What is an internal link?
When it comes to links, we generally distinguish betweeninternalandexternallinks.
Here is an internal link:
glossary
Unlike external links, which refer to websitesoutsideyour own domain, internal links only refer to another location on yourown website.
What are anchor links?
Anchor links are a special type of internal link. Anchor links do not refer to entire pages but toindividual sectionsand are therefore also called"page jump links."To set an anchor link to a specific element, the element must be assigned aunique ID. The ID can be chosen freely but shouldnotbe repeated on the page.
Example of an anchor link to a specific heading:
<h2 id=”ankerlinks”>Ankerlinks</h2>
A link to this heading would then look like this:
https://taismo.de/was-ist/interner-link/#ankerlinks
How important are internal links for SEO?
Internal links playanimportant role inSEO.Google'scrawlerfollowsall links on a website (exception: links marked as "nofollow"). If many places on the website refer to a specific subpage, Google will rank that pagehigherin terms ofimportance.
Internal links are also important for theUX, as they help website users find their way around more easily. And besides a good search engine ranking,well-designed user guidanceis always highly desirable, isn't it? 😉
