Hub-and-Spoke Internal Linking Planner
Visualize your Topic Cluster. Enter your main topic and sub-topics to generate an optimized internal linking structure and visual map.
The Secret to “Topical Authority”
Search engines have evolved. They no longer just look for keywords; they look for Context. To rank for broad, competitive terms (like “Digital Marketing”), you cannot rely on a single page. You need a Topic Cluster.
The Hub-and-Spoke Model organizes your content into a library of expertise. A central “Pillar Page” (Hub) covers the topic broadly, while “Cluster Pages” (Spokes) cover specific sub-topics in depth.
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This Internal Linking Planner helps you visualize and architect this structure before you write a single word.
How the Link Flow Works
The Hub page links to every Spoke. This passes authority from your high-level page to your niche articles, helping them rank for long-tail keywords.
Every Spoke must link back to the Hub. This funnels PageRank from 10, 20, or 50 articles back to the main page, giving it the power to rank for difficult terms.
The Golden Rules of Anchor Text
Don’t just use “Click Here.” Your internal links tell Google what the target page is about.
- Descriptive: Use the target keyword. If linking to an SEO guide, use anchor text like “Advanced SEO Strategy.”
- Varied: Don’t use the exact same phrase 50 times. Use variations like “Search Engine Optimization tips,” “SEO guide,” etc.
- Contextual: Place links high up in the body content, not just in the footer or sidebar. Contextual links carry more weight.
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Planning a cluster is easy. Writing it is hard. Our content team builds comprehensive Hub & Spoke clusters that dominate search results.
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