SEO FoundationsFebruary 8, 20266 min read
Internal Linking for New Sites: A Simple System
A lightweight internal-linking system that helps new sites get indexed faster and builds topical authority.
Internal links are one of the fastest levers you control. A simple system can speed up indexing and concentrate authority where it matters.
Why Internal Links Matter
- Help crawlers discover new pages
- Distribute authority across your site
- Improve user navigation and time on site
The Hub and Spoke Model
Create a single hub page for each core topic, then link all supporting posts back to the hub.
Anchor Text Rules
- Use descriptive anchors, not generic text
- Mix exact and partial matches
- Keep anchors short and natural
Weekly Linking Routine
- Every new post links to its hub
- Update 2 older posts to link to the new one
- Add a sidebar or footer link for top pages
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