How Do Broken Links Hurt Your SEO?
When search engines find broken links, they treat your site as poorly maintained — reducing crawl efficiency and lowering rankings. It also frustrates users and increases bounce rates.
2024-01-15
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Expert insights on broken links, SEO, and website maintenance. Learn how to keep your site healthy and improve your search rankings.
When search engines find broken links, they treat your site as poorly maintained — reducing crawl efficiency and lowering rankings. It also frustrates users and increases bounce rates.
2024-01-15
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3 min read
Broken links often come from deleted pages, URL changes, CMS migrations, or typos. Even well-managed sites develop them over time — regular scanning keeps things clean.
2024-01-20
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Frequent checks (monthly or after content updates) help you catch link rot early. Automating this process keeps your SEO health strong without manual effort.
2024-01-25
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Visitors see broken links as signs of neglect or outdated content, which can reduce trust and harm conversion rates. Keeping links working shows quality and professionalism.
2024-01-30
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Internal links keep users and crawlers moving through your site. External links point to other sites. Both can break — and both can hurt SEO if not monitored.
2024-02-05
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You can use tools to detect broken links and redirect or update them in bulk. Some CMS platforms and SEO tools support automation for quick fixes.
2024-02-10
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Link rot happens when content you link to disappears or changes. Regular audits, using reliable sources, and setting up redirects can help prevent it.
2024-02-15
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Yes — screen readers and keyboard users rely on clear, functional navigation. Broken links reduce accessibility and can frustrate users with disabilities.
2024-02-20
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Absolutely. Mobile users are often less patient with errors. Broken links increase bounce rates and create a poor mobile experience, which also affects SEO.
2024-02-25
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