[How to] Check backlinks for free - NO software needed

theRevolt

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So I just saw a question on how to check if a backlink is still active on a certain page. So the free options are :


  • Use the FREE scrapebox link checker and install it. Easy to use just read the page here: http://www.scrapebox.com/free-link-checker
  • No software version
    • Let's just use Google sheets if you do not want to install Scrapebox or another software
    • Make a copy of the sheet click HERE
    • Now in column A put the page where the link should be located
    • in Column B now input the exact link you are looking for
    • In Column C you will then get the reply of Yes or No
    • Copy the formula in Cell C down when adding more links

Example

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This will update whenever you open the sheet.

This is just a quick and very simple FREE solution. Here some ideas if you want to expand


  • Look into a script to send you the results by email
  • Set a time-driven trigger and then run that script once a day, so you get daily updates
 
Wow, @theRevolt, you are the real MVP, man! I've checked a few links and it works flawlessly!

May I ask - did you write the formula yourself? If so, are these just excel formulas and conditions that you've used? Always wanted to learn, but never found time - maybe it's finally time :D
 
Wow, @theRevolt, you are the real MVP, man! I've checked a few links and it works flawlessly!

May I ask - did you write the formula yourself? If so, are these just excel formulas and conditions that you've used? Always wanted to learn, but never found time - maybe it's finally time :D

Google importxml and xpath and you can do these yourself. Lots of good Tutorials etc. To get started
 
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