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Broken Links are links on your web page links, or links that do not work properly. If a user clicks on a broken link, they are redirected correctly, redirect users to an error page when clicked. It is important to fix broken links for several reasons:

• SEO & Google Search Results - Google does use broken links as one factor in rating websites. Broken links lead them to think that a website is neglected or abandoned.

• User Experience - If users cannot successfully navigate within your site, it will reduce the reputation of your site which can also affect SEO.

• Bounce Rate - If broken links exist on your website, and users cannot access the information, they will move on to other sites. The less time they spend on your site, the higher the Bounce Rate.

This is a guide as to Fixing these links is crucial for SEO, user experience, and reducing bounce rates. This guide will help you understand why broken links occur and what you can do how to fix them in Cascade CMS.

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Why Broken Links Occur

1. A user enters an incorrect/incomplete URL (Incorrect or incomplete URLs: Links published with typos, missing directory directories, or file extension) and publishes that mistakeextensions.

2. The URL structure of the site has changed (permalinks). This occurs when the site's owner has moved their pages or files to another directory, or perhaps renamed them.

3. The page or document was not migrated to its new platform and is no longer availableChanged URL structure: Pages or files moved or renamed.

4. Missing pages or documents: Content not migrated to the new platform.

Identifying Broken Links

Running Follow these steps to run the Broken Link Report Tool:

1. Log in to your Sitesite.

2. Click the System Menu in the (top right corner of your site).

3. Select Report .Click and click Broken Links.
   

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4. A View the list of Sources sources with broken links will appear. Click Show on one of them, and click Show for details.
   

   

   A list of Broken Links for that Source will open.

5. Click ? to see the reason.

Click in the Status column to select Broken, Fixed, Mark all fixed, Mark all broken or Ignored.
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1. Review broken links and reasons for each source.
   

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Resolving Broken Links

To resolve broken links, follow these steps:

1. Fix incorrect or incomplete URLs: Edit and correct the URL in the link settings.

2. Update changed URL structure: Modify the links to point to the correct location.

3. Restore or replace missing content: Upload missing pages or documents, or update links to alternative resources.

4. Update link status:a. Click the Status column for each link. b. Mark as 'Broken', 'Fixed', 'Mark all fixed', 'Mark all broken', or 'Ignored' based on assessment and actions.

By regularly reviewing and repairing broken links, you'll ensure optimal website performance and user experience.

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