How to Create SEO-Friendly Anchor Links: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Create SEO-Friendly Anchor Links: A Comprehensive Guide

By Michael Chen

January 10, 2025 at 05:31 AM

Anchor links help visitors jump to specific sections of your page. Here's how to create them effectively:

Step 1: Add a Code Block

  • Navigate to the section you want to link to
  • Add a code block
  • Insert this code, replacing "unique-ID" with your identifier:
<div id="unique-ID">Here is where the link will take you</div>

code editor in dark theme

code editor in dark theme

Step 2: Create the Link

  • Add your link in this format:
https://yoursite.com/page/#unique-ID
  • Include the full URL and page slug
  • Add hashtag (#) followed by your unique identifier

Step 3: Save and Publish Click Save to activate your anchor link.

Best Practices:

  • Use unique identifiers once per page
  • Make identifiers case-sensitive
  • Avoid spaces (use hyphens instead)
  • Keep identifiers memorable and logical
  • Test links while logged out

Yellow arrow points to text

Yellow arrow points to text

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Verify URL format is correct
  • Check identifier spelling and capitalization
  • Ensure quotes are "straight" not "curly"
  • Test in incognito mode
  • Disable fixed headers if links jump incorrectly

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Empty rectangle with yellow border

Mobile Considerations:

  • Behavior varies by device and browser
  • Full URLs may cause page reloads
  • Alternative formats like /pageslug#unique-id may work better
  • Test thoroughly on multiple devices

Remember to update anchor links if you change your domain or page slugs to maintain functionality.

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