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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 === | ||
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2. To help find the correct link, you can try googling some key words from the URL to see if a correct link can be found.<br><br> | 2. To help find the correct link, you can try googling some key words from the URL to see if a correct link can be found.<br><br> | ||
3. If | 3. If a link cannot be found, go to the Google Sheet and enter "No" in column L. You can also add a note in column N stating why it couldn't be replaced. This can include, "could not find the replacement link" or "website is now gone."<br><br> | ||
==== When the Wayback Machine has a result ==== | ==== When the Wayback Machine has a result ==== | ||
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2. Review the results and see if any are close to what you think is the same thing.<br><br> | 2. Review the results and see if any are close to what you think is the same thing.<br><br> | ||
'''Please note:''' Sometimes a website page no longer exists and there is not a good substitute. In this situation, make a note on the Google Sheet and move on to the next broken link. | '''Please note:''' Sometimes a website page no longer exists and there is not a good substitute. In this situation, remove the link completely and make a note on the Google Sheet in column N - "Notes or reason why the link could not be fixed:" - for example: "Defunct and no replacement found", and move on to the next broken link. | ||
Use Google to find the new URL: | Use Google to find the new URL: | ||
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[[File:Broken link.PNG|750px]]<br><br> | [[File:Broken link.PNG|750px]]<br><br> | ||
3. If the new URL | 3. If the new URL is: <nowiki>https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/index.htm</nowiki>. <br><br> | ||
The code should now read: <br><br> | The code should now read: <br><br> | ||
<nowiki>[https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/index.htm Alameda County Clerk Recorder - Vital Records]</nowiki><br><br> | <nowiki>[https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/index.htm Alameda County Clerk Recorder - Vital Records]</nowiki>. Make sure the name of the link matches the organization and website. For example, in this case, if the information is now on a different website than Alameda County Clerk Recorder, you need to change the link name, too. If there is other text included to explain the link (such as navigation instructions, or available records), you may need to update that as well.<br><br> | ||
=== Step 5 - Check Your Work === | === Step 5 - Check Your Work === | ||
1. Click show preview.<br><br> | 1. Click show preview.<br><br> | ||
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2. Click the link you just added to make sure it works and it's the right one. | 2. Click the link you just added to make sure it works and it's the right one. | ||
3. You can now save the page by typing in the summary field, fixed link and then click on the | 3. You can now save the page by typing in the summary field, fixed link and then click on the Save page button.<br><br> | ||
4. Return to the Google Sheet | 4. Return to the Google Sheet, record the date in column K and paste a copy of new URL you used on the Wiki page in column M. You can use column I to add any notes.<br><br> | ||
5. You can now choose another broken link to fix from the Google Sheet. | 5. You can now choose another broken link to fix from the Google Sheet. | ||