Enhancing your website’s user experience and increasing page views can be easily achieved by adding related posts to your articles. This tutorial will guide you through the process of using the Related Post feature in Link Whisper, a popular WordPress plugin.
Step 1: Log into Your Website’s Backend
- Access the backend of your site where you have Link Whisper installed.
Step 2: Access Link Whisper Settings
- In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Link Whisper settings.
Step 3: Go to Widget Settings
- Within the Link Whisper settings, find and click on ‘Widget Settings’.
Step 4: Activate Related Post Widgets
- In the Widget Settings, you will find the option to activate the Related Post widgets.
- Turn this feature on. It will be defaulted to work for both posts and pages.
Related Post Examples
Niche Pursuits Related Posts
Link Whisper Related Posts:
Step 5: Configure Post/Page Settings
- Choose whether you want the Related Posts to appear on posts, pages, or both.
- If your site primarily uses posts (like Link Whisper does), you can turn off the pages option.
Step 6: Customize the Widget
- Select a title for your Related Posts widget and decide on the HTML tag for the title.
- Optionally add a description.
- Choose whether to use thumbnails. If using thumbnails, decide on their placement (above or below the link text) and set the thumbnail size. Adjust the size as needed to fit your site’s design.
- Adjust margin settings to ensure proper spacing around thumbnails and titles, particularly if you need space for ad placements. (click on “Show Styling Settings”
Step 7: Preview and Adjust
- Preview your settings to see how the widget looks on your site.
- Adjust margins, thumbnail sizes, and layout as needed.
Step 8: Link Selection Options
- Decide if you want Link Whisper to automatically select related posts or if you prefer to manually select specific articles.
- Choose to link based on tags, categories, or matching terms.
- Set your existing link policy, like linking freely to all posts or avoiding posts already internally linked in the current post.
Step 9: Set the Number of Links
- Determine the number of links to display, which will depend on the width of your site.
- Test how it looks on various devices.
- If using thumbnails, choose between a row layout (for images) or a single column (for bullet lists).
Step 10: Save Your Settings
- Action: Once you are satisfied with the configuration, save your settings.
Need Help?
- For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact the support team at [email protected].
With these simple steps, you can effectively add related posts to your WordPress site, improving navigation and encouraging readers to explore more content. This feature not only enhances user experience but can also contribute to better engagement and SEO performance.