From January 2, 2019, through the last 2 611 days until today, etymonline.com's accessibility has been checked 316 times. Etymonline.com maintained operational status in 316 instances throughout all tests, the last uptime recorded on February 22, 2026, affirming a code 200 response. Evaluations performed as of February 25, 2026, showed that there were no instances of unavailability for etymonline.com. It has been confirmed by all replies received as of February 25, 2026, that there are none with an error status. The response time of etymonline.com on February 22, 2026, was compared to the average by 0.234 seconds instead of 0.687.
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| Page Title | The website title tag serves as the first impression in search results; make it count by incorporating your core target keywords prominently near the start, maintaining an optimal character count under 60 to ensure full visibility, and crafting clear, accurate language that precisely describes the page's valuable content to improve click-through rates significantly. |
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| Online Etymology Dictionary Length: 27 characters | |
| Meta Description | An optimized meta description serves as a microcopy sales pitch directly within Google search results, summarizing your page's content effectively, highlighting key benefits for the target audience, and strategically placing the primary keyword to enhance relevance and potentially improve click-through rates and conversions. |
| The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet's go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms. Length: 177 characters | |
| Meta Keywords | Investing in creating highly valuable, evergreen content that thoroughly answers user questions provides sustainable SEO benefits and natural keyword ranking, whereas meta keywords offer no measurable ROI and should be removed from website code. |
| no meta keywords data for etymonline.com 2026-02-25T17:42:55+00:00 | |
| Page Content | Develop comprehensive, high-value page content by conducting thorough keyword research that targets both informational and commercial queries, ensuring each piece thoroughly satisfies user intent and incorporates long-tail phrases for improved semantic relevance and organic reach. |
| Web Page Content Length: 44484 characters | |
| H1 Heading | A concise and compelling main H1 heading not only aids SEO by incorporating target keywords but also significantly boosts user engagement metrics by clearly outlining what the page offers. |
| Online Etymology Dictionary Count: 1 heading tag | |
| H2 Headings | In long-form content like guides or whitepapers, strategically placing H2 headers helps distribute page authority, improves readability, and ensures search engines understand the depth of coverage provided. |
| A Word or Two About Support Apps Count: 4 heading tag | |
| H3 Headings | Employ H3 tags to create distinct sections within your copy that answer specific questions or address common user concerns directly, boosting engagement by providing clear navigation and immediate value. |
| no h3 headings data for etymonline.com 2026-02-25T17:42:55+00:00 | |
| H4 Headings | For e-commerce product detail pages, use h4 tags to organize distinct attribute variations, material specifications, or care instructions listed under a broader product overview h3 section. |
| no h4 headings data for etymonline.com 2026-02-25T17:42:55+00:00 | |
| H5-H6 Headings | Utilize H5-H6 headers sparingly within your content for specific, detailed subsections that significantly improve readability and user experience for targeted audiences. |
| no h5-h6 headings data for etymonline.com 2026-02-25T17:42:55+00:00 | |
| Image ALT Attributes | Always use concise and descriptive ALT attribute text that directly explains the purpose or content of the image, avoiding vague terms like 'image' or filler words, and focusing on relevant keywords naturally to enhance search visibility without misleading screen reader users |
| no image alt attributes data for etymonline.com 2026-02-25T17:42:55+00:00 | |
| Robots.txt | Remember that `robots.txt` offers no legal protection against scraping or copying content off your website; it serves only as a polite request and operational guide for automated web crawlers. |
| file robots.txt was found on the website | |
| XML Sitemap | For e-commerce sites with hundreds or thousands of unique product pages, submitting a dedicated XML sitemap ensures that all inventory is discoverable and indexable by search engines, driving direct traffic. |
| https://www.etymonline.com/landings.xml https://www.etymonline.com/sitemap.xml https://www.etymonline.com/sitemap-article.xml https://www.etymonline.com/locale-sitemap/home.xml https://www.etymonline.com/sitemaps/words-locale.xml available for crawling | |
| Page Size | Consider the trade-offs between content quality/image resolution and file size; sometimes, a slightly lower-resolution image or simplified graphic offers a better balance for web performance and user experience. |
| page size: 43 kb | |
| Response Time | Configure your application server and reverse proxy (like Nginx or Varnish) for optimal performance settings and enable features like GZIP compression and efficient request handling to lower latency and improve server response efficiency. |
| response time: 0.687 sec | |
| Minify CSS | Web developers should prioritize CSS minification in their performance budgets to remove all non-essential formatting, including whitespace and comments, thereby ensuring that every transferred byte contributes directly to rendering the page, leading to improved Core Web Vitals metrics, faster loading speeds, and consequently, better search engine rankings. |
| Minified: /_next/static/css/08e96c478b1a5956.css included in the page | |
| Minify JavaScript | Consider using modern JavaScript bundlers and minifiers that can automatically remove whitespace and comments, thereby optimizing your script files for the smallest possible size, which directly translates to faster website loading, improved Core Web Vitals scores, and better SEO performance. |
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| Structured Data | Utilize diverse schema types such as reviews, FAQs, and how-to guides within your website's content structure to provide search engines with specific context, potentially unlocking rich results like star ratings or answer boxes that drive direct engagement. |
| no structured data data for etymonline.com 2026-02-25T17:42:55+00:00 | |
| CDN Usage | Use your CDN's detailed analytics and reporting features to gain insights into user behavior patterns regarding content consumption, enabling data-driven decisions for future content strategies and optimization efforts. |
| content is delivered via CDN | |
| SSL certificates | A website secured with SSL provides end-users with tangible evidence of safety and security, building trust crucial for engagement, reducing bounce rates, and enhancing the overall user experience, which indirectly supports your broader digital marketing goals. |
| SSL is enabled on the website |