Backlinks

Backlinks create a bidirectional web of connections between pages.

How It Works

When you link from Page A to Page B:

<!-- In page-a.md -->
See also [Page B](/notes/page-b/)

Page B automatically shows a "Backlinks" section listing Page A.

Why Backlinks Matter

Traditional organization is hierarchical:

Categories contain pages
Finding related content requires manual curation

Backlinks enable networked organization:

Any page can link to any other
Connections emerge as you write
Old content surfaces through new content

Digital Garden Pattern

Backlinks are essential for @digital-garden style sites:

Write atomic notes on single topics
Link liberally between notes
Let the network structure emerge
Discover connections through backlinks

Excluded Collections

The slides/ collection doesn't participate in backlinks. Slides are typically standalone presentations that shouldn't clutter other pages' backlinks.

Backlink Display

Backlinks appear at the bottom of each page:

<section class="backlinks">
  <h2>Backlinks</h2>
  <ul>
    <li><a href="/blog/post/">Related Post</a></li>
    <li><a href="/notes/topic/">Topic Note</a></li>
  </ul>
</section>

Style them in your layout CSS.