Quick Reference
Element Code: LI-024
Issue: Link to local file
Impact: Broken for visitors
Fix: Remove
Detection: Screaming Frog
What Is This Issue?
Local paths only work on your computer.
Why This Matters
Visitors cannot access.
How to Fix
- Upload files
Tools
- SF: Path check
TL;DR
Remove local file paths.
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