Element Code: LI-029
Quick Reference
Issue: External links return errors
Impact: Poor UX
Fix: Update or remove
Detection: Link check
What Is This Issue?
Broken externals hurt UX.
Why This Matters
Dead ends for users.
How to Fix
- Update URLs
- Or remove
Tools
- Link check: External
TL;DR
Fix broken external links.
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