Url Checker.

Discussion in 'Directories' started by DownUnder, Nov 28, 2007.

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    Well here is a quick version from me, nothing flash but does the job. ( you can use it to keep your directory lists in, or to check all URL's in your directory, or whtever else you want )

    SETUP

    1. unzip to PC
    2. open (enable macro's) all safe and coding not hidden or locked ( run virus checker if you need peace of mind )

    using it ( nothing flash as trying to keep it simple )

    ADD URL

    1. copy n paste or type url into top section ( remove http:// if you pasted it direct ), in the comments section yo can add the full url of the page in your directory, or just make some notes ( optional )

    2. Add URL

    TEST URL

    1. dial up a number of URL's to test ( this must be less than or = to the total in the system )

    2. press Check URL

    once completed you can use the dial up option to see all status types

    NEW
    VERIFIED
    CRITICAL

    NOTES

    You can select in the top right corner to auto save and close, this option is great for a set n forget n go to bed, for example you can select it to update the next 100 links each night as an auto check.

    When running the test try to keep it at around or less than 100 tests at a time to let excel clear itself and not get clogged down ( save in between ). You can run more but may bog down if running into the 1000's per run

    The way it works is it adds new URLS to the bottom, then when testing it starts from the top, in theory always testing the oldest links first, once tetsted they are moved to the bottom creating a loop.

    To delete, simply select the row and delete.

    Do not run the URL check with the filter on.

    System will hold 65K links, but if you need more room simply copy n re name the files for catagories etc.

    Let me know if dramas.

    DU

    EDIT: if you already have a list of URL's in excel ( or other ) you can just dump them all into the bottom section, then you will need to add the word NEW to the STATUS coloumn and drag down. .You will need to manually remove any http:// prefix or it will show as a CRITICAL error.

    Just remove the http:// and re run if this happens.
     
    DownUnder, Nov 28, 2007 IP