skills/seo/on-page/internal-links/SKILL.md
When the user wants to optimize internal linking, fix orphan pages, or improve link structure. Also use when the user mentions "internal links," "internal linking," "anchor text," "link equity," "internal linking strategy," or "orphan pages." For IA, use website-structure.
npx skillsauth add kostja94/marketing-skills internal-linksInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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Guides internal linking strategy for SEO: crawlability, link equity distribution, and user navigation.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for site structure and key pages.
Identify:
| Principle | Guideline | |-----------|-----------| | Depth | Important pages within 3 clicks from homepage | | Orphan pages | Avoid; ensure every page has at least one internal link; see site-crawlability for technical detection and crawl issues | | Hub-to-spoke | Link from hub/pillar pages to cluster articles; topic cluster structure | | Contextual | Place links in relevant body content, not just footers |
| Principle | Guideline | |-----------|-----------| | Descriptive | Use anchor text that describes the target page | | Variation | Avoid over-optimization; use natural variation | | Keyword | Include target keyword when natural |
| Location | Use | |----------|-----| | First paragraph | Primary link to related content | | Body | Contextual links throughout | | Related/Recommended | End-of-article links | | Navigation | Key site sections |
| Issue | Fix | |-------|-----| | Orphan pages | Add internal links from hub pages or navigation; site-crawlability for technical audit | | Too many links | Focus on most important; avoid link stuffing | | Generic anchors | Use descriptive "learn more about X" instead of "click here" | | Broken links | Audit and fix 404s; see site-crawlability for technical audit |
data-ai
When the user wants to add or optimize Twitter Card metadata for X (Twitter) link previews. Also use when the user mentions "Twitter Card," "twitter:card," "twitter:image," "twitter:title," "X preview," or "tweet preview." For Facebook/LinkedIn previews, use open-graph.
testing
When the user wants to add or optimize Open Graph metadata for social sharing. Also use when the user mentions "Open Graph," "og:tags," "og:title," "og:image," "og:description," "Facebook preview," "LinkedIn preview," or "social share preview." For X (Twitter) link previews, use twitter-cards. For SERP title/description, use title-tag and meta-description.
tools
When the user wants to create, optimize, or structure Terms of Service page. Also use when the user mentions "terms of service," "terms and conditions," "terms of use," "user agreement," "ToS," "legal terms," "service agreement," or "terms page." For legal overview page, use legal-page-generator.
development
When the user wants to create or optimize a shipping or delivery information page. Also use when the user mentions "shipping," "delivery," "shipping policy," "delivery times," "shipping page," "free shipping," "shipping rates," "delivery options," "shipping info," "cross-border shipping," "international delivery," or "order tracking." For legal overview, use legal-page-generator.