Ko-fi.com profile showing as 'broken link' on my website SEO audit

I have verified that the link is correct and functional. However, the SEO audit marks it as a 'broken' link, impacting my SEO. Can you explain why this is happening?

There are a few reasons why your Ko-fi link might be showing up as broken in your SEO audit, even though it’s functional.

  • The SEO tool might be outdated. Some SEO tools might not be able to recognize Ko-fi as a valid URL structure.
  • The audit might be looking for a specific format. Many SEO audits look for specific URL structures, and if Ko-fi doesn’t fit their expectations, it might flag it as broken.
  • The Ko-fi link might be blocked by robots.txt. This file can block certain web crawlers from accessing specific pages, including Ko-fi pages.
  • Server issues. There could be temporary server issues on Ko-fi’s end that are causing the link to appear broken.

To fix this, you can:

  • Check the URL structure in your SEO tool settings. Some tools allow you to add specific URL formats.
  • Contact Ko-fi support. They might be able to provide more information about why the link is being flagged.
  • Check your robots.txt file. Make sure Ko-fi links are not being blocked.
  • Wait for the server issues to resolve. If this is the case, the link should become active again.

It’s important to remember that SEO audits are not always perfect. While they can be helpful tools, it’s important to consider other factors and use common sense when interpreting the results.