URL error — quick fixes and how to report broken links on Desert Rose Daily

Seeing a URL error while trying to read an article is annoying. If a page on mydesertrose.co.za won’t load, don’t panic — you can usually fix it in a minute or report it so we can correct it fast. Below are easy, practical steps you can try right now, plus the best way to tell us what went wrong.

Quick fixes you can try now

Try these steps in order. Each one is fast and often fixes the problem:

• Check the address: Make sure there are no typos, extra spaces, or missing characters. A single wrong letter breaks the link.
• Remove tracking bits: If the URL has long strings like “?utm” or lots of symbols, delete everything after the core address and try again.
• Switch https://: Type https:// before the address if it’s missing, or try removing it if the site won’t load.
• Reload and try a different browser: Hit refresh, or open the link in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Sometimes one browser works while another doesn’t.
• Clear cache and cookies: Old data can cause errors. Clear your browser cache or open the page in a private/incognito window.
• Try mobile or another network: Switch to your phone or a different Wi‑Fi / mobile network to rule out local connectivity issues.
• Search the site: Use the search bar on Desert Rose Daily or Google with site:mydesertrose.co.za plus the article title to find the page.

How to report a broken link or find the story

If the page still won’t load, send us a quick report so we can fix it. Include these details and we’ll act faster:

• Full URL you tried to open (copy and paste it).
• Where you clicked the link (social post, email, search results, another website).
• Your device and browser (e.g., iPhone 12, Chrome on Windows 10).
• A short screenshot or the exact time you saw the error.

Use our contact page at https://mydesertrose.co.za/contact or email us directly at [email protected]. If you prefer, paste the article title into the site search — for example try titles like "Fluminense Stuns Internacional" or "Lionel Messi Sparks Dramatic Comeback" to test navigation while we look into the link.

We check reports quickly and prioritize pages that affect many readers. If you’re chasing a story right now, searching by the headline or using Google with site:mydesertrose.co.za often brings the article back even if the original link errors out.

Thanks for helping us keep the site working. Every report helps us fix broken links faster and makes Desert Rose Daily better for everyone.