URLsLab’s Related Articles feature transforms the way users navigate and organize content on their websites. This cutting-edge tool enables users to effortlessly explore and manage articles by relevance and topic connections. Learn how URLsLab’s Related Articles feature streamlines content organization, improves user experience, and boosts website engagement.
What is the Related Articles feature?
The Related Articles feature in URLsLab is designed to help users explore and manage articles within their own website or related to specific topics of interest. It enables users to organize and categorize articles based on their relevance and connection to one another. This feature aids in creating a more cohesive content structure within the website, facilitating easier navigation for visitors and enhancing the overall user experience. Additionally, it allows website owners to ensure that their content remains interconnected and easily accessible to their audience, promoting deeper engagement and understanding of the subject matter.
How does it work?
The plugin offers a paid feature that automatically sets up the connections. There is also a free option that allows you to set up the connections manually.
You can manually add related articles by using the button Add New Related Article:
When adding several related articles at once, we recommend importing data from CSV to save time and optimize your workflow:
The source URL is the URL where you are going to place related articles. The destination URL is the exact URL of the related article to be placed, and the position of each destination URL is the order number of the displayed related article. You can change the selected position of a related article whenever necessary.
After that, you can view and optimize the related article using the filter. Sort the data based on the following:
- Source URL
- Destination URL
- Position
- Locked
- Updated
What are the benefits of URLsLab’s Related Articles feature?
Highly customizable
You can choose the types of posts and how many related articles you want to display. The Related Articles module can be set up to include screenshots and summaries, making the articles informative and engaging for readers.
Improved user experience
The Related Articles feature enhances topic coverage by providing readers with additional resources and insights related to the main article. It ensures a comprehensive understanding by delving into different aspects and viewpoints, which provides added value.
Higher SERP scores
URLsLab’s Related Articles feature contributes to higher SERP rankings by increasing user engagement and signaling to search engines the website’s relevance and authority. It also strengthens internal linking, enhancing the website’s credibility and visibility in search results.
How to test the Related Articles feature?
- Import destination URLs of related articles and clarify where you want to place them.
- Set position based on the relevance
- See the changes in your article by preview
Tips to use the Related article
Adjust the number of displayed related articles
Given there’s no right answer to how many related articles to show, you’re free to select the amount you prefer. Simply go to Settings → Related Articles Configuration → Count of Related Articles to make your adjustment.
Our tip: Prioritize quality over quantity. We suggest selecting fewer, but more relevant articles that can truly enhance relevance and potentially increase revenue, instead of cluttering with numerous articles that may give an impression of being superficial.
Use images
Never underestimate the power of images, even in the context of related articles. The visuals you choose play a crucial role in capturing the reader’s interest, determining whether they engage with another article or not. To make sure you don’t miss this crucial aspect, go to Settings → Related Articles Configuration → Show Image. Don’t forget to also clarify the default image size.
Add related articles of different type
Provide your readers with a large range of options. If they’ve just read an article about social media content ideas, guide them towards related pieces covering social media statistics, inspiration for social media, and available social media services. Each article brings something different to the table, packing in various types of information. This approach shows you really know your stuff, helping you build trust with your audience and establish your brand’s credibility.