Quick Reference
Element Code: LI-021
Issue: Internal links point to URLs that redirect
Impact: Unnecessary redirects slow page loading, inefficient crawling
Fix: Update internal links to point to final destination URLs
Detection: Screaming Frog, Sitebulb
What Is This Issue?
Internal links that redirect add unnecessary round trips. Linking directly to final URLs improves speed and crawl efficiency.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Every redirect adds latency. For internal links, there is no reason to go through redirects when you control both URLs.
How to Fix This Issue
- Find redirect links: Crawl to identify
- Update to final URL: Link directly to destination
- Site-wide update: May need database find/replace
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Shows internal redirects
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your internal links go through redirects. Update them to point directly to the final URLs for faster page loads.
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