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Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Fix or remove broken external links. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.
Passed 16 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 15 of 22 without it.
2 fixed14 passed either way5 still failing1 broke
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One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
An audit reveals an external link using `http://` returns a connection reset error because the remote server enforces `https://`. What fix should be applied?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| The response specifies changing the URL scheme in the `href` attribute from `http://` to `https://`. | Missed | Passed |
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Broken links provide a poor user experience and can signal to search engines that your content is outdated or poorly maintained.
Scan the page for any external links that lead to 404 pages or other error states.
Update the broken external link to a working URL or remove the link if the resource no longer exists.
Explain the impact of 'link rot' on a website's perceived quality and user trust.
Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Fix or remove broken external links. Flag exact routes or templates where search-facing output violates the rule, and describe how to verify the final page output.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/seo/broken-external-links
test cases passed, vs 15 / 22 without
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