Broken links audit

Check for broken links

An online broken link check helps identify all non-working internal links on a website, improving its functionality and SEO. The service analyzes pages for errors like 404, which occur due to non-existent URLs or outdated links. This allows you to quickly find and fix problematic links, optimizing the site structure and enhancing its perception by search engines.

Benefits of using SitChecker as a tool for checking broken links on your site

  • Accurate link analysis: Scanning the entire site reveals non-working internal links and helps detect errors that negatively affect SEO and user experience;
  • User-friendly interface: Checking broken links is easy even for users without technical expertise;
  • Optimization of internal links and crawl budget: Non-working internal web addresses reduce the efficiency of the “crawl budget” (the number of pages search engines can scan on the site at one time). Fixing them not only improves user navigation but also allows search robots to index pages more efficiently. This, in turn, improves the site’s visibility in search results and positively impacts its ranking;
  • Data export: The analysis results can be easily exported in CSV format, simplifying reporting and making it easier to assign tasks for fixing SEO errors.

How do broken links affect SEO and user experience (UX)?

404 errors lead to user frustration and undermine the site’s authority in the eyes of search engines. Broken links not only reduce the site’s ranking but also worsen the user experience, as they prevent visitors from finding the information they need. When users encounter a broken link, it causes frustration, decreases loyalty, and reduces the likelihood of them returning to the site. The tool helps find and fix these errors before they impact the site’s rankings and user interaction.

Ease of use

With just one click, our service automatically conducts a check and provides a report with a detailed description of the problematic links. This makes it easier to keep the site up to date, enhances usability, and reduces the risk of broken links appearing.

What is a broken link?
Broken links point to pages or files that have been deleted or moved. These are URLs that lead to non-existent pages, causing a 404 error.
Why do links break?
The main reasons are page deletions or moves, typos in URLs, redirect errors, and site restructuring. This can cause links to point to non-existent resources.
How to find broken links?
You can search for broken links manually by visiting all web addresses on your site, or use tools to automatically find such links.
Can links be checked manually?
Yes, but it is time-consuming and suitable only for small websites. Manual checking involves visiting each URL to assess its functionality.
How do broken link checking tools work?
Tools scan pages and detect all non-working links, working similarly to how Google’s search robots operate.