How to Find Broken Images [Video Tutorial]
Broken images lead to poor user experience and may prevent visitors from completing the target actions. This will result in increased bounce rates and to lower rankings. In this video, learn how to find all the broken images on your website and get a quick solution on how to fix them.
Imagine your client visits your site excited to explore your products or services, but all they encounter are those frustrating blank placeholders instead of captivating images. Don't let broken images spoil the show! Watch this video till the end and learn how to identify all broken images at once and make this process a breeze.
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Let's start with the basics. A broken image is simply an image that fails to load on a webpage. Instead, the browser displays an empty box with an “X” or a broken image icon.
Why do they occur? Incorrect image file paths, deleted images, server issues, or even coding mistakes in your website's HTML. There are plenty of reasons.
Broken images might appear to be something that could wait for a while, especially when you're focusing on other tasks. However, if you overlook them, they can significantly impact user experience, consequently affecting your rankings.
So, is there a way to identify all broken images quickly and with minimal effort? Sure! Let me show you how.
Launch WebSite Auditor, the tool that was designed specifically for website audits and on-page analysis. Create a project for your website, and wait for the tool to crawl all of your pages. Once it’s done, jump to the Site Audit dashboard. There you will find a separate block dedicated to images, where you can check if you have any broken ones. Click here and you will get a complete list of problematic resources on the right so you can quickly fix them.
To sum it up, broken images are more than just an eyesore. They impact user experience, credibility, and even SEO. Regularly checking and repairing broken images is a key part of maintaining a well-functioning website.
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