How to Use Internal Links for Better Rankings and User Experience

Learn how to use internal linking to boost your SEO, improve crawlability, and guide your visitors to high-converting pages. A must-read for content creators and marketers.


Why Internal Linking Matters for SEO

Internal links connect one page on your website to another. While it seems simple, it’s one of the most underrated yet powerful SEO strategies.

At The Digital Oracle, we’ve seen websites jump multiple positions on Google simply by improving internal link structure.

Benefits of Internal Linking:

  • Distributes page authority across your site

  • Helps Google discover and index new content

  • Improves user engagement and session duration

  • Guides visitors to valuable, high-converting content


How to Use Internal Links Strategically

1. Use Descriptive Anchor Text

Avoid generic phrases like “click here.” Instead, use natural, keyword-rich anchor text. For example:

2. Link From High-Traffic to Conversion Pages

Pages that get lots of traffic (like blog posts) should link to:

  • Your service or product pages

  • Your contact or lead-gen forms

  • Downloadables like The SEO Cheat Sheet

3. Create Content Hubs (Topic Clusters)

Choose a core topic and link related blog posts to a pillar page. This builds topical authority and makes it easier for Google to understand your site structure.

4. Don’t Overdo It

Too many links on a page can dilute SEO value. Stick to 3–5 relevant internal links per 1,000 words, unless the content naturally calls for more.


Internal Linking Checklist

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