https:\/\/chirobasix.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\nExternal services<\/h3>\n\n
This plugin does NOT connect to any external service by default. All core functionality (keyword rules, post title linking, taxonomy linking) runs entirely on your own WordPress site with no outbound requests.<\/p>\n\n
The plugin only connects to an external AI service if you opt in<\/strong> by entering an API key in the settings and manually clicking the \"Scan Site for Link Suggestions\" button. You can choose one of two providers:<\/p>\n\nAnthropic Claude API<\/h4>\n\n
What the service is and what it is used for:<\/strong> Anthropic's Claude API is a hosted large language model used to analyze your site's published content and suggest keyword-to-URL linking rules.<\/p>\n\nWhen data is sent:<\/strong> Only when you have entered a Claude API key, selected \"Claude (Anthropic)\" as the AI Provider, and clicked the \"Scan Site for Link Suggestions\" button on the plugin's settings page. No data is ever sent automatically or on a schedule.<\/p>\n\nWhat data is sent:<\/strong> A one-time request containing your site's home URL, the titles, relative URLs, post types, and short excerpts (approximately 80 words) of your published posts, pages, and custom post types (up to 500 items), plus the names and relative URLs of your public taxonomy terms (up to 100 items). No private content, no user data, no passwords, and no administrative information is sent.<\/p>\n\nProvider links:<\/strong>\n* Anthropic Terms of Service: https:\/\/www.anthropic.com\/legal\/commercial-terms\n* Anthropic Privacy Policy: https:\/\/www.anthropic.com\/legal\/privacy<\/p>\n\nOpenAI API<\/h4>\n\n
What the service is and what it is used for:<\/strong> OpenAI's API is a hosted large language model service used to analyze your site's published content and suggest keyword-to-URL linking rules.<\/p>\n\nWhen data is sent:<\/strong> Only when you have entered an OpenAI API key, selected \"OpenAI\" as the AI Provider, and clicked the \"Scan Site for Link Suggestions\" button on the plugin's settings page. No data is ever sent automatically or on a schedule.<\/p>\n\nWhat data is sent:<\/strong> A one-time request containing your site's home URL, the titles, relative URLs, post types, and short excerpts (approximately 80 words) of your published posts, pages, and custom post types (up to 500 items), plus the names and relative URLs of your public taxonomy terms (up to 100 items). No private content, no user data, no passwords, and no administrative information is sent.<\/p>\n\nProvider links:<\/strong>\n* OpenAI Terms of Use: https:\/\/openai.com\/policies\/terms-of-use\n* OpenAI Privacy Policy: https:\/\/openai.com\/policies\/privacy-policy<\/p>\n\nStep-by-Step Setup Guide<\/h3>\n\n
After activating the plugin, follow these steps to get the most out of it:<\/p>\n\n
Step 1: Enable Auto-Linking<\/h4>\n\n
Go to Settings > Auto Links<\/strong>. The \"Enable Automatic Linking\" toggle should already be on. If not, enable it and click Save Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\nStep 2: Choose Which Content Types to Process<\/h4>\n\n
Under Content Types to Process<\/strong>, check the boxes for the content types where you want links automatically inserted. Most sites should check Posts<\/strong> and Pages<\/strong> at minimum.<\/p>\n\nStep 3: Choose What to Link To<\/h4>\n\n
Under Link To<\/strong>, select which content types and taxonomies should be used as link targets:<\/p>\n\n\n- Post Types<\/strong> \u2014 Check \"Posts\" and \"Pages\" so that post titles found in your content will be auto-linked. If you have custom post types (like Services or Products), check those too.<\/li>\n
- Taxonomies<\/strong> \u2014 Check \"Categories\" and \"Tags\" to auto-link category and tag names to their archive pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Step 4: Add Custom Keyword Rules<\/h4>\n\n
This is where the plugin really shines. Under Custom Keyword Links<\/strong>, add one rule per line in this format:<\/p>\n\nkeyword1, keyword2, \/target-url\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nExamples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nweb design, website design, website development, \/services\/web-design\nSEO, search engine optimization, SEO services, \/services\/seo\ncontact us, get in touch, \/contact\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\nTips:<\/strong>\n* The last item on each line is always the URL \u2014 everything before it is a keyword.\n* Use relative URLs (starting with \/) so your rules survive domain changes.\n* You can list multiple keyword variations on one line, separated by commas.\n* The plugin automatically skips rules where the target URL does not exist, so you can safely add rules in advance.<\/p>\n\nStep 5: Configure Link Limits<\/h4>\n\n
Under Link Limits<\/strong>, set:<\/p>\n\n\n- Max links per page<\/strong> \u2014 How many auto-links should appear on a single page (recommended: 10-15).<\/li>\n
- Max links per keyword<\/strong> \u2014 How many times a single keyword can be linked on one page (recommended: 1-2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Step 6: Review Behavior Settings<\/h4>\n\n
The defaults work well for most sites. Key settings to review:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Only link on single posts\/pages<\/strong> \u2014 Recommended ON. Prevents links from appearing on archive pages.<\/li>\n
- Prevent duplicate links<\/strong> \u2014 Recommended ON. Ensures each keyword is only linked once per page.<\/li>\n
- Do not link inside headings<\/strong> \u2014 Recommended ON. Keeps your headings clean.<\/li>\n
- Exclude noindex posts<\/strong> \u2014 Recommended ON if you use Yoast or SmartCrawl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Step 7: Set Up Exclusions (Optional)<\/h4>\n\n
If there are keywords you never want linked, or specific posts\/pages where auto-linking should be disabled:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Ignored keywords<\/strong> \u2014 Enter comma-separated keywords to skip (e.g.,
home, about<\/code>).<\/li>\n- Ignored posts\/pages<\/strong> \u2014 Enter post IDs or relative URLs. Supports wildcards (e.g.,
\/blog\/*<\/code> to exclude all blog posts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nStep 8: Use AI Suggestions (Optional)<\/h4>\n\n
If you have a Claude or OpenAI API key:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Select your preferred AI Provider<\/strong> (Claude or OpenAI).<\/li>\n
- Enter your API Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Choose a Model<\/strong> (the recommended option balances cost and quality).<\/li>\n
- Click Save Settings<\/strong> first, then click Scan Site for Link Suggestions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Wait for the AI to analyze your content (this usually takes 30-60 seconds).<\/li>\n
- Review the suggestions in the table that appears.<\/li>\n
- Uncheck any suggestions you do not want.<\/li>\n
- Click Apply Selected<\/strong> to add the approved rules to your Custom Keywords.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Step 9: Save and Verify<\/h4>\n\n
Click Save Settings<\/strong> to save your configuration. Visit your site's frontend and check that links are appearing correctly in your content.<\/p>\n\n\nAutomatic Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n- Go to Plugins > Add New<\/strong> in your WordPress admin.<\/li>\n
- Search for BASIX Auto Links<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Click Install Now<\/strong>, then Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Go to Settings > Auto Links<\/strong> to configure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n\n- Download the plugin ZIP file.<\/li>\n
- Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin<\/strong> in your WordPress admin.<\/li>\n
- Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Activate the plugin.<\/li>\n
- Go to Settings > Auto Links<\/strong> to configure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
\nDoes this plugin modify my post content in the database?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. Links are inserted at display time using WordPress content filters. Your actual post content is never changed.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Will this slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe plugin uses WordPress object caching to minimize database queries. On most sites, the performance impact is negligible. If you use a persistent object cache plugin (like Redis or Memcached), results are cached even more efficiently.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I disable auto-linking on a specific post?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Add a custom field with the key _basix_al_exclude<\/code> and any truthy value (like 1<\/code>) to any post where you want to disable auto-linking.<\/p><\/dd>\nDoes it work with custom post types?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Any public custom post type registered on your site will appear in the settings and can be used both as a content source (where links are inserted) and as a link target.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Do I need an AI API key to use this plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. The AI feature is completely optional. The plugin works perfectly with manual keyword rules, post title matching, and taxonomy linking \u2014 no API key required.<\/p><\/dd>\n
What happens if I delete a page that keyword rules point to?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe plugin automatically validates that target URLs exist before inserting links. If a target page is deleted or unpublished, the corresponding rules are silently skipped. No broken links will be created.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Is it compatible with WooCommerce?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. The plugin automatically skips WooCommerce cart, checkout, and account pages to avoid interfering with the shopping experience.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Is it compatible with Divi?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. The plugin includes specific compatibility handling for the Divi theme builder.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I use relative URLs in my keyword rules?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes, and it is recommended. Using relative URLs (like \/services\/web-design<\/code> instead of https:\/\/example.com\/services\/web-design<\/code>) ensures your rules continue to work if you change domains.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n\n- Initial release.<\/li>\n
- Custom keyword-to-URL linking rules.<\/li>\n
- Automatic post title and taxonomy term linking.<\/li>\n
- AI-powered link discovery with Claude and OpenAI support.<\/li>\n
- Import and export settings as JSON for multi-site setups.<\/li>\n
- Configurable link limits, heading protection, and duplicate prevention.<\/li>\n
- WooCommerce and Divi compatibility.<\/li>\n
- Per-post exclusion support.<\/li>\n
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