In the content settings of Anqi CMS, there is a feature called 'Whether to automatically filter external links', which has a direct and profound impact on the publication of website content.This seemingly simple switch actually affects multiple aspects of the website, such as search engine optimization (SEO), user experience, and the credibility of the content.

To find this feature, you need to go to the Anqi CMS backend management interface, and you can see it under the "Content Settings" menu in the "Backend Settings".It provides two main options, each leading to different processing results after the content is published.

Function effect analysis

In simple terms, the core of this feature lies in how it handles external links you add to the content.

  1. If you choose to enable the 'Automatically Filter External Links' feature:When you are editing an article, product, or other content, if it includes external links pointing to non-site domain names (such as hyperlinks to resources on other websites), these external links will be automatically removed by the CMS system after the content is published or updated.This means that no external links will appear in the content displayed to the reader.

  2. If you choose to turn off the "Automatically Filter External Links" feature:In this case, the external links you add to the content will be retained. However, the Anqi CMS system will not simply retain these links as is, but will automatically add arel="nofollow"[en]Property. In this way, even though the link is retained, its role in search engine optimization will be subject to specific limitations.

[en]Impact on published content

This setting directly affects the final presentation of the content and its performance in the internet ecosystem:

1. The retention and integrity of linked content

  • When filtering is enabled:Your content will become 'pure', without any external jump links.This may help maintain users' stay on your website, avoiding users from leaving by clicking external links.But from the perspective of content integrity, if your article needs to cite a large amount of external materials or data, the removal of these citation links may reduce the persuasiveness and credibility of the content, making it difficult for readers to trace the source of information.
  • When filtering is disabled:Your content will retain all external links, which is crucial for content that needs to display references, recommended tools, or guide users to partner pages.The content will appear more rigorous and professional, and users can also obtain more extensive information.

2. The impact on user experience

  • When filtering is enabled:If users are accustomed to clicking on links in the text to get more information or to view the original content, the absence of links may cause them inconvenience and reduce the reading experience.Especially in knowledge-sharing or in-depth analysis content, not being able to link directly to the original text will greatly affect the value of the content.
  • When filtering is disabled:Provided a better user experience. Readers can click on links to obtain additional information according to their interests and needs, which helps enhance the user value and interactivity of the content.

The impact on search engine optimization (SEO)

  • When filtering is enabled:From an SEO perspective, since there are no external links, your website will not pass any "weightThis may be considered a conservative SEO strategy, aimed at maximizing the retention of the weight of its own website.But, too little or even no external reference links may also appear 'isolated' in the eyes of search engines, lacking authority and breadth.
  • When filtering is disabled:All external links have been added at this pointrel="nofollow"properties.nofollowThe function of this attribute is to inform the search engine: do not follow this link and do not consider this link as a ranking signal.This means that, even though external links exist, they will not pass your website's 'link juice' to external sites, thus avoiding negative SEO impacts that may arise from linking to low-quality websites.nofollowIt also helps to enhance the naturalness and user experience of the content, indirectly having a positive impact on SEO.

4. Convenience of content management and maintenance

  • When filtering is enabled:This feature can effectively reduce the risk of junk links, especially on websites that allow users to post content or have multiple content editors.System automatically clears external links, which can alleviate the burden of manual review and ensure the "cleanliness" of the content.
  • When filtering is disabled:Although the link is retained, the system automatically addsnofollowproperties, it still provides a layer of protection for website administrators, avoiding unnecessary SEO risks.

Operational strategy suggestions

How to choose in actual operation depends on your website positioning and content strategy:

  • Prioritize websites with rigorous content and user exploration[like technical blogs, information stations, review websites, etc.]: It is usually recommendedTurn off "Automatic link filtering"This can make it convenient to reference materials, provide more detailed explanations, or guide users to access related product pages.rel="nofollow"With this attribute, you can still control the flow of weight.
  • Consider user retention, avoid user churn, or prevent promoting competitors' websites(If focusing on sales conversion, the corporate website with original content and no external references): ConsiderEnable "Automatic Link Filtering"This ensures that users focus on in-site content and products.
  • Website for handling User-Generated Content (UGC): Highly RecommendedEnable "Automatic Link Filtering"to minimize the risk of posting malicious links, spam, and inappropriate content, or at least disable filtering and force addition.nofollowto alleviate the pressure on content moderation.

In summary, the 'whether to automatically filter external links' feature of Anqi CMS provides a flexible switch, allowing website operators to find a **balance point** between content presentation, user experience, and SEO strategy based on actual needs.Understanding how this feature operates and its potential impact is a key step in effectively managing website content.

Common Questions (FAQ)

Q1:rel="nofollow"How does the attribute specifically affect my website's SEO?A1:rel="nofollow"The attribute tells the search engine that this link should not be considered as an 'endorsement' or 'vote' for the target page.This means that the search engine will not pass this part of the weight to the linked external pages when calculating the weight of your website.It mainly affects the transmission of 'link juice', rather than preventing search engine spiders from crawling the links, although it may affect the crawling path in some cases.nofollowIt can help you control the weight passing of external links on your website, avoiding passing weight to pages you do not want to recommend.

Q2: How do I include 'dofollow' links to partners in the content I publish?The 'Automatically Filter External Links' feature of A2: Safe CMS, when 'Do Not Filter' is selected, will add it to all external links uniformly.rel="nofollow"If you really need to set "dofollow" (i.e., not to add anyrelAttribute, allowing search engines to pass weight correctly) Link to specific partners or high-value references, you may need to consider the following options:

  1. Manual modification:In the HTML mode of the content editor, manually remove the links of specific content.rel="nofollow"Attributes (but this needs to be repeated after each edit, and is prone to errors).
  2. Whitelist mechanism:The AnQi CMS currently provides unified processing by default. To achieve this refined requirement, it may be necessary to combine customized development or seek if AnQi CMS will provide similar features such as 'external link whitelist' or 'specified domain exemption from nofollow' in future versions.
  3. URL Rewrite:Rewrite specific URLs by configuring rules on the website server (such as Nginx), so that they are removed when the page is loadednofollowProperties, but this is an advanced operation that requires professional knowledge.

Q3: Does this feature affect already published content, or is it only effective for new content?A3: This setting usually takes effect when the content is 'saved' or 'updated'.This means that when you change the setting for 'Automatically filter external links', it will not automatically trace back and modify all the published content on your website.Reedit and saveAn old content, orPublishWhen a new content is posted, the system will process external links in the content based on the latest settings.Therefore, if you need to apply new filtering rules to old content, you must manually or through a batch editing tool (if provided by AnQiCMS) resave them.