{"id":64798,"date":"2025-03-14T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=64798"},"modified":"2025-05-26T11:13:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:13:23","slug":"fix-broken-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/fix-broken-links\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways To Identify &amp; Fix Broken Links on Your Small Business Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Visiting a website is a <em>bit<\/em> like going on a date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You show up on a page and hope the content will perfectly match your expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, the magic isn&#8217;t quite there, but just occasionally, you find the one \u2014 the only article you&#8217;ll ever need on cooking with chorizo (everyone loves a good sausage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait, there&#8217;s a problem. The link to the best chorizo supplier in the world is broken! If this were an <em>actual<\/em> date, you would\u2019ve been ghosted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s exactly how visitors to your website feel when they come across broken links. It&#8217;s a painful experience that only time (and website maintenance) can heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to prevent this kind of heartbreak and make every customer fall in love with your brand, this is your super simple guide to finding and fixing broken links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-broken-links-are-bad-news-for-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Broken Links Are Bad News for Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your site contains broken links, visitors will come across <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-wordpress-404-error\/\" rel=\"noopener\">404 errors<\/a> when they try to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error.webp\" alt=\"DreamHost 404 error page featuring stylized &quot;404&quot; with space imagery and astronaut, offering navigation options back to home.\" class=\"wp-image-64805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-1024x490.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-768x367.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-1536x734.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-600x287.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-1200x574.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-730x349.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-1460x698.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-784x375.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-1568x750.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/01_dh_404_error-877x419.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/765;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This might sound like a relatively minor issue in the grand scheme of your website, but some major consequences can really harm your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Links Create a Bad User Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone clicks a link, it&#8217;s because they really want to visit a certain page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If access is denied because a link is broken, your visitors can quickly become frustrated. It can be enough to make them bounce (leave your site) and never return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey.webp\" alt=\"Diagram showing &quot;The Broken Link Journey&quot; with arrows connecting a webpage about mountain scenery to a 404 error page with sad face icon.\" class=\"wp-image-64806 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-730x548.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-1460x1095.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-784x588.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-1568x1176.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/02_the_broken_link_journey-877x658.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1200;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Links Can Damage Your Brand Reputation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you visited a brick-and-mortar store and found spiders\u2019 webs in the corners, you&#8217;d probably think twice about sticking around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Broken links create exactly the same <em>off <\/em>vibe on your website. It feels like the place has been neglected and allowed to fall into ruin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Links Could Prevent Conversions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some links on your website are really important \u2014 stuff like your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/call-to-action-examples\/\" rel=\"noopener\">CTAs (calls to action)<\/a> and menu items. If these elements break, customers who are ready to convert could be unable to follow through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The likely result is a big negative impact on your total number of sales or sign-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Links Harm Your SEO Efforts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re trying to climb the search rankings, you can&#8217;t afford to carry too many dead links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a list of reasons why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When visitors bounce because of a bad user experience, search engines take note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken links also distract search engine crawler bots from the task of mapping your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search engines will mark down your domain authority if they see enough broken links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019ll also assume your site is a deserted wasteland that&#8217;s not worth visiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words \u2014 no bueno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_so-what-causes-broken-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, What Causes Broken Links?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A link is broken \u2014 or \u201cdead\u201d \u2014 when it points to a page that doesn&#8217;t exist<\/strong>. This problem occurs for a variety of reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Typographical errors:<\/strong> When you created the URL, it&#8217;s possible you made a whoopsie. Common errors include missing the &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; or adding extra spaces.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL updates:<\/strong> You got the URL right at the time but the page has moved to a new home. This can cause problems if there are no proper URL redirects in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lost pages:<\/strong> When content is deleted or moved, you can end up seeing a 404 page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malfunctioning <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-plugins\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>plugins<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Misbehaving add-ons can set up HTML or JavaScript errors, which may break certain elements \u2014 like your links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changes in URL structures:<\/strong> While the specific page URL might remain the same, changes to the overall structure of site URLs can still break things (e.g. \u201cexample.com\/product-name\u201d changing to \u201cexample.com\/products\/category\/product-name\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1195\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links.webp\" alt=\"Infographic displaying five potential causes of broken links: Mechanical Errors, URL Moved, Lost Pages, Plugin Error, and URL Structural Changes with visual examples.\" class=\"wp-image-64807 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-1536x1147.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-600x448.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-1200x896.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-730x545.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-1460x1090.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-784x586.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-1568x1171.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/03_potential_causes_of_broken_links-877x655.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1195;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So many things could cause broken links, no wonder you have some!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_5-ways-to-track-down-and-fix-broken-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways To Track Down and Fix Broken Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re here &#8217;cause you found some broken links on your site, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you could just fix those <em>specific<\/em> instances, we recommend checking your entire site for problem links. That way, none will slip through the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best ways to find broken links, starting with the easiest option known to humankind\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use a Broken Link Checker Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well\u2026this one is kinda obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialized tools like the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/validator.w3.org\/checklink\" rel=\"noopener\">W3C Link Checker<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/broken-link-checker\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahrefs&#8217; Broken Link Checker<\/a> are free and effective. Simply type in your website URL and wait a few minutes while the tool performs a link check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should then get a complete list of links that need updating. But\u2026here&#8217;s the bad news: you now need to update these manually \u2014 one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means fixing typos, moving to the new URL for a particular page, or removing the link completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"article-newsletter article-newsletter--gradient\">\n\n\n<h2>Get Content Delivered Straight to Your Inbox<\/h2><p>Subscribe now to receive all the latest updates, delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p><form class=\"nwsl-form\" id=\"newsletter_block_\" novalidate><div class=\"messages\"><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"input_newsletter_block_\"><input type=\"email\"name=\"email\"id=\"input_newsletter_block_\"placeholder=\"Enter your email address\"novalidatedisabled=\"disabled\"\/><\/label><button type=\"submit\"class=\"btn btn--brand\"disabled=\"disabled\"><span>Sign Me Up!<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8523 0.42524L12.9323 1.34521C12.7095 1.56801 12.7132 1.9304 12.9404 2.14865L16.7241 5.7823H0.5625C0.251859 5.7823 0 6.03416 0 6.3448V7.6573C0 7.96794 0.251859 8.2198 0.5625 8.2198H16.7241L12.9405 11.8535C12.7132 12.0717 12.7095 12.4341 12.9323 12.6569L13.8523 13.5769C14.072 13.7965 14.4281 13.7965 14.6478 13.5769L20.8259 7.39879C21.0456 7.17913 21.0456 6.82298 20.8259 6.60327L14.6477 0.42524C14.4281 0.205584 14.0719 0.205584 13.8523 0.42524Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Install a Broken Link Checker WordPress Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your site runs on the world&#8217;s favorite CMS, you&#8217;re in luck. There are loads of great plugins that can find broken links on your site, and help you fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The accurately named <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/broken-link-checker\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Broken Link Checker<\/a> is the standout option here. It allows you to scan your entire site with a click, and then edit the individual URLs from the results page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to set it up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to <strong>Plugins<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Install New Plugin<\/strong> in your WordPress admin area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for \u201cBroken Link Checker.\u201d It&#8217;s the one that looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1179\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Broken Link Checker plugin as it appears on WP with attention to the &quot;Install Now&quot; button in the upper right corner\" class=\"wp-image-64808 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-1024x755.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-768x566.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-1536x1132.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-600x442.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-1200x884.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-730x538.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-1460x1076.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-784x578.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-1568x1155.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/04_install_now-877x646.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1179;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit <strong>Install Now<\/strong>. Once that process is complete, click <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, find the new \u201cLink Checker\u201d option in the WordPress sidebar. Click it, and you\u2019ll be presented with two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloud (new):<\/strong> This uses remote servers to handle link checking, taking the pressure off your host, which can be good on larger sites. It&#8217;s also more comprehensive. The downside is that you\u2019ll need to create a free account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local (old):<\/strong> This starts a search locally. This works fine for most SMB websites, but it relies on your host&#8217;s servers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin will run a scan on your site and reveal how many broken links you have. If you choose the \u201cCloud\u201d option, you will need to click <strong>VIEW FULL REPORT<\/strong> to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1088\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report.webp\" alt=\"Broken Link Checker dashboard with attention to the grey &quot;VIEW FULL REPORT&quot; button under &quot;start time&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-64809 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-1024x696.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-768x522.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-1536x1044.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-600x408.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-1200x816.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-730x496.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-1460x993.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-784x533.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-1568x1066.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/05_view_full_report-877x596.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1088;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the results page, tap <strong>Edit Link<\/strong> next to each broken link to make your fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"610\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-1024x610.webp\" alt=\"Broken Link Checker screenshot showing attention to the three dots on the right of a broken link with open menu pointing to &quot;Unignore link&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-64810 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-1024x610.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-300x179.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-768x457.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-1536x915.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-600x357.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-1200x715.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-730x435.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-1460x870.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-784x467.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-1568x934.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu-877x522.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/06_broken_link_checker_menu.webp 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/610;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using WordPress, a plugin&#8217;s the quickest way to patch up those broken links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Check Google Search Console\u2019s Crawl Errors Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the SEO impacts of broken links, it&#8217;s a good idea to get Google&#8217;s view on your website. You can do this by visiting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/google-search-console\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console (GSC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While GSC will provide similar results to the tools mentioned above, it can reveal additional insights about broken links and help you figure out which links to fix first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the workflow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit GSC and click on <strong>Settings<\/strong> in the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, scroll down until you see \u201cCrawl stats.\u201d Hit the <strong>OPEN REPORT<\/strong> button here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1152\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report.webp\" alt=\"Settings menu in GSC with attention to the &quot;crawl stats, open report&quot; option under &quot;crawling&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-64811 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-1024x737.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-768x553.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-1536x1106.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-600x432.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-1200x864.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-730x526.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-1460x1051.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-784x564.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-1568x1129.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_open_report-877x631.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1152;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ooh, lots of nice data &#8211; but we just need the \u201cBy response\u201d box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1152\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response.webp\" alt=\"Crawl stats report with attention to the box labeled &quot;By response&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-64812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-1024x737.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-768x553.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-1536x1106.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-600x432.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-1200x864.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-730x526.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-1460x1051.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-784x564.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-1568x1129.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/08_by_response-877x631.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1152;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by tapping on <strong>Not found (404)<\/strong> from the list. Google should provide a complete list of links that produce a 404 error page. You&#8217;ll need to fix these on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-975x1024.webp\" alt=\"close up of the &quot;Examples&quot; report listing time, URl and response (all say &quot;not found 404)\" class=\"wp-image-64813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-975x1024.webp 975w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-286x300.webp 286w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-768x806.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-1463x1536.webp 1463w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-600x630.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-1200x1260.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-730x767.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-1460x1533.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-784x823.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-1568x1646.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links-877x921.webp 877w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/09_404_links.webp 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 975px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 975\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, return to the previous screen and select <strong>Moved permanently (301)<\/strong>. These broken links point to pages that have moved to new pastures. You need to fix these as well (more on this in the next section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One advantage of using GSC is that you can easily see recurring problems over time, such as redirects\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Implement 301 Redirects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you make a significant change to your website, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/pro-services\/management\/website-transfer\/\" rel=\"noopener\">migrating to a new host<\/a> or changing the domain name, the URL for each page is likely to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t rectify the problem, links to your content will break, and users will encounter a 404 error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is to use 301 redirects. These instructions help web browsers to find the new location for existing content. It&#8217;s like hanging a &#8220;We&#8217;ve moved!&#8221; sign on your shop window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two ways to set up 301 redirects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a plugin (easy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By editing your .htaccess file (a bit more technical)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your site runs on WordPress, we recommend using a plugin like Safe Redirect Manager. Here&#8217;s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your WordPress admin area, hit <strong>Plugins <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Add New Plugin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for \u201cSafe Redirect Manager.\u201d This is the one you want:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1152\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin.webp\" alt=\"WordPress plugin directory showing Safe Redirect Manager by 10up with 4.5-star rating, 50,000+ installations, and Install Now button highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-64800 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-1024x737.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-768x553.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-1536x1106.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-600x432.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-1200x864.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-730x526.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-1460x1051.webp 1460w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-784x564.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-1568x1129.webp 1568w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/10b_redirection_new_plugin-877x631.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1152;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Install Now<\/strong>, and then <strong>Activate<\/strong> when it appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your way to <strong>Tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Safe Redirect Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1298\" height=\"1105\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection.webp\" alt=\"WordPress admin interface showing Tools dropdown menu with Safe Redirect Manager highlighted among various website management options.\" class=\"wp-image-64801 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection.webp 1298w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-300x255.webp 300w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-1024x872.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-768x654.webp 768w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-600x511.webp 600w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-1200x1022.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-730x621.webp 730w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-784x667.webp 784w, https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11b_safe_redirection-877x747.webp 877w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1298px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1298\/1105;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you can start setting up redirects for the URLs that have moved. 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The post also contains detailed instructions on editing your .htaccess file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Check Your Links Manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, what if you own a teeny tiny business website and you don\u2019t need the hassle? Luckily, you can check your links manually in five easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>List your pages:<\/strong> Write down or open a document listing <em>all <\/em>the pages on your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click through every link:<\/strong> Start with the homepage and click every link, including navigation, footer, and in-text links. Open each link in a new tab to see if it loads properly. Repeat for every page of your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check for errors:<\/strong> If a page doesn\u2019t load, note the error (e.g., \u201c404 Not Found\u201d or \u201cThis site can\u2019t be reached\u201d). If the link goes to <em>another<\/em> site, make sure the page is still active and relevant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record issues:<\/strong> Keep a simple spreadsheet (or a notes app) where you list broken links and where they appear on your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fix or remove:<\/strong> If the broken link is internal, check if the page has moved and update the link. If it\u2019s an external link, find a new relevant source or remove the broken one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This should only take you a couple of hours if you run a small website. 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So, how do you keep up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s where dedicated tools really make the difference. Most allow you to schedule regular broken link checks. Some can even alert you when they find a new issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature is often a premium option. It might not be worth paying for if your site is pretty small. But if you have loads of pages, we recommend setting up periodic checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_marketing-hack-fix-broken-links-on-other-websites\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Hack: Fix Broken Links on Other Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Broken links don&#8217;t only affect your site. Every website has them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find broken links on other sites, you have the chance to make some moves in SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Broken link building is a marketing hack used by many SEO professionals. It works like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use link-checking tools to find broken links on notable websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get in touch with the site owner and suggest your content as the perfect replacement for a specific broken link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They add a link to your site, boosting your domain authority.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Boom, instant <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamhost.com\/blog\/how-to-create-link-building-strategy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">high-quality backlinks<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it&#8217;s not <em>instant.<\/em> You might have to email a lot of site owners before you get a response. But the rewards can be worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h2_more-resources-on-essential-website-maintenance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Resources on Essential Website Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to keep on top of other website maintenance tasks? 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Your customers no longer feel ghosted; they can see you care about making this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as importantly, fixing your links is going to push your site up the search rankings and help you close more sales. If that wasn&#8217;t reason enough to check for broken links, we give up.<br>\u00af_(\u30c4)_\/\u00af<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your options are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a dedicated dead link checker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab a WordPress plugin for checking links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit your Google Search Console dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up 301 redirects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manually check and fix your links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re thinking about improving your website, why not upgrade your hosting? 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