Broken Link Checker
Comprehensive broken link detection tool to find and fix dead links that harm user experience and SEO performance.
Why Broken Links Matter
Broken links create poor user experiences, damage credibility, and waste crawl budget. Search engines penalize sites with excessive broken links, making regular checks essential for SEO maintenance.
Common Broken Link Issues
- 404 Errors: Page not found (most common)
- 403 Errors: Access forbidden
- 500 Errors: Server errors
- Timeout Errors: Server not responding
- Redirect Chains: Multiple redirects slowing down pages
- Soft 404s: Pages returning 200 but with error content
Fixing Broken Links
- Update links to point to correct URLs
- Implement proper 301 redirects for moved content
- Remove links to non-existent pages
- Update external links that have changed
- Use link checking tools regularly
- Monitor Google Search Console for crawl errors
- Create custom 404 pages to help users