Utilise internal linking to improve site structure and navigation

Content

Internal linking keeps your site visitors engaged by making it easy to navigate between pages. It’s free, but setting it up right can take time and effort. You’ll see benefits over time as users find it easier to explore your content.

Tools

Name Description Pricing Ease of Use
Ahrefs Ahrefs is a leading SEO toolset designed to empower marketing profess…
Paid Only
from $99.00/mo
Moderate
Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics platform that tracks and reports …
Paid Only
Moderate
Google Search Console Google Search Console is a powerful tool designed by Google to empowe…
Paid Only
Moderate
Moz Pro Moz Pro is a comprehensive SEO toolset designed to empower marketing …
Paid Only
from $99.00/mo
Moderate
SEMrush SEMrush is a comprehensive digital marketing tool designed to enhance…
Free
from $129.95/mo
Moderate
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Objectives

Name Description
Customer Satisfaction Customer Satisfaction as a marketing objective focuses on understandi…
Engagement Engagement in marketing refers to the interactions between a brand an…
Traffic Increasing website traffic is a fundamental marketing objective focus…
Trust and Loyalty Trust and loyalty are crucial marketing objectives that underpin long…

Demographics

Name Description
Professionals Professionals are a diverse group typically aged 25 to 55, marked by …
Small Business Owners Small Business Owners are a vital demographic characterized by their …
Tech Enthusiasts Tech Enthusiasts are a dynamic demographic known for their passion fo…
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Promotes

Name Description
Content Content is a fundamental element of contemporary marketing, encompass…
Digital Product A Digital Product refers to an intangible asset distributed in digita…
SaaS Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based service where instead o…
Service The 'Service' is an innovative solution tailored to address current c…
Training Course The Training Course is an educational program aimed at enhancing prof…

Sectors

Name Description
Arts and Entertainment The Arts and Entertainment sector is a dynamic industry encompassing …
Education The Education sector encompasses institutions such as schools, colleg…
Financial Services The Financial Services sector is a vital part of the global economy, …
Healthcare The Healthcare sector is a critical pillar of the global economy, enc…
Hospitality and Leisure The Hospitality and Leisure sector encompasses hotels, restaurants, t…
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Strategy

Name Description
Content Marketing Strategies Creating valuable content attracts and engages customers, building tr…
Digital Marketing Strategies Using online channels to reach customers can boost your visibility an…

Sub-strategy

Name Description
Content Optimization Strategy Enhancing your content to perform better in search results and engage…
SEO Strategy Improving your website to rank higher in search results, an SEO strat…

Technologies

Channel

Name Description
Content Content marketing is all about creating and sharing valuable content …

Sub-channel

Name Description
Blogs Blogs are a versatile way to connect with your audience by sharing va…
Webinars Webinars are online seminars that offer a cost-effective way to reach…
YouTube YouTube is an online platform where you can upload and view videos on…
Newsletters Newsletters are an effective way to keep your audience informed and e…
Promotional Emails Promotional emails are a direct way to reach customers with targeted …
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Quick Facts

Channel

Content

Advertising Type

Search

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Estimated Cost

Medium

Time to Impact

Short (Weeks)

Tags

B2B
B2C

Pros

  • Improves User Experience: Users can easily find relevant content, making their browsing experience pleasant and intuitive.
  • Boosts SEO: Search engines understand your site better, helping to rank your pages higher.
  • Increases Page Views: Proper linking encourages users to explore more pages on your site.
  • Enhances Content Discoverability: Helps users and search engines find your important content quickly.
  • Reduces Bounce Rate: Engaged users are less likely to leave, improving site metrics.
  • Strengthens Site Structure: A well-planned internal linking strategy creates a logical flow of information.
  • Facilitates Better Indexing: Helps search engine bots to index your pages effectively, improving search visibility.

Cons

  • Time-Consuming: Setting up a robust internal linking strategy requires considerable time and effort.
  • Maintenance Required: Keeping links updated and relevant is an ongoing task.
  • Risk of Broken Links: Changes and updates can lead to broken links if not managed properly.
  • Dependency on Content Quality: Poor content can diminish the effectiveness of internal links.
  • Not a Silver Bullet: Internal linking alone won’t solve all site navigation or SEO issues.
  • Technical Knowledge Needed: Requires an understanding of site architecture and SEO practices.
  • Can Be Overdone: Too many links can overwhelm users and diminish user experience.