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Broken Links Analysis

Our checker evaluates all links on your website to identify broken or non-functioning URLs that can harm user experience and SEO performance.

  • Link validation: We verify that both internal and external links on your page properly resolve to their intended destinations. (HTTP-Status: 200) We check HTTP response codes to identify broken, redirected, or problematic links.
  • Link categorization: We separate internal from external links to help prioritize fixes based on their impact.

Based on these findings, you can repair broken links to improve user navigation, prevent search engine crawling issues, and maintain your site's credibility and health score.

❌ Bad Practice​

# Internal broken links
https://example.com/outdated-page - Status 404
https://example.com/moved-content - Status 410
(Frustrates users and wastes search engine crawl budget)

# External links to dead sites
https://external-site.com/no-longer-exists - Status 404
https://old-service.net/discontinued - Status 503
(Creates dead ends for users and appears outdated)

# Links with redirect chains
Original link → Redirect 1 → Redirect 2 → Final destination
(Slows down page load and dilutes link equity)

# Links to restricted content
https://example.com/admin-area - Status 403
(Creates frustrating user experiences)

# Links with incorrect protocols
http://example.com/page (when site uses HTTPS)
(Triggers mixed content warnings and security issues)

# Unlinked URLs in content
Plain text URLs that aren't clickable hyperlinks
(Poor user experience and missed SEO opportunity)

✅ Good Practice​

# All internal links functioning properly
https://example.com/products - Status 200
https://example.com/contact - Status 200

# Regular link auditing schedule
Monthly check of all site links via automated tools

# Proper handling of removed content
301 redirects for permanently moved pages
Custom 404 pages with helpful navigation options

# Link maintenance process
Updating external links when notified of changes
Checking high-priority pages more frequently

# Descriptive anchor text
"Learn about our warranty policy" instead of "Click here"
(Provides context for users and search engines)

# Proper formatting
Using relative URLs for internal links (/about instead of https://example.com/about)
Using absolute URLs for external links
  • User Experience:
    Broken links frustrate visitors and create dead ends in the user journey.
  • Search Engine Crawling:
    Excessive broken links waste crawl budget and can negatively impact rankings.
  • Site Credibility:
    Functioning links signal to users and search engines that your site is well-maintained.
  • Conversion Optimization:
    Each broken link represents a potential lost conversion opportunity.
  • Link Equity:
    Broken internal links prevent the flow of link authority throughout your site.

Regular link auditing and maintenance is essential for preserving your site's navigational integrity and ensuring all pages receive proper visibility in search results.