Beware of Broken Links

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So on day 3 of researching and sharing an SEO fact, I've decided to bring up the subject of broken links. Broken links affect SEO adversely.

A broken link is simply an internal or external link that doesn't take one to the page that one is supposed to go. A broken link often will result in a page that says 404 Error. Not only does this spoil the reputation of a website with viewers, but Google and other search engines also don't like it.

A broken link can be due to a change in the linked page's URL or the page may simply no longer exist, or it could also be due to not doing the link correctly (such as not having the correct URL) in the first place.

It's important to check your internal and external links regularly to make sure they're all working properly and don't have, for instance, outdated URL links.

There are free link checker tools. Just Google it to find one you like.

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Very important point Jean. Whenever I enter a link I always click on them to make sure they actually work to be sure. Thanks for bring this up.
Jerome

good advice!

Right, thanks.:-)

Thanks for the good advice.

Wayne

Certainly. Thanks for saying so.

Good advice!

Glad you think so, thanks!

Thanks.

Thank YOU.

great advice

Yes, thank you.

Hi Jean, thanks for the info. Irv.

Yes, thanks a lot, Irv.

Thanks for the information

Sure, thanks.

Here's a video that will help with broken links.

Thanks, Marion, for the relevant link for fixing broken links. It will be useful to check on broken links periodically.

Thanks Jean .. Cheers, William.

Sure. Thanks for comment, William. Cheers.

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