Links

Links are powerful tools that connect your content to relevant resources, improve SEO rankings, and enhance user experience. Articler's AI-powered linking system automatically analyzes your article content and intelligently inserts the most relevant links to create a rich, interconnected content experience.

Plan Requirement: Linking features are only available in Plus, Pro, and Enterprise plans. Upgrade your plan to access smart linking capabilities.

What are Links?

In Articler, links come in two types:

• Internal Links: Links to pages within your own website or domain
• External Links: Links to authoritative external sources and related content
• Smart Integration: AI analyzes article content to find the best placement for relevant links
• SEO Enhancement: Strategic linking improves search engine rankings and content authority
• User Experience: Well-placed links keep readers engaged and provide additional value

Think of links as pathways that guide readers through your content ecosystem while building SEO authority.

Link Types and Categories

Internal Links

Internal links connect to pages within your own website and are organized by category:

Categories Available:

• Home: Links to your homepage and main landing pages
• Main Pages: Core website pages like About, Services, Contact
• Content: Blog posts, articles, and content pieces
• Legal: Privacy policies, terms of service, legal documents
• Functional: Tools, dashboards, app features, and utility pages
• Uncategorized: General links that don't fit other categories

Source Types:

• Internal: Links within your domain (yoursite.com)
• External: Links to other domains for references and resources

External Links

External links connect to authoritative sources outside your website:

• Reference sources: Industry reports, research studies, statistics
• Authority sites: Established websites in your industry
• Tool recommendations: Software, platforms, and resources
• Related content: Complementary articles and guides from other sites

How AI-Powered Linking Works

Content Analysis Process

When generating articles, the AI automatically:

1. Content Scanning: Analyzes the article text for topics, keywords, and concepts
2. Relevance Matching: Identifies links from your database that match the content context
3. Optimal Placement: Determines the best locations within the article for each link
4. Natural Integration: Inserts links in a way that feels natural and helpful to readers
5. Anchor Text Optimization: Uses appropriate anchor text that enhances SEO value

Smart Link Selection

The AI considers multiple factors when selecting links:

• Topic relevance: How closely the linked content relates to the current section
• User intent: Whether the link provides value to readers at that moment
• SEO value: How the link contributes to overall search engine optimization
• Content flow: Whether the link enhances or disrupts the reading experience
• Link authority: The quality and credibility of the linked resource

Real-World Examples

SaaS Company Article: "Team Collaboration Best Practices"

AI Analysis: Detects discussion of project management, team communication, and productivity tools

Automated Links Inserted:

• Internal: Link to pricing page when mentioning "team plan features"
• Internal: Link to product demo when discussing "collaborative workspaces"
• External: Link to productivity research study when citing statistics
• External: Link to industry report about remote work trends

Result: Readers get valuable additional resources while the company directs traffic to key pages and builds content authority through quality external sources.

E-commerce Blog: "Sustainable Fashion Trends 2024"

AI Analysis: Identifies content about eco-friendly materials, ethical brands, and environmental impact

Automated Links Inserted:

• Internal: Link to sustainable product collection when discussing eco-materials
• Internal: Link to brand story page when mentioning company values
• External: Link to environmental impact study when citing data
• External: Link to sustainability certification site when discussing standards

Result: Enhanced credibility through authoritative sources while naturally guiding readers to relevant products and brand information.

Creating and Managing Links

Adding Internal Links

Manual Entry

1. Navigate to Linking: Go to the Linking section in your dashboard
2. Add New Link: Click "Add Link" button
3. Enter Details:
   • URL: Full URL of the internal page
   • Title: Descriptive title for the link (optional)
   • Category: Select appropriate category
   • Source Type: Choose "Internal"
4. Save: Link is now available for AI to use in articles

Website Scanner (Coming Soon)

• Automatic Discovery: Scan your website to automatically find and catalog all internal pages
• Sitemap Integration: Import links directly from your website's sitemap
• Bulk Management: Efficiently manage large numbers of internal links

Adding External Links

1. Research Integration: Add authoritative external sources relevant to your content topics
2. Quality Sources: Focus on high-authority websites and trusted resources
3. Regular Updates: Periodically review and update external links for relevance

Link Organization

• Categorization: Use categories to organize links by purpose and content type
• Tagging: Add descriptive tags for easy filtering and management
• Regular Audits: Review link performance and relevance periodically

How Links Enhance Your Articles

SEO Benefits

• Internal Link Equity: Distribute page authority throughout your website
• Topic Authority: Demonstrate expertise by linking to quality external sources
• Search Signals: Help search engines understand content relationships and site structure
• Crawl Efficiency: Guide search engine crawlers through your content ecosystem

User Experience Improvements

• Additional Value: Provide readers with relevant supplementary information
• Extended Engagement: Keep users on your site longer through internal navigation
• Trust Building: Enhance credibility by referencing authoritative external sources
• Content Discovery: Help readers find related content they might otherwise miss

Content Strategy Enhancement

• Topic Clusters: Build comprehensive content ecosystems around key themes
• Authority Building: Establish expertise through strategic external referencing
• Conversion Paths: Guide readers toward high-value pages and conversion points
• Content Depth: Add layers of information without overwhelming the main article

Best Practices for Linking

Internal Link Strategy

• Strategic Placement: Link to high-value pages like services, products, and lead magnets
• Natural Flow: Ensure links feel natural and helpful within the content context
• Anchor Text Optimization: Use descriptive, keyword-rich anchor text when appropriate
• Link Distribution: Spread internal links throughout your content to maximize SEO value

External Link Quality

• Authority Sources: Link to established, credible websites in your industry
• Relevance First: Only include external links that genuinely add value to your content
• Regular Monitoring: Check external links periodically to ensure they remain active and relevant
• Balanced Approach: Mix internal and external links for optimal SEO and user experience

AI Linking Optimization

• Quality Link Database: Maintain a comprehensive collection of relevant internal and external links
• Regular Updates: Keep your link database current with new content and resources
• Category Accuracy: Properly categorize links to help AI make better placement decisions
• Performance Review: Monitor how AI-placed links perform and adjust your link database accordingly

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Links Not Appearing in Articles

Problem: AI doesn't insert links in generated content Solutions:

• Verify you have relevant links in your database that match your article topics
• Check that your plan includes linking features (Plus, Pro, or Enterprise)
• Ensure link categories align with your content themes

Irrelevant Link Placement

Problem: AI places links that don't match the content context Solutions:

• Review and refine your link database for better topic relevance
• Use more specific link titles and descriptions
• Remove outdated or off-topic links from your database

Too Few or Too Many Links

Problem: Articles have suboptimal link density Solutions:

• Adjust your link database size for your content topics
• Focus on quality over quantity in your link collection
• Trust the AI to find the optimal balance for readability and SEO

External Link Quality Issues

Problem: Concern about linking to external sources Solutions:

• Curate high-authority external sources relevant to your industry
• Regularly audit external links for continued relevance and authority
• Focus on educational and informational external content

Smart linking in Articler transforms your content from isolated articles into a connected, authoritative content ecosystem. By maintaining a quality link database and letting AI handle the technical optimization, you'll create articles that both search engines and readers value. The result is improved SEO performance, enhanced user experience, and stronger content authority in your industry.