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Health Monitoring
Automatically check for broken links and fix them.
What Is Health Monitoring?
Health monitoring automatically checks your destination URLs to ensure they're working correctly. It alerts you to problems before your visitors find them.
What Gets Checked
| Issue Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 404 Errors | Page not found |
| Connection Failures | Server not responding |
| Content Issues | Problems with destination page |
| Traffic Issues | Unusual traffic patterns |
Viewing Health Status
Go to Link Manager Pro → Link Health to see all issues.
Issue Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Issue needs attention |
| Ignored | Marked as resolved (won't alert again) |
| Fixed | Issue has been resolved |
Managing Issues
Fixing Issues
- Go to Link Manager Pro → Link Health
- Find the broken link
- Click the "..." (three dots icon) from the right column (under Action)
- Click Create Redirect
- Update the destination URL
- Include other information as you do while adding a link
- Click the Create Redirect button
Ignoring Issues
If a link is working but flagged incorrectly:
- Click Ignore Issue
- Issue won't appear in future checks
Check Frequency
| Frequency | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Catches problems quickly | Uses more server resources |
| Weekly | Good balance, less resource intensive | Slower to detect issues |
| Monthly | Minimal resource usage | Problems may go unnoticed |
Recommendation: Daily for active sites, weekly for smaller sites.
False Positives
Sometimes links work but are flagged as broken:
Causes
- Temporary server issues
- Geographic blocking
- Rate limiting
- Server blocking automated checks
Solutions
- Test manually: Click the link to verify it works
- Check from different locations: Use GeoPeeker or similar service
- Adjust frequency: Weekly checks reduce temporary issue captures
- Ignore the issue: If link works, mark as ignored
Best Practices
- Review health reports weekly
- Fix broken links promptly
- Test links before ignoring issues
- Set appropriate check frequency
- Keep notifications enabled
Performance Impact
Health monitoring uses server resources:
- Daily checks: More resource intensive
- Weekly checks: Balanced approach
- Many links: More resources required
If experiencing performance issues:
- Reduce check frequency
- Reduce number of links
- Upgrade hosting plan