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        "rendered": "<p>Managing links, including dead links and external links, is obviously crucial for user experience (UX). When users encounter broken links, they may get frustrated, lose trust in the site&#8217;s reliability, and leave. Ensuring that links work properly contributes to a seamless browsing experience. But there are many other reasons to make sure you manage links properly as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search engines like Google consider the quality of links when <strong>ranking websites<\/strong>. Broken links negatively affect SEO (<a href=\"\/en\/basic-seo-best-practice\/\">Search Engine Optimisation<\/a>) as they signal poor maintenance and can result in lower search engine rankings. On the other hand, a well-managed link profile can boost a site&#8217;s visibility in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>External links are often used as references or citations. Having accurate and functional external links enhances the <strong>credibility of the content<\/strong> by providing additional resources and sources for users to explore. Managing links ensures the content&#8217;s integrity by verifying that sources and references cited within articles or pages are accessible and reliable. It helps maintain the accuracy and trustworthiness of the information provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring that links are working properly is also crucial for <strong>web accessibility<\/strong>. Broken links can hinder users who rely on screen readers or other assistive technologies to navigate the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly checking and updating links is part of general <strong>site maintenance<\/strong>. It&#8217;s essential for keeping the site up-to-date and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s clear that something as mundane as link management is actually pretty important! By managing links effectively\u2014fixing dead links, updating content, and monitoring external links\u2014a website can maintain its credibility, provide a better user experience, and improve its visibility in search engine rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for help with SEO? Find out how PIXL8 can <a href=\"https:\/\/pixl8.dk\/en\/seo-analytics\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"18143\">help<\/a>.<\/p>",
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