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Before a Wiki page can be approved, all the broken links on that page must be found and fixed. This is the first part that requires using | Before a Wiki page can be approved, all the broken links on that page must be found and fixed. This is the first part that requires using Check My Links extension on the Chrome browser. After finding links, they will be added to a task sheet. | ||
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==Instructions == | ==Instructions == | ||
=== Step 1 - Add Check My Links to Chrome browser === | === Step 1 - Add Check My Links to Chrome browser === | ||
1. You must have the Chrome browser to download this Chrome extension | 1. You must have the Chrome browser to download this Chrome extension. If you do not have it on your computer, you can download Chrome from this [https://www.google.com/chrome/dr/download/?brand=OZZY&ds_kid=43700080456228319&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21457145903&gbraid=0AAAAAoY3CA6M8sY6Og_HGCNdmwCAJte63&gclid=CjwKCAjwyb3DBhBlEiwAqZLe5KM0USCPNNos3BlSR8sFrwIsTwjn9ocraTIKLNM86OeyAx1c9r4ikRoCAUMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Google website].<br> | ||
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2. To download the extension, Check My Links, open your Chrome browser and go to this website: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/check-my-links/aajoalonednamcpodaeocebfgldhcpbe | 2. To download the extension, Check My Links, open your Chrome browser and go to this website: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/check-my-links/aajoalonednamcpodaeocebfgldhcpbe Broken Link Checker]<br> | ||
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3. Click on | 3. Click on button to add the extension to Chrome.<br> | ||
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4. Once it's loaded, restart Chrome | 4. Once it's loaded, restart Chrome. (Remember that you only need to add Check My Links to Chrome once)<br> | ||
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5. Once you are back in Chrome, go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jMcMQgTeG0MjGjap5Da1z-1x2Y5UJIXIPJsMY4bnKJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Task List] to select the Wiki page you will review | 5. Once you are back in Chrome, go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jMcMQgTeG0MjGjap5Da1z-1x2Y5UJIXIPJsMY4bnKJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Task List] to select the Wiki page you will review.<br> | ||
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6. Once on the wiki page, go to the top right hand corner of the screen | 6. Once on the wiki page, go to the top right hand corner of the screen click on the check mark. It will begin reviewing the page.<br> | ||
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7. A dialogue box will appear in the top right corner and the page will fill with different colors | 7. A dialogue box will appear in the top right corner and the page will fill with different colors over the links. Be sure to let the program finish the page before you do anything. <br> | ||
=== Step 2 === | === Step 2 === | ||
1. Review the links in | 1. Review the links in to dialogue box in the top right of the screen.<br> | ||
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''Meaning of links:''<br> | ''Meaning of links:''<br> | ||
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*Red: This link is broken. <br> | *Red: This link is broken. <br> | ||
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===Step 3 - Check Yellow Links === | ===Step 3 - Check Yellow Links === | ||
1. Reviewing the yellow links, double check if they are broken by holding | 1. Reviewing the yellow links, double check if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab.<br> | ||
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2. Review the tab to determine if the link is broken or not. If it is, got to Step 4. If the link is not broken, you will not put this on the spreadsheet. Go to the next link.<br> | |||
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===Step 4 - Check Red Links === | ===Step 4 - Check Red Links === | ||
1. | 1. Reviewing the red links, double check if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab.<br> | ||
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*'''False positives: | *'''False positives: If a website does not respond fast enough, Check My Links will bring back a red link error when it isn't really broken. | ||
*'''Links to other Wiki pages: | *'''Links to other Wiki pages: Ignore all red links that go to another Wiki page. These pages do work. Examples of pages:''' | ||
**"See US Military Online Genealogy Records." | **"See US Military Online Genealogy Records." | ||
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===Step 5 - Fill out the Spreadsheet === | ===Step 5 - Fill out the Spreadsheet === | ||
5. Once you find a link fill out the information on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w0thmOaPwJiNqfiPZ_bCp5ar8IEmR8JO1qtRNH6F9fc/edit?gid=1226171207#gid=1226171207 Reporting Broken Links Spreadsheet - Current tab]<br> | |||
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6. Fill out: | |||
*Column A: Date the Wiki page is checked | *Column A: Date the Wiki page is checked | ||
*Column B: Your name | *Column B: Your name | ||
*Column C: Wiki page | *Column C: Wiki page url | ||
*Column D: Header name where the broken link is (i.e., Military Records, Vital Records, etc.) | *Column D: Header name where the broken link is (i.e., Military Records, Vital Records, etc.) | ||
*Column E: Name of broken link (what the link is called on the page) | *Column E: Name of broken link (what the link is called on the page) | ||
*Column F: | *Column F: Broken Link URL (right click on the link and on click on the menu, Copy link address | ||
*Column G: If the link goes to a foreign language | *Column G: If the link goes to a foreign language page, list the language | ||
*Column H: If | *Column H: If the link will be found on multiple pages, please put Yes. If it is unique to just the page, put no. | ||
*Column I: List any additional information you would like us to know | *Column I: List any additional information you would like us to know | ||
*Columns J and K you can leave blank (will be used when fixing the links)<br> | *Columns J and K you can leave blank (will be used when fixing the links)<br> | ||
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7. You can now go to the next page on your task list.<br> | |||
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[[Category:WikiProject_United_States]] | [[Category:WikiProject_United_States]] | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 10 July 2025
Purpose[edit | edit source]
Before a Wiki page can be approved, all the broken links on that page must be found and fixed. This is the first part that requires using Check My Links extension on the Chrome browser. After finding links, they will be added to a task sheet.
Project Contact[edit | edit source]
Danielle Batson
Task Page[edit | edit source]
Reporting Spreadsheet[edit | edit source]
You will use this spreadsheet to record your results.
Instructions[edit | edit source]
Step 1 - Add Check My Links to Chrome browser[edit | edit source]
1. You must have the Chrome browser to download this Chrome extension. If you do not have it on your computer, you can download Chrome from this Google website.
2. To download the extension, Check My Links, open your Chrome browser and go to this website: Broken Link Checker
3. Click on button to add the extension to Chrome.
4. Once it's loaded, restart Chrome. (Remember that you only need to add Check My Links to Chrome once)
5. Once you are back in Chrome, go to the Task List to select the Wiki page you will review.
6. Once on the wiki page, go to the top right hand corner of the screen click on the check mark. It will begin reviewing the page.
7. A dialogue box will appear in the top right corner and the page will fill with different colors over the links. Be sure to let the program finish the page before you do anything.
Step 2[edit | edit source]
1. Review the links in to dialogue box in the top right of the screen.
Meaning of links:
- Green: Valid links (link is working)
- FamilySearch Green: Valid redirect link (link is working)
- Yellow: Double check this link, it may or may not be broken
- Red: This link is broken.
Step 3 - Check Yellow Links[edit | edit source]
1. Reviewing the yellow links, double check if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab.
2. Review the tab to determine if the link is broken or not. If it is, got to Step 4. If the link is not broken, you will not put this on the spreadsheet. Go to the next link.
Step 4 - Check Red Links[edit | edit source]
1. Reviewing the red links, double check if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab.
- False positives: If a website does not respond fast enough, Check My Links will bring back a red link error when it isn't really broken.
- Links to other Wiki pages: Ignore all red links that go to another Wiki page. These pages do work. Examples of pages:
- "See US Military Online Genealogy Records."
Step 5 - Fill out the Spreadsheet[edit | edit source]
5. Once you find a link fill out the information on the Reporting Broken Links Spreadsheet - Current tab
6. Fill out:
- Column A: Date the Wiki page is checked
- Column B: Your name
- Column C: Wiki page url
- Column D: Header name where the broken link is (i.e., Military Records, Vital Records, etc.)
- Column E: Name of broken link (what the link is called on the page)
- Column F: Broken Link URL (right click on the link and on click on the menu, Copy link address
- Column G: If the link goes to a foreign language page, list the language
- Column H: If the link will be found on multiple pages, please put Yes. If it is unique to just the page, put no.
- Column I: List any additional information you would like us to know
- Columns J and K you can leave blank (will be used when fixing the links)
7. You can now go to the next page on your task list.