Internal Linking Strategy for Better SEO

Decide which posts to link, anchor text to use, and how Auto Blog can help.

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Overview

This guide walks through a repeatable workflow for Internal Linking Strategy for Better SEO using Auto Blog—so you can draft, optimize, and publish posts without leaving Postly.

Preflight Checklist

  • Make sure your WordPress site is connected via application password.
  • Confirm your brand voice, target audience, and publishing cadence.
  • Decide which category and tags this post should live under on your blog.

Step-by-Step Playbook

  1. Define the goal: Traffic, leads, education, product awareness, or retention. This affects how you structure the post.
  2. Generate an outline: Use Auto Blog's AI to propose headings, sections, and logical flow for your topic.
  3. Draft the content: Expand each section, then use rewrite and shorten tools to keep paragraphs clear and scannable.
  4. Add images: Generate a featured image and inline visuals that help explain the content and break up text.
  5. Run SEO checks: Set an SEO title, meta description, URL slug, and add internal links to relevant posts.
  6. Preview and publish: Review mobile and desktop previews, then publish or schedule to WordPress straight from Auto Blog.

Troubleshooting

  • Auth error: Regenerate your WordPress application password and reconnect the site from settings.
  • Publishing failed: Check that the URL is correct, the site is reachable, and required fields like title and content are filled.
  • Layout issues: Use the HTML preview to confirm your headings and lists are rendering as expected on the front end.

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