Hierarchy Utility

Internal Link Visualiser

A powerful node-graph generator that maps the relationships between your pages. Identify isolated clusters and optimize your internal authority distribution.

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Hierarchy Diagnostics

Total Nodes12
Orphan Pages2
Avg. Click Depth2.4

WarningAn isolated cluster was detected. "Isolated Cluster" and its children lack links from the primary site structure.

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The Architecture of Authority

Search engines don't see your site as a list of pages; they see it as a relationships graph. Internal links are the "roads" that crawlers use to navigate your entities and distribute value.

Isolated Clusters

Large sites often develop "Island" structures where sections are only linked to each other but not to the main site body. This prevents authority from flowing into potentially valuable content.

Crawl Traps

Excessive internal linking to utility pages (like search filters or paginated results) can deplete your crawl budget before bots reach your evergreen articles.

Hierarchy Best Practices

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    Logical Siloing

    Organize related topics into clear categories to help search engines understand your topical clusters.

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    Descriptive Anchors

    Use target keywords in link anchor text rather than "click here" to provide semantic context to bots.

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    Flat Architecture

    Minimize click depth to ensure authority isn't diluted by unnecessary navigational layers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are orphan pages?

Orphan pages are pages on your website that have no internal links pointing to them. They are extremely difficult for search engines to discover and value, often leading to zero rankings even for high-quality content.

What is ideal click depth?

Generally, most SEOs recommend that every important page on your site should be reachable within 3 clicks of the home page. High depth (4+) often signals to Google that a page is of lower priority.

How does internal authority flow work?

Authority (often called "Link Juice") flows through your site structure. Pages with many internal links (especially from the home page or high-authority hubs) are perceived as more important by search algorithms.