The Open University (UK), and KEMRI Strengthen Academic Ties
/smart-education-global-contex...SMART EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT: EXPERTS DISCUSS AI-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER LEARNING
/ouk-expands-academic-offering...OUK EXPANDS ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WITH NEW PROGRAMMES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
/ouk-hosts-workshop-shape-futu...OUK HOSTS WORKSHOP TO SHAPE FUTURE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING, IDENTIFIES FOUR KEY POLICIES
/ouk-innovation-voterswall-gai...OUK Innovation VotersWall Gains Traction in Campus Elections
/partnership-talks-data-manage...Partnership Talks on Data Management Courses
/ouk-launch-agri-technology-an...OUK TO LAUNCH AGRI-TECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SYSTEMS DEGREE TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHALLENGES
/ouk-and-daad-forge-partnershi...OUK and DAAD Forge Partnership to Launch German Language Programme
/fruitful-partnership-discussi...Fruitful Partnership Discussion Between Open University of Kenya and Royal Media Services
/ouk-hosts-professor-bob-wekes...OUK Hosts Professor Bob Wekesa for Global Collaboration Talks
/ouk-announces-key-dates-janua...OUK Announces Key Dates for January-May 2025 Academic Session
/joy-open-university-kenya-hol...Joy as Open University of Kenya Holds Inaugural Graduation Ceremony
/parliamentary-education-commi...PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATION COMMITTEE COMMENDS OUK'S GROWTH
/university-engages-experts-co...UNIVERSITY ENGAGES EXPERTS ON CONTENT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NEW UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
/chancellors-public-lectureChancellor's Public Lecture
/university-funding-opportunit...University Funding Opportunities for the 2023 KCSE Cohort
/spelman-hosts-historic-stem-p...Spelman Hosts Historic STEM Partnership Signing with Kenyan Leaders
/vice-chancellor-calls-respons...Vice Chancellor Calls for Responsible Use of Patents to solve Societal Challenges
https://ouk.ac.ke/we-are-hiringWe are Hiring
/ouk-vc-joins-usaid-global-edu...OUK VC Joins USAID at Global Education Conference in Washington DC
/ouk-team-led-chairman-during-...OUK team led by the Chairman during launch of the Policy on Recognition Prior Learning at KICC
/academic-collaboration-open-u...Academic Collaboration: Open University of Kenya and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
/open-university-kenya-signs-m...Open University of Kenya Signs MOU with IGNOU
/ouk-inaugural-tree-planting-e...OUK Inaugural Tree Planting Event Marks Admission of First Cohort of Students
/national-defence-university-k...National Defence University- Kenya
/ouk-vice-chancellor-champions...OUK Vice Chancellor Champions Climate Innovation during Webinar
/ouk-and-konza-technopolis-par...OUK and Konza Technopolis Partner in a drive to Plant and Grow over 10,000 trees
/inaugural-staff-and-faculty-m...Inaugural Staff and Faculty Meeting Marks the Birth of Open University of Kenya
/ouks-impact-tech-and-ed-40-ce...OUK's Impact on Tech and Ed 4.0: CEIL Summit
/fostering-media-partnerships-...Fostering Media Partnerships for Development.
/empowering-public-universitie...Empowering Public Universities: Fostering Research, Innovation, and Market-Driven Education for Societal Solutions
/expanding-horizons-open-unive...Expanding Horizons: The Open University of Kenya Joins the Commonwealth of Learning
/common-areas-collaboration-an...Common Areas of Collaboration and Synergy.
/vice-chancellor-prof-elijah-o...Vice Chancellor Prof. Elijah Omwenga and PS Eng. John Tonui on Transformation of OUK's Tech
/inauguration-ouk-council-and-...Inauguration of the OUK Council and First Council Meeting.
/vice-chancellor-prof-elijah-o...Vice-Chancellor Prof. Elijah Omwenga Receives Open University of Kenya Brand Certificate from KIPI MD
https://ouk.ac.ke/charter-awardCharter Award
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk-way-forwardOUK Way Forward
/ouk-digitizationOUK Digitization
/draft-charter-oukDraft Charter for OUK
/oum-and-ouk-discuss-collabora...OUM and OUK discuss Collaboration
https://ouk.ac.ke/welcome-oukWelcome to OUK
/ouk-inaugural-meetingOUK Inaugural Meeting
https://my.ouk.ac.ke/New window External Subdomain myOUK
https://somas.ouk.ac.ke/New window External Subdomain SOMAS
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk-programmesNew window Admissions
https://ouk.ac.ke/ouk_libraryNew window Library
https://ouk.kuccps.net/New window External Subdomain KUCCPS
https://www.helb.co.ke/New window External Subdomain Higher Education Loans Board
https://www.universitiesfund.g...New window External Subdomain Universities Fund
https://www.cue.or.ke/New window External Subdomain Commission for University Education
https://www.col.org/New window External Subdomain Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://ouk.ac.ke/"
HTTP header
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No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
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The page response time is very slow (1.63 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 35 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 41 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (128 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 155 referring domains.
This page has 386 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 114 different ip addresses.

Links from Wikipedia

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ouk.ac.ke
Home | Open University of Kenya
Join the Open University of Kenya — an innovative digital university transforming access to higher education. Learn anytime, anywhere, and gain practical skills for leadership, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness. Our core values are Excellence, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Integrity.

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