@md_raselJan 17.2016 — #a connection in an HTML document to a URL that is not working properly, esp. because it goes to a Web page that is no longer available or which has moved to another server
@richardstevensJan 18.2016 — #A broken link or dead link is a link on a web page that no longer works because the website is encountering one or more of the reasons below.
An improper URL entered for the link by the website owner.
The destination website removed the linked web page (causing what is known as a 404 error)
The destination website permanently moved or no longer exists
The user has software or is behind a firewall that blocks access to the destination website.
The website owner linked to a site that is behind a firewall that does not allow outside access (such as an Intranet site or a restricted access area on a website).
@glocalmeJan 19.2016 — #[B]About Broken link:- [/B]A broken link or dead link is a link on a web page that no longer works because the website is encountering one or more of the reasons below.
An improper URL entered for the link by the website owner.
The destination website removed the linked web page (causing what is known as a 404 error)
The destination website permanently moved or no longer exists
The user has software or is behind a firewall that blocks access to the destination website.
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@arkasoftwaresJan 20.2016 — #A broken link is a link that doesn't work, often resulting in an error page. Links that are broken will effectively stop search engines from completely indexing your website.
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@ultimezabdulJan 21.2016 — #A broken link or dead link is a link on a web page that no longer works because the website is encountering one or more of the reasons below.
An improper URL entered for the link by the website owner.
The destination website removed the linked web page (causing what is known as a 404 error)
The destination website permanently moved or no longer exists
The user has software or is behind a firewall that blocks access to the destination website.
The website owner linked to a site that is behind a firewall that does not allow outside access (such as an Intranet site or a restricted access area on a website).
Broken links can be problematic for website visitors, making them unable to access the desired resource or information. These users may decide to make use of another site to find the necessary information elsewhere. A site that hasn't been updated or checked for a long time may suffer from link rot, which is a term used to describe a site with dozens of broken links.
@jay_rogersJan 21.2016 — #Broken backlinks are really harmful to your website. It will Damage your reputation online. You also have to face problems to get new customers.