{"id":13058,"date":"2024-04-19T12:06:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T12:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=13058"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:11","slug":"how-to-inspect-your-website-for-broken-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-inspect-your-website-for-broken-links\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Inspect your Website for Broken Links"},"content":{"rendered":"

This tutorial outlines the process of verifying your website for broken links, a vital task for preserving a positive user experience, sustaining SEO effectiveness, and averting potential traffic and credibility setbacks.<\/p>\n

Here are steps to check your website for broken links-<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose a dependable online tool or software for this purpose, such as Google\u2019s Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or web-based broken link checkers like Dead Link Checker or Broken Link Check.
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  2. To detect broken links, include your project in the search.<\/li>\n
  3. Once your website added, navigate to \u201cSite Audit\u201d in the menu on the left-hand side.
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  4. The tool will then scan your website, inspecting each page for links.
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  5. After the scan is finished, examine the results provided by the tool, which will list any broken links discovered on your website along with the specific pages where they are located.
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  6. Identify and rectify the broken links by updating the URL, eliminating the link, or addressing any underlying issues causing the breakage.<\/li>\n
  7. Broken links can arise over time due to URL changes or website updates. It is advisable to routinely check your website for broken links to ensure a seamless user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By adhering to these steps, you can effectively pinpoint and resolve broken links on your website, thereby enhancing user experience and preserving the integrity of your site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    This tutorial outlines the process of verifying your website for broken links, a vital task for preserving a positive user experience, sustaining SEO effectiveness, and averting potential traffic and credibility…<\/p>\n

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