Squarespace
SMART LINK (LITE)
Streamline your Squarespace interal link process with Smart Link plugin from Beyondspace.
With Smart Link, you now can select the collection items directly from the Link Editor without copy and pasting URLs manually, wether they are blog posts, events or portfolio projects items.
Making internal linking easier would be a significant advantage, particularly for bloggers who focus on SEO.
How it works
Smart Link (LITE) is easily activated and managed through Ground Control.
Here's how to get started:
Install Ground Control and access the Toolbox section.
Find the Smart Link (LITE) option in the Toolbox.
Toggle the switch to ON to enable the plugin.
To select the collection itemโs URL
Open the Link Editor when inserting a link on Squarespace
Start typing your collection slug. As soon as you type a slash (/) after a valid slug, Smart Link will trigger a popup.
This popup will display a list of collection items for you to choose from, making it easy to select the correct URL.The plugin works on Text Link, Image Link and Classic Link Editor in Gallery sections
Frequently Asked Questions
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Internal linking refers to the practice of linking one page or post on your website to another page or post within the same domain. This strategy is essential for creating a well-structured site that enhances both user experience and search engine optimization (SEO).
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The current Squarespace link editor presents challenges due to its cumbersome manual process for adding internal links, users can only link to pages or collections (such as tags and categories) and cannot select individual collection items directly from the link editor.
Currently users have to copy and paste URLs of collection items manually, which is both time-consuming and error-prone.
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The plugin is integrated directly in your Squarespace editor, help you pick the correct collection itemsโ URLs without manually copy and paste the URLs in Link input
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No, this plugin is not affiliated with Squarespace. Itโs a third-party tool developed to enhance the platform's capabilities.
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