Technical SEO
Free Broken Links Checker
Use our free broken links checker to check your page for broken or dead links. Enter any web address below and get your result in seconds, with plain-English fixes.
Free. You see the verdict at once; add your name and email to read the full result. We only read what is public on the page.
What this broken links checker checks
Visits up to 40 links on a page and reports any that return 404, 410, a server error or no answer.
The broken links checker collects the links on a page, requests each one and records the status. It lists links returning 404, 410 or server errors and links that time out, with the anchor text and target.
Why use a broken links checker
Broken links frustrate visitors, make a site look neglected and waste the attention search engines give your pages.
Owners with older blogs, directories and resource pages. Run the broken links checker quarterly and after any restructure.
How to use the broken links checker
- Paste the full address of the page you want to test into the box at the top of this page. Use the exact page you care about, such as your home page or a service page, because each page can give a different broken links checker result.
- Press the button and wait a few seconds. The tool fetches the page the way a visitor and a search engine would, then runs its checks. Nothing is installed, and you only need to enter your name and email to read the full result.
- Read the verdict and the plain-English notes, make the changes listed under the fixes, then run the test again to confirm the problem is gone. Keep a note of the date and the result so you can show progress.
How to read your broken links checker results
- Pass means all links return 200 or a clean redirect.
- Warning means redirects or slow links.
- Fail means broken links that visitors will hit.
How to fix problems the broken links checker finds
- Fix or remove each broken link.
- If a page moved, add a 301 redirect from the old address.
- Re-check after the changes.
Common mistakes
- Fixing broken links by removing them without a replacement.
- Leaving links to defunct partners.
- Ignoring mailto and tel link typos.
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Broken links checker for Cayman Islands websites
Cayman businesses close, move and rebrand often. Pages that link to a closed restaurant or a dead event look neglected. Run the broken links checker and replace or remove stale links.
Ranking in the Cayman Islands is a local contest: Google treats a .ky domain as aimed at the territory, and it rewards pages that name the places people search for, such as George Town, Grand Cayman, West Bay and Seven Mile Beach. After you act on your broken links checker result, work through our SEO guides for Cayman businesses, read how the WebGuru features fit together, or see the pricing for the full report.
Cayman Islands local SEO checklist
- Name the place in your headings and first paragraph: George Town, Grand Cayman, West Bay, Cayman Brac or Little Cayman, whichever you serve.
- Keep your business name, address and phone number identical on your website, Google Business Profile, Facebook page and local directories.
- Use a .ky domain where you can. Google treats country-code domains as a signal that your audience is in that country.
- Add a Google Business Profile, ask happy customers for reviews and answer every review.
- Write for local questions, such as hurricane preparation, work permits or ferry times, in the words your customers would use.
Further reading
Frequently asked questions
Why are some links not counted as broken?
Some sites refuse automated visitors with a 403 or 429. Those links usually work in a browser, so we do not flag them.
How often should I check?
Monthly, and after any big edit or redesign.
Do broken links hurt rankings?
A few will not. Many suggest a neglected site and ruin user experience.
Should I redirect or remove?
Redirect to a close match, remove the link if none exists.
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