How to Fix Broken URL Links on Google
If you have a website that is indexed by Google, links to your pages may become broken as your website is modified. When users click broken links, they receive one of two error messages: 404 or 410. The 404 error message indicates the page can not be found on the website server. The 410 error message confirms that the page has been removed from the server. Broken links are frustrating for users, so if your website has them, they should be removed from the Google database.
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Instructions
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Write down or copy the exact URL that is broken.
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Access the "Webpage Removal Request Tool" through Google Webmaster Central. You must be logged into your Google account in order to use this tool. If you don't have a Google account, click the link to sign up for a free account.
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Click the "New Removal Request" button.
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Type or paste the broken URL into the URL box. Click "Continue."
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Click the "Submit Request" button. Your request will be processed as soon as possible. There is no estimated time for resolution.
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