Quick Reference
Element Code: LI-006
Issue: Internal links have no visible text content
Impact: No anchor text signals for SEO, accessibility barrier
Fix: Add descriptive anchor text to links
Detection: Screaming Frog, accessibility audits
What Is This Issue?
Links need text content to be meaningful. Empty links or links with only whitespace provide no context about their destination for users or search engines.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Anchor text is an important ranking signal. Empty anchor text wastes this opportunity and creates accessibility barriers.
How to Fix This Issue
- Add text: Descriptive anchor text
- For image links: Use alt text on the image
- For icon links: Add aria-label or visually hidden text
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Shows links with no anchor text
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your internal links have no text. Add descriptive anchor text so users and search engines know where each link goes.
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