Broken links can affect user experience and SEO. This guide provides steps to identify and fix broken links on your WordPress site.

  1. Use a Broken Link Checker Plugin:
    • Install and activate a broken link checker plugin like “Broken Link Checker” to automatically find and manage broken links.
  2. Manually Review Links:
    • Manually check links in your posts and pages to ensure they are correct and pointing to the intended destinations.
  3. Update or Remove Broken Links:
    • Update broken links with the correct URLs or remove them if they are no longer relevant.
  4. Redirect Broken Links:
    • Use a redirection plugin to create redirects for broken links pointing to moved or updated content.
  5. Check External Links:
    • Verify that external links are still valid. Contact external site owners if necessary to fix or update links.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and fix broken links on your WordPress site.