Smart Internal Links
That Boost Rankings
Internal Linking automatically identifies strategic linking opportunities across your content. Distribute page authority effectively, improve site structure, and help readers discover your best content.
Why Internal Linking Matters
Strategic internal links are one of the most underutilized SEO tactics
Authority Distribution
High-authority pages pass link equity to pages you link to. Strategic internal links help new content rank faster.
Site Structure
Clear internal linking helps Google understand your site structure and the relationship between different pages and topics.
User Experience
Internal links help visitors discover related content, increasing time on site and reducing bounce rates - signals Google rewards.
Smart Linking Strategies
Contextual Relevance
Internal Linking identifies contextually relevant connections between your articles. Links that make sense to readers and search engines.
- Semantic topic matching
- Natural anchor text suggestions
- User intent alignment
Authority Flow
Analyze your current authority distribution and suggest links that help underperforming pages gain ranking power from stronger pages.
- PageRank flow optimization
- Strategic link placement
- Authority amplification
Pillar-Cluster Links
Automatically build pillar-cluster relationships that strengthen topical authority. Perfect for content created with Topic Scaler.
- Hub and spoke architecture
- Topic cluster reinforcement
- Hierarchical structure
Orphan Page Recovery
Identify orphaned pages with no internal links and suggest strategic connections to bring them into your content ecosystem.
- Find isolated content
- Suggest integration points
- Improve crawlability
How Internal Linking Works
Content Analysis
Internal Linking crawls your entire site to understand your content library, topics covered, and existing link structure.
Opportunity Identification
AI identifies contextually relevant linking opportunities based on semantic relationships, topical relevance, and authority distribution needs.
Priority Ranking
Opportunities are ranked by impact. High-priority links offer the most SEO value, helping you focus on changes that matter.
Implementation
Get exact placement recommendations with anchor text suggestions. Implement links manually or let Harbor's Author add them automatically in new content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internal links should each page have?
There's no magic number, but 3-10 contextual internal links per article is typical. Focus on quality and relevance rather than quantity. Internal Linking suggests optimal link density.
Will this tool edit my existing content?
No. Internal Linking provides suggestions and recommendations. You decide which links to add and implement them on your own or through your CMS.
Does this work with WordPress?
Yes! Internal Linking works with any CMS. For WordPress users, export suggestions and implement them in your editor. Future versions may include direct WordPress integration.
How often should I review internal linking?
Run analysis quarterly or whenever you publish a batch of new content. Internal linking opportunities grow as your content library expands.
Build a Powerful Link Structure
Stop leaving SEO value on the table. Use Internal Linking to distribute authority strategically and help all your content rank better.
Try Harbor today and start ranking your content like never before
