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Provides scientific information on tobacco and smoking from U.S. health authorities.

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User Reports for The Real Cost

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Performance Insights

Performance
61/ 100
Accessibility
96/ 100
Best Practices
57/ 100
SEO
92/ 100
Page Load Time
1.52s
Page Size
2.65MB
Requests
98

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About The Real Cost & Technical Insights

The website focuses on providing information about the dangers of tobacco to teenagers and young adults. The language used is accessible, and the resources provided cater to a younger demographic.

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Website Details & Offering

Primary Call to Action

Get Help

Secondary Calls to Action

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOWChat with a counselorVisit smokefree.gov for tips

Advertisements Present?

None

Allows User Accounts?

No

Headquarters Country

United States

Language

English

Primary Category

Educational Resources

Revenue Source

None (Informational)

Value Proposition

Provides accurate and up-to-date information about the harmful effects of tobacco use, empowering users to understand the real cost of smoking, vaping, and other tobacco products.

Content & Features

Tone & Style

InformativeEducationalConcernedAuthoritative

Content Freshness Clues

Reference to accessed date August 21, 2017 in sourcesCampaigns

Highlighted Features

Information about smoking, vaping, and other tobacco useResources to quit smokingInformation about tobacco health effects

Target Audience Insights

Target Country

United States

Target Category Focus

Health and Wellness

Audience Expertise Level

Beginner

Job Type

Students

Culture

All

Income Level

All

Geographic Focus

All

Ethnicity

All

Gender Focus

All

Education

High School

Target Age Range

Teenagers

Interests

Health, anti-smoking

Device Type

All

Tech Skills

Average

Trust & Support Signals

Support Channels Mentioned

PhoneLive Chat

Trust Signals Present

Government website (.gov)References to FDA and USDHHSLinks to reputable organizationsContact email provided

Company Info Sections

About Us pageInformation about US Department of Health and Human Services

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Additional Domain & Security Details

Domain Name
therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov
Registrar
get.gov
Registrar IANA ID
8888888
Registrar Website
https://get.gov
Creation Date
October 2, 1997
Expiration Date
September 22, 2025
Days Remaining
103 days
Registry Status
  • serverTransferProhibited
Last Checked (Registry)
June 12, 2025 at 06:10:36 PM UTC

Record Last Updated
June 12, 2025 at 06:10:35 PM UTC