Dead Links Scan
Dead link scans crawl internal and external links across the whole site and identify broken or problematic URLs. You get a clear list of dead links and where they appear so clients can fix them and improve user experience and SEO.
The dead link scan follows every link on every mapped page (internal and, optionally, external) and records which URLs return errors (404, 500, timeouts, etc.). The report shows the broken URL, the page(s) that link to it, and status codes so you can hand clients a prioritized fix list.
Broken links hurt user trust and can negatively affect SEO. Regular dead link scans are a standard part of site maintenance and are often required in ongoing support or retainer agreements.
What This Scan Does & Why It Matters
- Crawls all links on mapped pages; optional inclusion of external links.
- Identifies 404s, server errors, redirects, and timeouts.
- Shows which pages link to each broken URL for efficient remediation.
- Supports site maintenance, SEO health, and client deliverables.
Key Compliance & Standards
Relevant standards and resources (open in new tab):
- Google Search Central – Crawling
- HTTP status codes (MDN)
- Broken link checking (Wikipedia)
- Bing – URL inspection
- W3C Link Checker
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All Scan Types
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