Broken links, or links that do not work correctly, redirect users to an error page when clicked. Fixing these broken links is crucial for SEO, user experience , and reducing bounce rates. This guide will help you understand why broken links occur and how to fix them in Cascade CMS.
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Incorrect or incomplete URLs: Links published with typos, missing directories , or file extensions.
Changed URL structure: Pages or files moved or renamed.
Missing pages or documents: Content not migrated to the new platform.
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Follow these steps to run the Broken Link Report Tool:
Log in to your site.
Click the System Menu (top right corner).
Select Report and click Broken Links.
View the list of sources with broken links, and click Show for details.
Review broken links and reasons for each source.
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Click on the Source in the Broken Link Report, which will take you to the page with the broken link.
Fix incorrect or incomplete URLs: Edit and correct the URL in the link settings. (Refer to Types of Links for more information.)
Update changed URL structure: Modify the links to point to the correct location.
Restore or replace missing content: Upload missing pages or documents, or update links to alternative resources.
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.
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