Blink element is deprecated

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How to fix the issue?

Replace the <blink> element. An alternatives for <blink> is <strong>.

 

Replace the <blink> element!

<p>
  Start free trial.
  <blink>It is free!</blink>
</p>

A good alternative is <strong>!

<p>
  Start free trial.
  <strong>It is free!</strong>
</p>

Why is this important?

The <blink> element is distracting and annoying for users. Especially people with cognitive disabilities experience problems with websites that use the <blink> element.

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