Onboarding Wizard: Your Complete Guide to InterLinks
Welcome to InterLinks! This comprehensive onboarding guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with automated internal linking for your Shopify store.
What is InterLinks?
InterLinks is a powerful Shopify app that automatically creates internal links throughout your store's content. Instead of manually adding links to connect your products, collections, and pages, InterLinks does it for you using intelligent keyword matching and advanced algorithms.
Why Internal Linking Matters
- Better SEO: Search engines can discover and index your content more effectively (additional configuration required)
- Improved User Experience: Customers find related products and content easily
- Higher Conversions: More internal navigation leads to more sales opportunities
- Reduced Bounce Rate: Visitors stay longer and explore more pages
How InterLinks Works
InterLinks operates on a simple but powerful principle: it scans all your store's content and automatically creates links whenever it finds keywords that match your products, collections, or pages.
📝 Content Analysis
Scans product descriptions, blog posts, collection descriptions, and page content for linkable keywords.
🔗 Smart Linking
Creates contextually relevant links that enhance user experience without over-linking.
🚀 Automatic Updates
Continuously updates links as you add new products, collections, or content to your store.
📊 Performance Tracking
Monitors link performance and provides insights on what's working best.
Linking Modes Explained
InterLinks offers different linking modes to suit various store types and strategies:
🎯 Smart Mode (Recommended)
Balances link frequency and relevance for optimal user experience. Best for most stores.
- Creates 2-4 links per page on average
- Prioritizes high-value product and collection links
- Avoids over-linking that could hurt user experience
⚡ Aggressive Mode
Maximum linking for stores with extensive catalogs. Use carefully.
- Creates links for every possible keyword match
- Best for stores with 1000+ products
- Requires careful keyword management
🎨 Conservative Mode
Minimal, high-quality linking for premium or boutique stores.
- Creates only the most relevant links
- Perfect for stores with curated content
- Maintains clean, uncluttered appearance
Getting Started in 5 Minutes
Setting up InterLinks is straightforward. Follow these steps to get your automatic internal linking system running:
- Install the App: Install InterLinks from the Shopify App Store
- Choose Your Plan: Select the plan that fits your store size and needs
- Initial Setup: The app will automatically scan your store and create an initial keyword list
- Review Keywords: Check the suggested keywords and adjust as needed
- Activate Linking: Turn on automatic linking and choose your preferred mode
⏱️ Quick Setup Tips
- Start with Smart Mode - you can always adjust later
- Let the app run for 24-48 hours before making major changes
- Use the preview feature to see how links will appear
- Check your most important pages first to ensure quality
Choosing the Right Plan
InterLinks offers simple, transparent pricing with two plans to choose from:
Demo Plan
$0
forever
- ✅ 3 internal links
- ✅ Basic linking features
- ✅ Standard support
- ✅ Performance analytics
- ✅ Perfect for testing
Starter Plan
$9
per month
- ✅ 800 internal links
- ✅ All linking modes
- ✅ Keyword variations
- ✅ AI keyword suggestions
- ✅ Auto content onboarding
- ✅ Priority support
- ✅ Advanced analytics
Professional Plan
$19
per month
- ✅ 5,000 internal links
- ✅ All linking modes
- ✅ Keyword variations
- ✅ AI keyword suggestions
- ✅ Auto content onboarding
- ✅ AI Blog Creation
- ✅ Large-catalog support
- ✅ Priority support
- ✅ Advanced analytics
💡 Plan Selection Guide
- Demo Plan: Perfect for testing InterLinks with 3 links
- Starter Plan: Ideal for growing stores with up to 800 links
- Professional Plan: Best for large catalogs with up to 5,000 links
Advanced Features
Once you're comfortable with the basics, explore these powerful features:
🤖 AI Keyword Suggestions
Let machine learning recommend high-converting keywords based on your store's data.
🔄 Keyword Variations
Automatically include plurals, synonyms, and related terms in your linking strategy.
⚡ Auto Content Onboarding
Automatically add new products and collections to your keyword list as you create them.
📊 Advanced Reporting
Track keyword performance, link clicks, and conversion metrics in real-time.
Getting Help When You Need It
Our support team is here to help you succeed with InterLinks. Here's how to get assistance:
📚 Self-Service Resources
- • In-app help documentation
- • Comprehensive FAQ section
- • Video tutorials and guides
- • Regular feature updates and tips
💬 Direct Support
- • Email support (response within 24h)
- • Live chat for Premium users
- • Screen-share setup sessions
- • Custom keyword strategy consultations
🚀 Success Tips from Our Support Team
- Start with your most important product categories as keywords
- Review and refine your keyword list monthly
- Use the analytics to identify your best-performing links
- Don't hesitate to reach out - we love helping stores succeed!
Ready to Transform Your Store's Internal Linking?
Join thousands of Shopify stores already benefiting from automated internal linking with InterLinks.