No broken links or 404 errors in main nav
Broken links = unprofessional = rejected.
UX & Navigation
Why Google cares
Clear structure, fast loading, and trustworthy presentation. This check is part of that category — broken links = unprofessional = rejected.
How to fix it
Crawl your site with a tool like Screaming Frog or Ahrefs and fix every broken link.
How this affects your readiness score
This check carries a weight of 3 out of 5. A failure here lowers your readiness score and should be fixed before applying.
Related checks
- Clear top navigation menu
- No conflicting ad networks blocking layout
- Clean, readable design (good typography & spacing)
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