Review your results for Broken website link checker
This broken website link checker checks page covers broken website link checker. First, choose one small task you can check by hand. Then follow the steps below and compare the result with your source information.
The download is an html website template and editor. This page explains one part of its use. For the full process, follow the ten linked guides in order or open the section you need. Keep your source notes with your working files.
Review against the promised outputs
For broken website link checker, begin with the package capability list. Each output you rely on should be traceable to the input or edit that produced it.
- Check working task-specific fields: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Review editable records or document output: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Confirm search or preview where applicable: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Check csv, print or document export: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Review realistic demonstration inputs and backups: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
- Confirm runnable python utility scripts: confirm that the result is present, complete and appropriate for your task.
Check the details that affect decisions
The product exposes these inputs: Source URL; Link URL; Checked date; Observed result; Fix owner; Status.
Inspect the rendered page on a narrow and a wide screen. Click each link, verify the destination and check that sample contact details have been replaced.
Separate checking from automation
Runnable Python HTTP checker/monitor. Uses your supplied public website URL, writes dated reports, and runs while the process is active. Hosting, SMS and email alerts are not included.
Keep a note of what you checked and which source information you used. Recheck results when the source data or your requirements change.
Make the review traceable
First, compare the result with a source you trust. Do not rely on how polished the preview looks. Check a small sample in detail before you review the rest.
Next, note any difference and its cause. For example, a wrong date may explain an unexpected total or an omitted record. After you fix it, run the same check again. Finally, keep a note of the checks you completed with the result.
Details to check in this product
- Source URL: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
- Link URL: check the value against your practice case.
- Checked date: review the result before you save or share it.
- Observed result: confirm the source and keep a clear reference.
- Fix owner: check the value against your practice case.
- Status: review the result before you save or share it.
A useful reference
Read this when you plan to put your exported HTML on your own host. Read the MDN guide to publishing a website for more detail.