Broken Resources
Broken resources — 404 errors, server failures — cause missing images, broken styles, and failed functionality. SaaSalyst monitors every network request during page load to detect resources that fail to load.
What SaaSalyst Checks
SaaSalyst loads your homepage in a real Chromium browser and monitors all network requests. Resources returning 404 (Not Found) or 5xx (Server Error) status codes are flagged as broken. Browser extensions, data URIs, and WebSocket connections are excluded to reduce noise.
Why This Matters
Broken resources are immediately visible to users and evaluators — missing images, broken layouts, and failed scripts all signal deployment or configuration problems.
For SaaS products, broken resources during a demo or evaluation are particularly damaging. They suggest incomplete testing, broken deployments, or infrastructure issues that raise questions about operational reliability.
How to Fix It
- Check your browser's Network tab (F12) filtered to 4xx/5xx status codes to identify broken resources.
- Verify all asset paths match your deployment — broken resources often result from incorrect build output paths.
- Set up uptime monitoring that checks key resource endpoints, not just the main page URL.
- Review recent deployments for missing assets or changed CDN configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SaaSalyst detect broken resources?
SaaSalyst loads your page in a real browser and monitors every network request. Any request returning a 404 or 5xx status code (excluding browser extensions and data URIs) is flagged as a broken resource.
Why do broken resources matter for business readiness?
SaaSalyst flags broken resources because they cause visible problems — missing images, broken layouts, failed functionality. They signal deployment issues and incomplete testing to evaluators assessing your product.
How do broken resources affect my Business Readiness Score?
SaaSalyst rates broken resources as medium severity in Security & Infrastructure. Zero broken resources pass. 1–3 broken resources get a warning. 4+ indicate deployment or configuration issues.
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