How does confirming or dismissing a broken link impact my DCI Score?
Answer
Dismissed broken links do not have a negative effect on your DCI score.
Confirmed broken links and Links to review have the same weight when it comes to the DCI Score.
Explanation
The Digital Certainty Index® (DCI®) Score is a measure of the quality of your website.
When you are managing broken links, you have options to Confirm or Dismiss a broken link.
This table outlines how each of the link categories affects your DCI Score along with recommendations.
Confirmed broken links
Impact on DCI Score: Yes - As these links are broken, they will have a negative impact on your DCI score.
Recommendation: Address the issue in your content management system to improve your score.
Links to review
Impact on DCI Score: Yes - As these links can be broken, they will have a negative impact on your DCI score.
Recommendation: Review and then address any confirmed broken links in your content management system to improve your score.
Dismissed links
Impact on DCI Score: In some cases, the score will not be affected, but in others, the score will increase slightly. The change in score can be small and will be affected by other factors including the percentage of broken links on the site and the level of the page containing the broken link.
Recommendation: No action required. You have the option to 'Undo' decisions on dismissed links.
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