Nibbler SEO audit for www.vaughn.edu
Summary
Overall9.0
The overall score for this website.
Accessibility9.3
How accessible the website is to mobile and disabled users.
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Experience8.3
How satisfying the website is likely to be for users.
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Marketing6.3
How well marketed and popular the website is.
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Technology9.4
How well designed and built the website is.
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Nibbler tested a sample of 5 pages from this website at 9:26 AM on Mar 28, 2024 (GMT).
Top priorities for website improvement
- Sign up for a Twitter account and make sure it is linked to from your site. (read more)
- Consider using descriptive words or phrases (e.g. 'News', 'September 2012 financial results') in your anchor tag to benefit search engine optimization. (read more)
- Having mobile optimised HTML is good, but the best way of adapting a website for different screen sizes is to use CSS media queries. (read more)
Twitter0.0
This website does not appear to be associated with a Twitter account.
- This website did not contain a link to Twitter.
- Sign up for a Twitter account and make sure it is linked to from your site.
Internal links7.7
- 3 links are weakly described. Common weak links include 'click here' and 'read more'. These links fail to describe the content the link points to.
- Consider using descriptive words or phrases (e.g. 'News', 'September 2012 financial results') in your anchor tag to benefit search engine optimization.
Weak link text
- Consider using descriptive words or phrases (e.g. 'News', 'September 2012 financial results') in your anchor tag to benefit search engine optimization.
- 34 links have no text describing their destination. Links on a page should describe their destination for the benefit of both screen readers and search engine spiders.
- Add meaningful anchor text that describes the link's destination. If the link contains an image, ensure you have provided alt text.
Empty link text
- Add meaningful anchor text that describes the link's destination. If the link contains an image, ensure you have provided alt text.
Meta tags8.4
This is how this website will look in Google search listings:
Vaughn College of Aeronautic Engineering, Aviation, and Technology
www.vaughn.edu/
At Vaughn College in Queens, NY we're committed to providing our students with unparalleled educational experience and a futureproof guarantee
- All pages include at least some metadata, but only 80.0% of pages have a description meta tag. The description meta data is important as it appears on Google's search result pages.
- Make sure that all the pages of this website include a meta description. If you don't include one, Google will choose a sample of text from the page to appear in the search engine result. By including a meta description, you can control how your search engine result will appear.
Meta Tags (name attribute)
| Page URL | Name | Content |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | viewport | width=device-width, initial-scale=1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | robots | index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | description | At Vaughn College in Queens, NY we're committed to providing our students with unparalleled educational experience and a futureproof guarantee |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | twitter:site | @VaughnCollege |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | generator | WordPress 6.4.3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | referrer | no-referrer-when-downgrade |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | viewport | width=device-width, initial-scale=1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | robots | index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | twitter:site | @VaughnCollege |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | generator | WordPress 6.4.3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | referrer | no-referrer-when-downgrade |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | viewport | width=device-width, initial-scale=1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | robots | index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | description | Vaughn College of Aeronautics is one of the most well-known colleges for students pursuing engineering and technology, aviation and management career paths. The education and experience Vaughn students gain helps them obtain sought-after jobs and careers. |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | twitter:site | @VaughnCollege |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | generator | WordPress 6.4.3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | referrer | no-referrer-when-downgrade |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | viewport | width=device-width, initial-scale=1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | robots | index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | description | View transferable credits from many different programs and what credits you can transfer when you come to Vaughn College. |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | twitter:site | @VaughnCollege |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | generator | WordPress 6.4.3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | referrer | no-referrer-when-downgrade |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | viewport | width=device-width, initial-scale=1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | robots | index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | description | The Vaughn College blog provides resources, guidance, and college information fit for students, prospective students, alumni, the community, and readers interested in our diverse academic areas. The college blog is updated regularly to reflect trends and research in our focus industries. |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | twitter:site | @VaughnCollege |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | generator | WordPress 6.4.3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | referrer | no-referrer-when-downgrade |
Meta Tags (http-equiv attribute)
| Page URL | Name | Content |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Content-Type | text/html; charset=utf-8 |
Mobile8.6
- This website delivers a mobile optimized version of the HTML when accessed on a phone. This is good because visitors on a mobile device will be able to access this website easily.
- Having mobile optimised HTML is good, but the best way of adapting a website for different screen sizes is to use CSS media queries.
Media specific CSS detected
Server behavior9.4
404 page
Compression
- This website handles missing pages correctly by sending a 404 HTTP status code.
- One page of this website was not served using GZIP encoding. GZIP compression is widely supported and reduces the load time of a web page.
- Enable GZIP compression on your web server or in your application for all pages.
- This website follows the best practice of using a permanent (HTTP 301) redirect between URLs with/without trailing slashes. This is ideal.
- This website follows the best practice of using a permanent (HTTP 301) redirect from http://vaughn.edu to http://www.vaughn.edu. This is ideal.
Amount of content9.9
Rendering Chart...
- This website has an average of 1,197 words per page. The amount of content on a website has been shown to correlate with its search engine ranking.
Amount of content discovered
| Page | Characters | Words |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | 8733 | 1231 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | 6334 | 843 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | 10524 | 1491 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | 10213 | 1328 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | 7975 | 1090 |
Analytics10.0
100% of pages use analytics
Google Tag Manager
- Every page in this website is using Google Tag Manager. This is excellent and should allow for a complete analysis of visitor behavior.
Page titles10.0
100% of pages have defined titles
0% of page titles are weak
- All pages were found to use page titles appropriately. Page titles appear in search results and at the top of the browser's window when visiting the site. Appropriate page titles are particularly important for search engine optimization.
Headings10.0
- All pages were found to use defined headings. This is excellent as it allows visitors and search engines to summarize the content of webpages quickly. Correctly defined headings aid accessibility and are particularly important for search engine optimization.
Page headings detail
| URL | Heading | Level |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | Your Future Starts Here Schedule Campus Tour We the future. It’s bold. It’s innovative. And it’s guaranteed.A Vaughn College degree is the key to a future without limits. Explore: Vaughn College Summer Programs If you or someone you know is a high school student looking to explore an interest in science, technology, engineering or math related fields this summer, look no further than Vaughn. We are offering a variety of free STEM-focused programs that pave the way to exciting, in-demand, futureproof careers. (You can even earn college credit!) Choose a program that's best for you, ranging from computer engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, upward bound and more. START EXPLORING  Vaughn College in the News As demand continues to soar for aviation professionals, Vaughn College is preparing the next generation of airline pilots, air traffic controllers, aeronautical engineers, airline and airport managers and aviation maintenance professionals. Check out all the recent media coverage from a variety of television networks. See media coverage  PROGRAMS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY LEARN MORE PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT LEARN MORE PROGRAMS AVIATION LEARN MORE WHO'S RANKED #1? WE ARE. Vaughn is ranked #1 upward mobility nationwide. .double-stacked-stat-R1{border-bottom:0px solid #B10838;padding-bottom:0rem;overflow:visible;display:inline-block;padding:0px 8%;position:relative;text-align:center;} .stat-container-88{display:inline-block;width:100%;position:relative;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;} .double-stacked-stat-R2{padding-top:.5rem;z-index:100;overflow:hidden;display:table;} .double-stacked-stat-number{font-size:3.5rem;color:#B10838;display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;} .double-stacked-stat-text{text-align:center;display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;padding-left:0rem;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.15em;} .double-stacked-stat-bottom-2{padding:0rem 0rem 1rem 0rem;border-top:0px solid #333;font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;margin-top:1rem;} of Vaughn grads–78% in their field–are employed or continue their education within one year.* MORE THAN 90% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID .double-stacked-stat-guarantee{border-bottom:0px solid #B10838;padding-bottom:0rem;overflow:visible;display:inline-block;padding:0px;position:relative;text-align:center;max-width:240px;} .stat-container-88{display:inline-block;width:100%;position:relative;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;} .double-stacked-stat-R2{padding-top:.5rem;z-index:100;overflow:hidden;display:table;} .double-stacked-stat-number{font-size:3.5rem;color:#B10838;display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;} .double-stacked-stat-text{text-align:center;display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;padding-left:0rem;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.15em;} .double-stacked-stat-bottom{padding:0rem 0rem 1rem 0rem;border-top:0px solid #333;font-size:1rem;font-weight:300;margin-top:1rem;} Not employed within one year? Vaughn will Reimburse a year's worth of federal Direct student loan payments. ††BLOGHow Vaughn Helps Make College More Affordable In episode 12 of Futureproof Focus podcast, Dr. Sharon B. De Vivo, president and chief executive officer of Vaughn College and host of the podcast, sat down with three staff members for an informative conversation about college affordability. Read on to learn about the latest changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) […] Read More View All Hey, want to take a virtual tour? Yeah!Awesome! Click here! LIFE @VAUGHN March 22, 2024 Student Aid Funding Advocated by Vaughn Students in Albany Read More March 16, 2024 Vaughn College Hosts Spring Open House Read More View All CAMPUS EVENTS Apr 30, 2024 Classes End (Academic) May 7, 2024 Classes End (ATI) May 8, 2024 Honors Convocation View All | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | WHO'S RANKED #1? WE ARE. | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | WANT TO KNOW MORE? | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | Ask Vaughn | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/ | Request More Info - NEW | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | LOGIN | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | WANT TO KNOW MORE? | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | Ask Vaughn | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/login/ | Request More Info - NEW | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | About us | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Our History | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | WHY CHOOSE VAUGHN? | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | BE FUTUREPROOF | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | WANT TO KNOW MORE? | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Ask Vaughn | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Our Vision | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Our Mission | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Our Core Values | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/ | Request More Info - NEW | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | WANT TO KNOW MORE? | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | Ask Vaughn | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | COMMUNITY COLLEGES | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | BOARDS OF COOPERATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES) PROGRAM | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | HIGH SCHOOLS | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/about/.../ | Request More Info - NEW | H3 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | How Vaughn Helps Make College More Affordable | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | The FAA’s New Plans to Address the Air Traffic Controller Shortage | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Mechatronic Engineering: A Trifecta of Knowledge for Today’s In-Demand Engineering Jobs | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Opinion: Air Traffic Control Shortage Offers A Win-Win Opportunity | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Futureproof Focus Podcast: Preparing Students for Drone Careers | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Futureproof Focus Podcast: Career Pathways in Composites, Manufacturing and Offshore Wind | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Holiday Gift Guide for Engineers, Aviators and the Tech Savvy | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Vaughn’s Supply Chain Management Certificate Prepares Students for High-Paying Careers in the Field | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Fall 2023 Open House: Bringing Your Future into Focus | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Vaughn’s Computer Science Degree: A Direct Path to a High-Paying Futureproof Career | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Aviation Industry | H1 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | WANT TO KNOW MORE? | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Ask Vaughn | H2 |
| www.vaughn.edu/blog/ | Request More Info - NEW | H3 |
Images10.0
0% of images have a clearly defined size
No images are being resized by the browser
- No images have defined sizes.
- Add width and height attributes to all image tags. The width and height you specify should be the same as the source image. If you want to resize an image in the browser, use CSS.
Non Explicitly Sized Images
- Add width and height attributes to all image tags. The width and height you specify should be the same as the source image. If you want to resize an image in the browser, use CSS.
Printability10.0
100% of pages are optimized for printing
- All pages of this website appear to be optimized for printing (using CSS).
Media specific CSS detected
URL format10.0
Every URL is well written
- This website uses appropriate web addresses (URLs) throughout. This is excellent and will help search engine placement, usability and the marketability of this website.
Freshness10.0
Last updated March 28, 2024
- It looks like this website was last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024. This is good because visitors perceive up-to-date websites as more credible. Websites that are updated regularly are also spidered by search engines more often.
- To find this information we used the last modified dates reported by this website's server in addition to looking for dates written on each page.
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