Navigate to Niche Edit System → Keyword Link Replacer to manage backlink campaigns.

Understanding Keyword Link Replacer

Purpose: Replace keywords with hyperlinks to create backlinks throughout your private blog network.

Two Primary Functions:

1. Replace keyword with naked URL: The keyword is replaced entirely with the full URL displayed as text
2. Convert keyword to anchor text: The keyword remains visible but becomes a clickable hyperlink

The Keyword Link Replacer, also known as the Backlink Generator, is one of the most powerful features of Turbo Subdomains. It allows you to create both external backlinks (pointing to client sites or authority domains) and internal backlinks (connecting content within your network) in a systematic, scalable way.

Backlink Campaign Dashboard

The Keyword Link Replacer dashboard displays all your backlink campaigns in a comprehensive table with the following information:

• Campaign Name: Identifier for the backlink campaign
• Customer Name: Client or project associated with this campaign
• Tags: Organizational labels for filtering campaigns
• Filter Keyword: Keywords being searched for replacement
• Filter URL/Words: Target URLs or specific words being filtered
• Filter Count: Number of keyword instances being replaced
• Target Count: Number of target articles/pages
• Total Days: Campaign duration
• Start Date: When the campaign begins
• Total Replaced: Number of backlinks created so far
• Days Completed: Progress indicator

You can filter campaigns by type (Internal vs External), view campaign details, and manage existing campaigns through edit and delete options.

CSV Import for Bulk Backlink Campaigns

For large-scale backlink operations, Turbo Subdomains supports CSV import. Click the Import CSV button to access the upload dialog.

Download the CSV Template: A template file is provided that includes detailed column descriptions. This ensures your bulk campaigns are configured correctly. Campaigns will be created but do not start automatically. These campaigns are created with ‘pending’ status, manual action is required to activate the campaigns.

CSV Import Best Practices:

• Validate all URLs include the https:// protocol
• Test with a small CSV (5-10 rows) before uploading hundreds of campaigns
• Use the same customer name across related campaigns for easier management
• Make the desired changes, review all the fields and then save to activate the campaigns.

We’ll cover the complete CSV structure after explaining campaign creation through the interface.

Creating External Backlink Campaigns

External backlinks point from your private blog network to external websites—typically your client sites, money sites, or high-authority domains you want to build relationships with.

Click Create Backlinks in the top right corner, then select External Backlinks from the dialog.

Let’s examine each configuration field:

Campaign Name
Enter a descriptive name that clearly identifies this backlink campaign. Good naming conventions help manage multiple campaigns efficiently.

Examples:

• “Client ABC – Homepage Backlinks Q1 2025”
• “Authority Links – Industry Blog”
• “Money Site Product Page Campaign”

Customer Management
You have two options:

1. Create New Customer: Uncheck “Existing Customer” and enter a new customer name. This automatically creates a new customer record in Project Management.

2. Assign to Existing Customer: Check “Existing Customer” and select from the dropdown. All campaigns assigned to the same customer can be reported together.

Tags
Add organizational tags to this campaign. Tags enable filtering and grouping across the entire Turbo Subdomains system. Use tags strategically:

• By niche: “dental”, “legal”, “automotive”
• By campaign type: “tier1”, “tier2”, “authority-links”
• By project: “project-alpha”, “client-launch-2025”

Keyword to Replace
Enter the keyword or keywords you want to convert into backlinks.

Format: Use the pipe symbol | to separate multiple keywords:

keyword1|keyword2|keyword3

 

Important Notes:

• Keywords should not contain URLs, parentheses, brackets, or special characters (except the pipe separator)
• One random keyword from your list will be selected for each backlink placement
• Use natural, contextually appropriate keywords for better SEO value

Example:

best dental practice|top dentist|leading dental care

 

Anchor Text vs Naked URL
The checkbox “Replace keyword using keyword as anchor to URL” determines how the backlink appears:

☑ Checked (Anchor Text): The keyword remains visible and becomes clickable
Example: “Visit this leading dental care provider” (keyword is clickable)

☐ Unchecked (Naked URL): The keyword is replaced with the full URL
Example: “Visit this https://www.example.com provider”

Recommendation: For natural-looking backlinks and better user experience, keep this checked to use anchor text.

Description
Enter internal notes about this campaign. This field is for your reference only and does not appear anywhere on the front end.

Use this to document:

• Campaign purpose and goals
• Client instructions or specifications
• Date ranges or project phases
• Special requirements or considerations

Multiple URLs
Enter one or more destination URLs where these backlinks should point. Enter each URL on a new line.

Critical Format Requirements:

• Every URL must include the protocol: https:// or http://
• Valid format: https://www.example.com or https://www.google.com
• Invalid format: www.example.com or example.com

URL Rotation: When you provide multiple URLs, the system randomly selects one URL for each backlink placement. This creates natural link distribution and prevents patterns that might appear manipulative to search engines.

Example Configuration:

https://www.client-website.com

https://www.client-website.com/services

https://www.client-website.com/about

https://www.client-website.com/contact

 

This rotation ensures backlinks point to various pages across the client’s site rather than exclusively to the homepage.

Total Number of Backlinks
Specify how many total backlinks this campaign should create. This is your campaign quota.Turbosubdomains recommend 15-30 backlinks per campaign. 

Examples:

• Enter 50 to create 50 backlinks total
• Enter 500 for a large-scale campaign across multiple subdomains

The system distributes these backlinks across the selected articles based on your scheduling settings.

Spread Across Number of Days
Enter the number of days over which the backlinks should be created.

How Distribution Works:

• Total Backlinks: 50
• Days: 10
• Result: 5 backlinks per day for 10 days

Why Spread Backlinks?
Creating all backlinks simultaneously can appear unnatural to search engines. Spreading backlink creation over days or weeks mimics organic link building patterns.

Start Date
Select when this campaign should begin. You can:

• Choose today’s date for immediate start
• Schedule a future date to align with content publication or client timelines
• Coordinate with other campaigns for strategic timing

Post Now
Enable this checkbox to bypass scheduling and create all backlinks immediately.

When checked:

• “Spread Across Number of Days” becomes disabled
• “Start Date” becomes disabled
• All scheduled backlinks for day 1 are created within minutes

Use Case: Use “Post Now” when you need immediate backlinks for time-sensitive campaigns or when testing campaign configuration.

Location
This dropdown determines which subdomains will be searched for articles to place backlinks.

Options:

1. All Subdomains: Search across your entire network
2. Manually Select Subdomains: Choose specific subdomains from a list

When to Use Each:

• All Subdomains: For broad campaigns targeting maximum backlink distribution
• Manual Selection: For niche-specific campaigns, client-specific subdomains, or when you want precise control

Article Filtering Options

After selecting your location, configure which articles should be eligible for backlink placement.

Article Date Range
Filter articles by publication date. Only articles published within this date range will be considered for backlinks.

Use Cases:

• Target only recent content: Last 30 days
• Exclude brand new content: Older than 7 days
• Focus on established content: Published more than 90 days ago

Search Category
Enter a category name to narrow your article selection. This searches across category/subdomain names.

Filter by Tags
If your subdomains have tags, filter categories that match specific tags. This helps target campaigns to specific niches or projects.

Limit Posts Per Subdomain
This powerful feature prevents backlink concentration.

How It Works:

• Enter 2: Maximum 2 posts from each subdomain will be listed
• Enter 0 or leave empty: All matching posts from each subdomain appear

Why Limit Posts?
Without limits, subdomains with hundreds of posts dominate your backlink placement, leaving smaller subdomains with few or no backlinks. Limiting ensures even distribution across your network.

Example:

• You have 50 subdomains
• Limit: 2 posts per subdomain
• Result: Maximum 100 posts listed (50 subdomains × 2 posts each)
• Backlinks distributed across all 50 subdomains rather than concentrated in just a few

Select Category to Add Posts
This section displays all available categories/subdomains based on your Location setting.

Selection Method: Use Ctrl+Click (Windows) or Cmd+Click (Mac) to select multiple categories simultaneously.

After selecting categories, click the Search Posts button.

Post Selection and Verification

The system searches selected categories for posts containing your target keywords. Matching posts appear in the Select Posts box.

What You’ll See:

• Category/subdomain names
• Number of matching keywords found
• Post titles

Selection Strategy:

1. Review the list of matching posts
2. Manually select which posts should receive backlinks
3. Deselect any posts where backlinks would be inappropriate or unnatural

No Posts Found?
If you see “No posts found,” the system couldn’t locate any posts containing your target keywords in the selected categories. You’ll need to:

• Try different keywords
• Select different categories
• Check your article date range filters
• Verify the keyword exists in published content

Saving the External Backlink Campaign

After configuring all settings and selecting target posts, click Save Keyword at the bottom of the page.

What Happens Next:

1. Campaign is saved to the database
2. Backlink creation is scheduled according to your settings
3. Campaign appears in the Keyword Link Replacer dashboard
4. Background processes begin creating backlinks based on your schedule

Monitoring Campaign Progress: Navigate to Logs → Background Processes to view:

• Current campaign status
• Creation, Start, and Last update date and time
• Any errors encountered

Verification: After the campaign completes (or during execution), open sample posts from your target list to verify:

• Keywords were converted to backlinks correctly
• URLs are properly formatted
• Anchor text appears natural in context
• Links are clickable and point to correct destinations

Creating Internal Backlink Campaigns

Internal backlinks are one of the most powerful SEO strategies available with Turbo Subdomains. They allow you to create strategic connections between content within your private blog network, distributing page authority and creating topical relevance signals.

Click Create Backlinks and select Internal Backlinks from the dialog.

Understanding Internal Backlinks Structure

Internal backlink campaigns have a unique two-part structure:

Backlink Source (Left Section)
These are the articles that will contain the backlinks. Links are placed within these posts, pointing to your target content.

Backlink Target (Right Section)
These are the articles that will receive the backlinks. These are your destination pages—the content you want to build authority for.

Think of it as: Source → points to → Target

Upper Section Configuration

The upper portion contains settings identical to External Backlink campaigns:

• Campaign Name: Descriptive identifier for this internal linking campaign
• Customer Name: Assign to new or existing customer
• Tags: Organizational labels
• Keyword to Replace: Keywords that will become internal links
• Anchor Text Checkbox: Use keyword as anchor (recommended) or replace with naked URL
• Description: Internal notes about campaign purpose
• URLs: In internal campaigns, leave this field empty initially—target URLs are generated automatically from selected posts
• Total Number of Backlinks: How many internal links to create
• Spread Across Number of Days: Distribution timeline
• Start Date: Campaign start date
• Post Now: Immediate execution option

Key Difference from External Backlinks: Instead of manually entering target URLs, you’ll select target posts from your network, and backlinks get created..

Backlink Source Configuration

The left section determines where internal backlinks will be placed.

Keyword to Replace
Enter the keywords that should be converted into internal links within source articles. Use the pipe | separator for multiple options.

Strategic Keyword Selection: Choose keywords that naturally appear in your content and make logical connections to your target articles.

Example for a Dental SEO Network:

dental implants|implant procedure|tooth replacement

 

When these keywords appear in source articles, they’ll become clickable links pointing to your target content about dental implants.

Keyword to Exclude
Specify keywords that should be avoided. Articles containing these exclusion keywords will NOT be listed as potential backlink sources.

Use Case: Prevent backlinks from competing content or articles with conflicting messaging.

Example:

• Keyword to Replace: dental implants
• Keyword to Exclude: dental implant failure|implant problems
• Result: Articles discussing implant problems won’t link to your positive implant procedure content

Article Date Range
Filter source articles by publication date. Set a “From” date and “To” date to target specific content timeframes.

Strategy Considerations:

• Newer Content: Link from recent articles to establish connections quickly
• Older Content: Link from established posts to pass accumulated authority
• Balanced Approach: Mix of both for natural linking patterns

Search Category
Search for specific categories/subdomains by name to narrow your source article selection.

Filter Categories by Tags
Filter categories that have specific tags. This helps target campaigns to related content groups or specific niches.

Select Category to Add Posts
Choose which categories/subdomains should be searched for source articles. Use Ctrl+Click (Windows) or Cmd+Click (Mac) for multiple selections.

After selecting source categories, click Search Posts to populate the source article list.

Backlink Target Configuration

The right section determines what content will receive internal backlinks.

Keyword Search
Enter keywords to search for target articles. Only articles containing these keywords will be listed as potential targets.

Strategic Approach:

• Use your main topic keywords
• Target pillar content or money pages
• Focus on articles you want to rank higher

Article Date Range
Filter target articles by publication date. This determines which articles are eligible to receive backlinks.

Common Strategy: Target older, established content that has accumulated some authority but needs internal link support to rank higher.

Search Category
Search for specific categories/subdomains by name.

Filter Categories by Tags
Use tags to identify relevant target categories.

Select Category to Add Posts
This is where internal backlinks diverge into two powerful options:

Option 1: Subdomain Homepage Backlinks

Enable the Subdomain Homepage checkbox when you want to build authority for subdomain home pages rather than individual posts.

When checked:

• You select the subdomains rather than individual posts
• Internal backlinks point to subdomain home pages
• Perfect for building top-level authority in your network

Use Case Example:
You have a subdomain dentalimplants.yourdomain.com and want to build authority for its homepage. Your campaign places internal links throughout your network that point to https://dentalimplants.yourdomain.com/

Strategic Application:

• Building authority for new subdomains
• Strengthening subdomain homepages for competitive keywords
• Creating a hierarchical link structure (many pages → subdomain home)

Selection Process:

1. Check “Subdomain Homepage”
2. Select which subdomains should receive homepage backlinks
3. Internal links will point to: https://subdomain-name.yourdomain.com

Option 2: Post-to-Post Internal Backlinks

Leave the Subdomain Homepage checkbox unchecked to create links between individual articles.

When unchecked:

• Search and select specific target posts
• Internal backlinks point to individual article URLs
• Perfect for topic clustering and content silos

Use Case Example:
You have a comprehensive “Dental Implant Procedure Guide” post that should rank highly. Create an internal backlink campaign that links dozens of related posts to this pillar article.

Selection Process:

1. Leave “Subdomain Homepage” unchecked
2. Enter target keywords in the search field
3. Select target categories
4. Click Search Posts
5. Review and select specific posts that should receive backlinks

Strategic Application for Topic Clusters:

• Create pillar content (comprehensive main article)
• Create supporting content (detailed subtopic articles)
• Use internal backlinks: Supporting articles → Pillar content
• This signals topical authority to search engines

Example Structure:

• Pillar Article: “Complete Guide to Dental Implants” (target)
• Supporting Articles (sources):
  • “Dental Implant Cost Breakdown”
  • “Dental Implant Recovery Timeline”
  • “Types of Dental Implants Explained”
  • “Dental Implant vs Dentures Comparison”

All supporting articles link to the pillar article, building its authority.

Finalize and Save Internal Backlink Campaign

After configuring both Backlink Source and Backlink Target sections:

1. Review your selections:
   • Verify source articles are appropriate
   • Confirm target articles/subdomains are correct
   • Check keyword configurations
   • Validate scheduling settings
2. Click Save Keyword to create the campaign

What Happens Next:

• Campaign saved to database
• Internal backlinks scheduled according to timeline
• Background processes begin creating links
• Progress visible in Logs → Background Processes

Monitoring Internal Backlinks:

1. Navigate to Logs → Background Processes
2. Locate your campaign in the list
3. Monitor backlinks created vs. remaining
4. Check for any errors

Verification Steps:

1. Open several source articles
2. Verify keywords converted to clickable links
3. Click links to confirm they point to correct target posts/subdomains
4. Check that anchor text appears natural in context
5. Verify links open in the same or new tab as appropriate

Internal Backlink Best Practices

Link Distribution
Avoid concentrating too many internal links in individual posts. Use the “Limit Posts Per Subdomain” feature to ensure even distribution.

Recommended Limits:

• 2-3 internal backlinks per 500-word article
• 4-5 internal backlinks per 1000+ word article
• Never exceed 5 internal links per article

Anchor Text Diversity
Don’t use identical anchor text for every internal link. Vary your “Keyword to Replace” entries across campaigns.

Example Diversity Strategy:

• Campaign 1: dental implants|implant procedure
• Campaign 2: tooth replacement solution|permanent teeth
• Campaign 3: implant dentistry|implant specialists

All point to the same target but use different anchor text, creating natural variation.

Contextual Relevance
Only create internal backlinks between topically related content. Links should provide genuine value to readers navigating between articles.

Bad Example: Linking from “dental insurance” to “orthodontic braces” (weak relevance)
Good Example: Linking from “dental implant cost” to “dental implant procedure” (strong relevance)

Avoid Over-Optimization
Don’t create hundreds of internal backlinks to a single target post in a short period. Spread campaigns over weeks or months for natural patterns.

Recommended Approach:

• Phase 1: Create 20-30 internal backlinks over 30 days
• Phase 2: Add 20-30 more over the next 30 days
• Phase 3: Maintain with occasional new backlinks

Monitor Performance
Track which internal backlink campaigns correlate with ranking improvements. Double down on strategies that work.

Hierarchical Linking Structure
Create a pyramid structure where:

• Many supporting posts link to fewer pillar posts
• Pillar posts link to subdomain homepages
• This passes authority upward through your content hierarchy

CSV Import for Backlink Campaigns

For agencies managing hundreds of backlink campaigns across multiple clients, CSV import provides massive time savings.

Accessing CSV Import

From the Keyword Link Replacer dashboard, click Import CSV in the top right corner.

Import Dialog:

• Download Template CSV: Download a pre-formatted template with sample data and column descriptions
• Choose File: Select your completed CSV file
• Upload Campaigns: Process the CSV and create campaigns

The CSV template file includes a detailed PDF document explaining each column and providing examples.

Backlink CSV Structure

The CSV template contains the following columns. Each row represents one backlink campaign.

Column A: Campaign Type
Specify whether this is an internal or external backlink campaign.

Valid Values:

• internal – Creates internal backlinks within your network
• external – Creates external backlinks to outside URLs

Column B: Campaign Name
Enter a unique, descriptive name for each campaign. This is how you’ll identify campaigns in the dashboard.

Best Practices:

• Include client name: “ClientABC Homepage Campaign”
• Include date/phase: “Q1-2025 Authority Links”
• Be specific: “Dental-Implants-Tier1-Links”

Column C: Customer Name
Enter the customer/client name this campaign belongs to.

How It Works:

• If customer name exists: Campaign is assigned to that customer
• If customer name is new: System creates new customer automatically
• Case-sensitive: “Client ABC” and “client abc” are different

Column D: Description

 Internal notes about the campaign. This is for your reference only.

Max Length: 500 characters

Example: “Phase 1 tier-1 links for dental implant service page. Focus on supporting posts from Q4 2024.”

 

Column E: Tags
Add organizational tags separated by pipe symbols.

Format: tag1|tag2|tag3

Example: dental|tier1|q1-2025

Column F: Keyword to Replace
The keywords that will become backlinks. Separate multiple keywords with pipes.

Format: keyword1|keyword2|keyword3

Example: dental implants|implant procedure|tooth replacement

 

Column G: Target URLs (External Campaigns Only)
For external backlinks, enter destination URLs. For internal backlinks, leave this blank.

Format: One URL per line within the cell, or separate with pipes
Requirements: Must include https:// or http://

Example:

https://www.client-site.com

https://www.client-site.com/services

https://www.client-site.com/contact

 

Internal Backlinks: Leave this column empty. Target URLs are generated from selected posts/subdomains.

 

Column H: Source Filter – Date From
Only include source articles published on or after this date.

Format: MM-DD-YYYY

Example: 01-01-2024 (only articles from 2024 onward)

Column I: Source Filter – Date To
Only include source articles published on or before this date.

Format: MM-DD-YYYY

Example: 12-31-2024 (only articles from 2024)

Column J: Total Backlinks
Number of backlinks this campaign should create.

Valid Values: Any positive integer (1, 50, 500, etc.)

Considerations:

• More backlinks = longer processing time
• Ensure you have enough source posts to accommodate
• Spread large campaigns across multiple CSV rows for better control

Column K: Max Keyword Count Per Article

Number that defines how many maximum number of backlinks can be created in each article using this campaign.

 

Column L: Spread Across Days
Number of days to distribute backlink creation.

Calculation: Total Backlinks ÷ Days = Backlinks per day

Example:

• Total Backlinks: 100
• Spread Across Days: 20
• Result: 5 backlinks created per day for 20 days

After Successful Upload:

• Success message appears with number of campaigns created
• New campaigns appear in Keyword Link Replacer dashboard
• Background processes begin when the user manually edit and activate them

CSV Best Practices

Start Small
Upload 5-10 campaigns initially to test your CSV format and configuration before scaling to hundreds of rows.

Consistent Naming
Use standardized naming conventions across campaigns for easier management:

• ClientName-Type-Phase-Date
• Example: DentalClinic-Internal-Phase1-202501

Logical Grouping
Group related campaigns together in the CSV for easier tracking:

• All campaigns for one client
• All campaigns for one niche
• All campaigns for one project phase

Document Your Strategy
Use the Description column (Column G) to document:

• Campaign goals
• Link building strategy
• Target rankings
• Project phase

Schedule Strategically
Don’t create all backlinks simultaneously:

• Spread campaigns over weeks/months
• Stagger start dates across rows
• Use realistic daily quotas

Backup Your CSVs
Save completed CSVs for:

• Future reference
• Audit trails
• Campaign replication
• Client reporting