Internal Linking Strategy for SEO: A Complete Guide
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Internal links are hyperlinks that point to other pages on the same website. They're one of the most underutilized SEO tools.
Why Internal Links Matter
- Distribute link equity (PageRank) across your site
- Help Google discover and index new pages
- Establish content hierarchy and topical relationships
- Keep users engaged and reduce bounce rate
Strategy Framework
- Pillar and cluster: Create hub pages that link to related subtopic pages
- Contextual links: Link naturally within body content, not just navigation
- Descriptive anchor text: Use keyword-relevant text, not "click here"
- Reasonable quantity: 3-10 internal links per 1000 words
- Link to deep pages: Don't only link to your homepage and main pages
- Fix broken links: Audit regularly for 404s
Tools
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