<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis setting removes "\/category\/" from category URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
example:
Enabling this setting will simplify the URL, making it easier for users to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, if you make changes to a site that is already in operation, the URL will change, so you will need to set up redirects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For new websites, this is generally acceptable, but for existing websites, careful consideration is advised.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Redirect attachments<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn WordPress, when you upload an image, a separate page (attachment page) is automatically created for that image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enabling this setting will redirect users to the parent page (article page) when they access an image page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's generally recommended to keep this enabled, as it prevents thin content pages from being indexed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Redirecting orphaned attachments<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis setting redirects access to image pages that do not have a parent page (orphaned attachments) to a specified URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, the setting is to redirect to the homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unless there's a specific reason otherwise, specifying the homepage is perfectly fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>External links are nofollow<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis setting automatically adds "rel="nofollow"" to all external links in posts and pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The `nofollow` attribute is used to prevent the linked site from receiving SEO rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you add the nofollow attribute to all external links, it may become more difficult for trusted sites to be ranked highly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, it is recommended to turn this setting off and individually apply the nofollow attribute only to the necessary links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Image file links are nofollow<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis setting automatically adds the nofollow attribute to links to image files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For normal website operation, it's fine to leave this setting turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image links themselves are rarely used for SEO purposes, so unless there is a specific reason, there is no need to change them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Open external link in a new tab\/window<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis setting will open external links in a new tab when you click on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enabling this setting will make it less likely for users to leave the site, leading to improved user engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From a usability standpoint, it's recommended to keep it enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>summary<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRank Math's link settings are important because they affect the internal structure of your site and how your ranking is conveyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The points you should pay particular attention to are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nEnable attachment redirection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Do not set the nofollow attribute for external links in bulk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n External links will open in a new tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nBy setting these correctly, you can create a site structure that is suitable not only for SEO but also for AI search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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