If Linkbot encounters problems during scanning, you can open the Suggestion Window, which provides hints on dealing with obstacles. The left-hand pane's default view is the directory tree, but you can also select pages with broken links, pages with framesets or pages with log errors and there are various other custom views available. In the right-hand pane, the tabs are geared towards reporting and finding out more information about specific links. The Site Map feature represents the site as 3D blocks and problem links, which is perhaps the best way to get an overall picture of your site. You can also generate reports that help with usability rather than technical integrity, such as the Deep Pages report.
All reports come with some explanatory text.
It's easy to find and repair broken links by right clicking on the link and selecting Repair. You can also change the speed of the scan by altering various parameters, such as the number of simultaneous connections and time-outs. The ability to change the definition of errors, such as new, old and slow, and to add support for JavaScript links is indicative of Linkbot's highly impressive functionality. The attention to detail in the configuration options really sets Linkbot apart and makes it an invaluable tool for use on both large and small Web sites. The scheduling function allows you to save a .BOT file at regular intervals and the dial-up connection facility will be very useful if you don't have a permanent Internet connection.