Fixing Broken Links and 404 Errors
Broken links hurt your site’s SEO and frustrate users.
Common Causes
- Deleted or renamed pages.
- Incorrect permalink settings.
- Typos in links.
How to Fix
- Go to Settings > Permalinks and click Save Changes to refresh permalinks.
- Install a plugin like "Broken Link Checker" to find all broken links.
- Redirect missing pages using a plugin like "Redirection."
Best Practices
- Regularly scan your site for broken links.
- Always set up redirects when deleting pages.
Tip: WebDash daily backups let you restore content if something was accidentally removed.