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1. Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15jqPaF3iYCxswHWcMbnU20UaKkmEkgckcfavSjGsxTk/edit#gid=554656768 Broken Links Google Sheet] and choose a broken link to fix from the list. You can choose to fix links on any tab. Put your name in column J so no one else will work on the link. <br><br> | 1. Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15jqPaF3iYCxswHWcMbnU20UaKkmEkgckcfavSjGsxTk/edit#gid=554656768 Broken Links Google Sheet] and choose a broken link to fix from the list. You can choose to fix links on any tab. Put your name in column J so no one else will work on the link. <br><br> | ||
2. | 2. Look at the name of the Wiki page where broken link is found. If it is an agenda item or a previous Rootstech or instructor handout, just make a note of it in column N and move on to next listed link.<br><br> | ||
3. If the link is still broken go to Step 2. A broken link can be a 404 error on the page, or actually going to a new website that has nothing to do with genealogy. Or, it might be a redirect to another page. Be sure to review the content to make sure it is broken and needs to be replaced.<br><br> | 3. Click on the broken link Google Sheet and check to see if the link is still broken. (Some links can appear to be broken when their websites are down for short time.)<br><br> | ||
4. If the link is still broken go to Step 2. A broken link can be a 404 error on the page, or actually going to a new website that has nothing to do with genealogy. Or, it might be a redirect to another page. Be sure to review the content to make sure it is broken and needs to be replaced.<br><br> | |||
=== Step 2 - Check Archive.org === | === Step 2 - Check Archive.org === | ||