=== BBA Internal Link Machine ===
Contributors: sofrustrate
Tags: internal links, internal linking, seo, anchor text, pillar pages
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automate internal linking in WordPress with keyword rules and pillar pages. Set a keyword, point it at a page, and links are added as you publish.

== Description ==

BBA Internal Link Machine makes internal linking simple and consistent. Define keyword link rules, choose the pages they point to (your "pillar" pages), and the plugin inserts the links into your content — no manual hunting through posts.

**Free features**

* **Up to 5 keyword link rules** — map a keyword to a target page.
* **Pillar pages** — designate the important pages your rules link to.
* **Manual, per-post linking** — links are applied as you publish or update a post, so you stay in control of what changes.
* **Basic visual link map** — see which rules are linking where.
* **URL exclusions** — keep specific URLs out of automatic linking.
* **Block & Classic editor support** — works with the standard WordPress editors.

The free version runs entirely on your own site and makes **no external/third-party API calls**.

**Upgrade to Pro**

Internal Link Machine Pro unlocks unlimited rules, bulk processing across all existing posts, pillar-page link weighting, priority + anchor-text control per rule, expanded keyword-variation matching, CSV export, Elementor support, and an AI-assisted keyword scanner. Learn more at https://bigbad.agency/.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `internal-link-machine` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it from the Plugins screen in WordPress.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen.
3. Open **Internal Link Machine** in the admin menu.
4. Create a pillar page (a link target), then add a keyword rule pointing to it.
5. Publish or update a post — matching keywords are linked automatically.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How many link rules can I create in the free version? =
Up to 5. Internal Link Machine Pro removes the limit.

= Does the free version send my content anywhere? =
No. The free version makes no external API calls — all linking happens on your own site.

= Will it link my existing posts automatically? =
In the free version, links are applied per post as you publish or update it. Bulk processing across all existing posts at once is a Pro feature.

= Does it work with Elementor? =
Elementor support is a Pro feature. The free version supports the Block and Classic editors.

== Screenshots ==

1. The rules screen — map keywords to pillar pages.
2. Pillar pages — your link targets.
3. The visual link map.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of BBA Internal Link Machine.
