How to add a Table of contents in Wordpress using the RankMath SEO plugin?

Yes, you heard that right. Now you can add a table of contents in Wordpress using the rankmath SEO plugin. They have finally added the most requested feature in the plugin.

To use the Rankmath Table of contents block follows the below steps.

Just update the RankMath SEO plugin to the latest version and open the post editor.

Now click on the plus icon and search for the table of contents block by rankmath.

table of contents block by rankmath

Now add it and your table of contents will be automatically generated in your Wordpress website ready to use. You can check how it looks in the below screenshot.

TOC block generated by rankmath

You can further customize the TOC by selecting the headings tags that you want to include in your table of contents.

You can also change the text color, background color, etc. Although it doesn’t have many customization options available, it helps jobs be done easily without using a separate plugin.

You can watch the below video to learn more about this.

How to add a table of contents in wordpress

Benefits of Table of contents

A table of contents (TOC) can be beneficial for SEO in a number of ways:

1. Improved user experience: A TOC allows users to easily navigate through a long piece of content, making it more likely that they will stay on the page longer and explore more of the content. This can lead to a lower bounce rate, which is a positive signal for search engines.
2. Internal linking: A TOC can provide a structure for internal linking within a webpage, which can help search engines understand the hierarchy and organization of the content on the page. This can also help users quickly find related content on the page.
3. Keyword targeting: By including relevant keywords in the headings and subheadings of the TOC, you can help search engines understand the content and relevance of the page.
4. Structured data: A TOC can be marked up with structured data, which can help search engines understand the content and organization of the page. This can lead to enhanced search results, such as the display of a TOC in the search results or the inclusion of a TOC in the Google Knowledge Panel.

Overall, a TOC can help make a webpage more user-friendly and easier for search engines to understand, which can lead to improved search engine rankings and increased traffic.