{"id":17306,"date":"2024-04-05T08:43:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T08:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/?p=17306"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:32:58","slug":"how-to-check-your-website-for-broken-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/how-to-check-your-website-for-broken-links\/","title":{"rendered":"How to check your website for broken links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\">This guide explains how to check your website for broken links. Checking your website for broken links is crucial to maintaining a positive user experience, upholding SEO performance, and preventing potential loss of traffic and credibility.<\/p>\n<p>Select a reliable online tool or software for checking broken links. Some popular options include Google\u2019s Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or online broken link checkers like Dead Link Checker or Broken Link Check.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some steps on how to check your website for broken links-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to SEMrush account<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_78817c.png\" alt=\"login to SEMrush account\" width=\"367\" height=\"455\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After logging , you need to Create a Project to find the broken links.<\/li>\n<li>After adding your website in a Project section , select &#8220;Site Audit&#8221; from the left-hand side menu.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_82f6bb.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_82f6bb.png\" alt=\"site audit\" width=\"207\" height=\"162\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The tool will crawl through your website, scanning each page for links.<span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16pt;\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_8466c6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_8466c6-e1713171532586.png\" alt=\"page crawling\" width=\"1095\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_8466c6-e1713171532586.png 1095w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_8466c6-e1713171532586-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_8466c6-e1713171532586-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.webhosting.uk.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Snag_8466c6-e1713171532586-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Once the check is complete, review the results provided by the tool. 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This may involve updating the URL, removing the link, or fixing any underlying issues causing the broken link.<\/li>\n<li>Broken links can occur over time due to changes in URLs or website updates. Make it a habit to regularly check your website for broken links to ensure a smooth user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">By following these steps, you can effectively identify and resolve broken links on your website, helping to improve user experience and maintain the integrity of your site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide explains how to check your website for broken links. 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