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Pages with Too Many Outgoing External Links

This page contains over 100 outgoing external links, which can harm SEO and user experience.

By Seoxpert Editorial · Published

Why it matters

Having too many external links can dilute your page's link equity, making it less valuable in search engine rankings. Search engines may also interpret excessive outbound links as a sign of low-quality or spammy content. Additionally, users may find the page overwhelming and difficult to navigate.

Impact

Leaving this unresolved can negatively affect your page's search rankings and perceived quality.

How it's detected

An automated crawler counts the number of outgoing external links on each page and flags pages exceeding 100.

Common causes

  • Automatically generated link lists or directories
  • Excessive linking to partner or affiliate sites
  • Unmoderated user-generated content with many links
  • Copying large lists of resources without curation

How to fix it

Review all external links on the affected page. Remove or consolidate links that are not essential or relevant to your content. Only keep links to reputable, authoritative sources. Ensure that the remaining links add value for users and support your page's purpose.

Code examples

Problem: Too many external links

<ul>
  <li><a href="https://external1.com">External Site 1</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://external2.com">External Site 2</a></li>
  <!-- ...98 more external links... -->
</ul>

Fix: Consolidated and relevant external links only

<ul>
  <li><a href="https://reputable-source.com">Reputable Source</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://another-authority.com">Another Authority</a></li>
</ul>

FAQ

How many external links are too many on a page?

Generally, more than 100 outgoing external links is considered excessive and may trigger SEO concerns.

Do nofollow links count toward the external link total?

Yes, both follow and nofollow external links are counted by crawlers.

Will removing external links improve my SEO?

Removing unnecessary or low-quality external links can help concentrate link equity and improve perceived page quality.

Should I remove all external links from my page?

No, keep external links that are relevant, reputable, and add value for your users.

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