Element Code: UR-006
Quick Reference
Issue: URL uses underscores
Impact: Minor SEO preference
Fix: Use hyphens instead
Detection: URL check
What Is This Issue?
Hyphens are preferred word separators.
Why This Matters
SEO best practice.
How to Fix
- Use hyphens
Tools
- URL check: Separators
TL;DR
Use hyphens not underscores.
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