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Internal Linking Checklist
A comprehensive checklist to optimize your internal linking strategy for better SEO.
Identify your pillar pages and topic clusters
Map out contextual link opportunities between related content
Ensure every page has at least 3 internal links
Use descriptive anchor text that includes target keywords
Link from high-authority pages to important content
Create a logical hierarchy from pillar to cluster to supporting
Avoid orphan pages with no internal links
Update old content with links to new articles
Review and fix broken internal links regularly
Balance link distribution across your site