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Broken Links: How to Fix It
Links on your pages point to URLs that return 404, 410, or server errors.
Quick fix: Update or remove links that return 404 or server errors. Broken links hurt user experience and waste crawl budget.
Why it matters for SEO
Broken links frustrate visitors, waste crawl budget, and leak link authority. Many broken links make a site look neglected.
How to fix it
- 1Use the audit report to see each broken URL and the page linking to it.
- 2Update the link to the correct URL, or remove it.
- 3If you removed a page that still has links, add a 301 redirect to the best replacement.
- 4Re-crawl your site regularly to catch new broken links.
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Frequently asked questions
Do broken outbound links hurt SEO?
A few have little effect, but they hurt user experience. Fix them when you can.
How often should I check for broken links?
Monthly for active sites, and after every redesign or migration.
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