How to add internal links in wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to add internal links in wordpress: step-by-step guide
Log in to your WordPress account, then select 'Posts.'
Click on the desired post to proceed.
Choose the phrase or word you want to link to your post.
Click the WordPress Icon on the upper left corner of the screen to go back to the "Posts" on your dashboard.
Select which article or post you want to link with the previous page you chose.
Copy the URL on this post and go back to the previous article you want to link this with.
Highlight the phrase you have previously selected, and click on the link button on this tab.
Paste the URL that you copied from the previous article.
Click the "submit" button.
You have now successfully linked this article with the other one.
Quick answer: To add internal links in WordPress, log in and select a post, highlight the desired phrase, copy the URL of the article you want to link from your dashboard, paste the URL into the link tool of your chosen phrase, and click submit.
About this WordPress tutorial
Connect your content seamlessly by adding internal links in WordPress using this step-by-step guide to improve navigation. This guide shows how to add internal links in wordpress in 10 steps, starting with "Log in to your WordPress account, then select 'Posts'" and finishing with "You have now successfully linked this article with the other one". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add internal links in wordpress?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Add Mailchimp to Wordpress, How to Add Outbound Links in Wordpress and How to Add Page to Menu in Wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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