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In this video, I walk you through how to add internal and external links to your posts. I also show you the difference between adding links using the Classic Editor and Gutenberg.
This stuff is covered in the core training but I couldn't specifically find one training walking you through just the link adding process, and I do get asked this from time to time, so I created this resource to help those who may be struggling with adding links.
Hope this helps!
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GeorgianaMam
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Hi Tim,
Excellent video, many thanks. I'm not sure if the Classic Editor is preferable because I wasn't aware of it. I'll give it a try with the editor I already have, which I assume by default. It ought to open a new page on the website. I'm not sure whether I'm ahead, but I wanted to understand what backlinks were. I read a lot, and I often hear people discuss buying or asking for backlinks.
Georgie~
Excellent video, many thanks. I'm not sure if the Classic Editor is preferable because I wasn't aware of it. I'll give it a try with the editor I already have, which I assume by default. It ought to open a new page on the website. I'm not sure whether I'm ahead, but I wanted to understand what backlinks were. I read a lot, and I often hear people discuss buying or asking for backlinks.
Georgie~
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TheAbiePPlus
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mz1989
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The keyword that we put in the title. How does google know what the keyword is that we are trying to rank with?
TheAbiePPlus
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TheAbiePPlus
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In the training, links were placed in specs top of page, then in the image and again between paragraphs as a CTA text link, those were external affiliate links to the merchant store.
Internal links are to connect two posts together or you'd use to connect an informational post to a review one. I keep it discreet, simple and relevant.
I would test where best place my links, however one element at a time.
Internal links are to connect two posts together or you'd use to connect an informational post to a review one. I keep it discreet, simple and relevant.
I would test where best place my links, however one element at a time.
Elke63
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Thank You, AbieAJ, for getting back to me. I have always wondered where to place my links and watched all the videos, but this was never explained.
Thank you for making it clear to me how to incorporate links into my blog.
I will keep what you suggested in mind writing my next blog.
Also, I am putting 3 external links to my products and about 5 - 7 internal links to my other blogs is that OK.
Elke
Thank you for making it clear to me how to incorporate links into my blog.
I will keep what you suggested in mind writing my next blog.
Also, I am putting 3 external links to my products and about 5 - 7 internal links to my other blogs is that OK.
Elke
TheAbiePPlus
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That's fine as long as it kept discreet, simple and relevant. There was an old rule which says a link for ever 500 words so if a post is 2500 words, you can place 5 links however it is just a guideline. End of the day, I want to do my posts enough justice and that's what I believe what counts.
You may like follow up on Kyle's latest blog post if not seen already
Resource There is a Human on the Other Side of Every Click.
You may like follow up on Kyle's latest blog post if not seen already
Resource There is a Human on the Other Side of Every Click.
Elke63
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Thank You for clearing this up I will watch the video from Kyle thank your for helping
Elke
Elke
mbouteiller
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Hi Tim,
Thank you very much for your video. Great job explaining and I found this very helpful.
Block Editor Question: So when you were showing the placement of the Wikipedia URL as an external link in the Link box, you turned the 'Open in a new tab' on. So the black dots means the link options are defaulted and if you clicked any one of them it turns to blue background with white dot. So this white dot in the blue background means it's turned on. Right??
Thanks again!
Regards,
Monica
Thank you very much for your video. Great job explaining and I found this very helpful.
Block Editor Question: So when you were showing the placement of the Wikipedia URL as an external link in the Link box, you turned the 'Open in a new tab' on. So the black dots means the link options are defaulted and if you clicked any one of them it turns to blue background with white dot. So this white dot in the blue background means it's turned on. Right??
Thanks again!
Regards,
Monica
TimMcKinlay
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Hi Monica,
My pleasure, glad you found it helpful.
Yes, the white dot/blue background means it's on, so when someone clicks the link it will open in a new window. Definitely not essential to do this, just something I personally do for external links.
My pleasure, glad you found it helpful.
Yes, the white dot/blue background means it's on, so when someone clicks the link it will open in a new window. Definitely not essential to do this, just something I personally do for external links.
mbouteiller
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Hi Tim,
Thank you for your quick response!
So, what's the purpose of having the link open in a new window? When I was watching your video, the Wikipedia looks exactly the same if it was opened in a new window or not.
Also, if the link opens in a new window, does it bring the reader back to my article?
Regards,
Monica
Thank you for your quick response!
So, what's the purpose of having the link open in a new window? When I was watching your video, the Wikipedia looks exactly the same if it was opened in a new window or not.
Also, if the link opens in a new window, does it bring the reader back to my article?
Regards,
Monica
TimMcKinlay
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Hi Monica,
It's probably best to test it out on your site (or a test site) to see the difference from a functionality point of view. But basically, the reason I do it is because I like to keep people on my site for as long as possible. So internal links open in the same window, while external links open a new tab, because that way, even when they leave to view the third party site, they are still on my site.
By no means am I recommending everyone do this, it's just something I do. The purpose of the training was more just to show people how to add links in general, whether or not you have external links open in the same window, or a new window, is totally up to you.
Tim
It's probably best to test it out on your site (or a test site) to see the difference from a functionality point of view. But basically, the reason I do it is because I like to keep people on my site for as long as possible. So internal links open in the same window, while external links open a new tab, because that way, even when they leave to view the third party site, they are still on my site.
By no means am I recommending everyone do this, it's just something I do. The purpose of the training was more just to show people how to add links in general, whether or not you have external links open in the same window, or a new window, is totally up to you.
Tim
mbouteiller
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Wow, Tim!
Thank you for this information. You did an excellent job explaining this to me. I want the same results too. I want people staying on my site as long as possible. I will do what you are doing. I've been here on WA's platform for some time now. Finally working on my sites and more focused. This is the year!!
Whew... I feel much better. Thank you, Tim 🙏!
Have a blessed rest of the week.
Monica
Thank you for this information. You did an excellent job explaining this to me. I want the same results too. I want people staying on my site as long as possible. I will do what you are doing. I've been here on WA's platform for some time now. Finally working on my sites and more focused. This is the year!!
Whew... I feel much better. Thank you, Tim 🙏!
Have a blessed rest of the week.
Monica
