deep link

[ deep lingk ]

noun

1. a link that sends traffic to an internal web page with more relevant or specific content, rather than to the website's homepage, such as to attract and retain site visitors or to increase user engagement.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to create a link to (an internal web page or its content), rather than linking to the website's homepage.

Other Words From

• deep link·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep link¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; deep ( def ) + (hyper)link ( def )

Example Sentences

Implementing deep links typically means getting developer support, which may be a limited resource in your organization.

From Search Engine Land

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Sadly, this is not a feature and AMP will still be the default URL for mobile searches, over the site’s main URL or app deep link URL.

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Marketers can use these tools in Google Ads to see which types of deep links they have, how to fix ones that aren’t working and estimate the ROI opportunity of implementing deep links.

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Elrich, who has long had deep links to the activist community in Montgomery, said his efforts on climate have been bound by “things beyond my control,” from state and federal regulations to disagreements with the council.

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