The web began as a graph of simple, static hyperlinks. Over time, hyperlinks have gained attributes like rel tags, microdata, and routing metadata, but the basic idea — a link pointing from one resource to another — has remained the same. NthLink proposes an evolution: treat links as ranked, contextual relationships rather than isolated pointers. Instead of a single static href, an nthlink is a dynamic, position-aware connection that adapts to context, author intent, and user behavior. At its core, nthlink introduces two ideas. First, each link carries a contextual signature: metadata describing why it exists (topic, intent, confidence), when it should be promoted (freshness, relevance window), and how it connects to other links (hierarchy, sibling relationships). Second, links are assigned an ordinal or rank within a page or context — the nth position matters. The "nth" is not merely visual order but an indicator used by algorithms to weight prominence, priority, and expected user intent. Use cases are broad. For content platforms, nthlink can surface the most relevant resources dynamically: a user reading a news article could receive links ranked by timeliness and trustworthiness rather than a fixed editorial list. For e-commerce, product pages might expose nthlinks for accessories, warranties, or reviews prioritized by user profile and past purchases. In knowledge bases, nthlink can cluster supporting docs and present the most probable next steps based on the user’s path. Implementation can leverage existing standards: JSON-LD or microdata to encode contextual metadata, rel attributes to signal link relationships, and a lightweight ordinal attribute (e.g., data-nth or nthrel) to record position and ranking intent. On the client or server, a link-ranking service would combine signals — topic similarity, CTR history, personalization, and editorial rules — to determine which nthlinks to render or highlight. Benefits include improved discoverability, better user flow, and more meaningful analytics. By making link intent explicit and ranking links contextually, sites can reduce information overload and guide users more effectively. For SEO, search engines could use nthlink signals to better understand page architecture and the importance of linked content, while publishers can experiment with link prominence without altering core content. Challenges exist: standardizing metadata, ensuring privacy in personalized ranking, and preventing manipulation. NthLink’s promise lies in balancing automated ranking with transparent author control. As the web grows more complex, rethinking links as contextual, ranked connections rather than static anchors may be the next step in making information easier to find and use.