Build Your Own Broken Link Checker with Cursor AI

Create a free SEO tool to find broken links on any website without coding.

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1. Understanding the Tool

Get familiar with the purpose and benefits of building your own broken link checker.

• Understand how to build SEO tools without expensive software.
• Learn to create a functional broken link checker using Cursor AI.
• Discover how to build this tool in approximately 10 minutes.
• Recognize this tool as part of a free, complete SEO toolkit series.
• Identify the benefits of having a free alternative to paid SEO crawlers like Screaming Frog.
• Understand the tool checks both internal and external links.

2. Prompting Cursor AI for the Tool

Follow the steps to prompt Cursor AI to generate the Python script for the link checker.

• Learn how to prompt Cursor AI to build a Python tool.
• Ensure the prompt includes requirements for a GUI.
• Review the generated Python script for functionality.
• Understand the core logic of the link checking script.

3. Utilizing the Tool's Features

Learn how to use the features of the broken link checker you've built.

• Run a live scan on a real website.
• Identify broken internal links.
• Identify broken external links.
• Export scan results into a clean CSV file.
• Verify the CSV file is automatically named with the domain and timestamp.

4. Packaging the Tool

Convert your Python script into a standalone application for easy sharing and use.

• Learn how to convert the Python script into a standalone EXE application.
• Understand the benefit of running the tool without installing Python.
• Test the standalone EXE application.
• Share the tool with others who don't have Python installed.

5. Potential Enhancements

Explore ideas for improving and expanding the functionality of your broken link checker.

• Consider scheduling automated scans.
• Explore running checks across multiple client sites.
• Investigate using a JSON config for multiple site checks.
• Think about integrating this tool into a larger custom SEO tool stack.

6. Accessing Free Tools

Find out where to download the tool and other free resources.

• Locate the free tools section on the website.
• Download the broken link checker tool.
• Download other free tools built in the series.
• Note that no coding or Python installation is required for downloaded tools.

7. Engaging with the Creator

Participate in the community and stay updated with future developments.

• Comment with ideas for future tools using Cursor AI.
• Like the video if you found it helpful.
• Subscribe to the channel for more tool-building tutorials.
• Turn on notifications to not miss the next tool in the series.

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