Southern Living
southernliving.com
PDF Conversion Score
78/ 100
Score Insights
Fair (0–49)Good (50–79)Great (80–100)
- Native page count
- 8
- PrintFriendly page count
- 3
- Delta
- 62% (High)
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Score Breakdown
- promotional banner near topA promotional Amazon deals banner appears prominently near the top of the page, adding clutter before the main article content begins.
- skip to content overlayA 'SKIP TO CONTENT' button overlay appears at the bottom of the image, partially obscuring the image caption text.
- large blank space at topThere is a significant blank area at the top of the page below the header, wasting printable space and pushing content down.
- caption text partially obscuredThe image caption/credit text at the bottom is partially covered by the 'SKIP TO CONTENT' button, making part of it unreadable.
About this website
Southern Living is a lifestyle magazine and website covering Southern food, home decor, gardening, travel, and culture for enthusiasts of the American South.
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