Day 47: How to Find & Fix Broken Links on Blogger (Boost SEO & Trust)
Did you know? Broken links can damage your blog’s SEO, reduce your credibility, and frustrate your readers — all without you noticing.
Whether you're running a personal blog or an affiliate empire, keeping your links updated is critical. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to identify, fix, and prevent broken links on your Blogger blog — even if you’re not a techie.
🚨 Why Broken Links Hurt SEO (and Trust)
- 🧨 They send users to dead pages — bad user experience
- 📉 Google may lower your rankings due to poor link health
- ❌ Your AdSense approval can get delayed or rejected
Google’s official statement: Sites with poor link quality and user experience are less likely to rank well. Broken links are a clear red flag.
🔍 How to Find Broken Links on Blogger (Free Tools)
1. Use BrokenLinkCheck.com
- Go to the site and enter your blog URL (e.g., theblogging6sense.blogspot.com)
- Let it scan — it will show broken links with the exact post/page
2. Use Google Search Console
- Go to Search Console
- Select your property → Coverage tab → Look for 404 Errors
3. Install the Chrome Extension: Check My Links
- Visit each blog post → Run the tool → It highlights dead links in red
🛠️ How to Fix Broken Links (Step-by-Step)
- Edit the blog post with the broken link (via Blogger dashboard)
- Find the link and either:
- Replace it with a correct one
- Remove it if it’s no longer relevant
- Save & republish the post
✅ Pro Tip: Also check your sidebar widgets, footers, and comments for broken URLs.
📌 How to Prevent Broken Links in the Future
- Use reliable sources for external linking
- Shorten URLs with tools like Bitly or TinyURL (if dynamic)
- Run a broken link scan monthly
- Check affiliate links regularly (some expire)
💡 Bonus: Best Practices for Healthy Link SEO
- Use descriptive anchor text — not just "click here"
- Link to relevant internal posts to keep users engaged
- Add alt text to image links
🧠 Final Thoughts
Fixing broken links might feel boring, but it’s one of the easiest SEO wins. Your readers stay happy, your blog stays professional, and Google rewards your effort. A healthy blog = a profitable blog.
“Great blogs aren’t built on traffic alone, but on trust earned click by click.”