Internal Linking Strategy with Thematic Authority Map

Develop a complete internal linking strategy for [WEBSITE URL] in the [NICHE] niche, which has [NUMBER] indexed pages.

**Phase 1 — Current Mapping:**
Using data from Screaming Frog or Ahrefs Site Audit, identify:
- Orphan pages (zero internal links received)
- Pages with excessive internal links (>100)
- Average click depth (ideal: ≤3 clicks from homepage)
- Pages with the highest internal authority (link equity)

**Phase 2 — Thematic Silo Architecture:**
Organize content into clusters:
- Define [NUMBER] pillar pages (core business themes)
- For each pillar page, list 8-15 cluster pages (subtopics)
- Map bidirectional links: cluster → pillar and pillar → cluster
- Identify cross-linking opportunities between related silos

**Phase 3 — Implementation Map:**
For each priority page, provide:
- Page URL
- 3-5 internal links that should BE ADDED to it (with suggested anchor text)
- 3-5 pages that should LINK TO it (with suggested anchor text)
- Anchor text: mix of exact, partial, branded, and generic (proportions)

**Phase 4 — Automation and Maintenance:**
- Rules for new content (internal linking checklist before publishing)
- Plugin/tool suggestions for managing internal links
- Quarterly review calendar
- KPIs: reduction in orphan pages, improved crawl depth, increase in pageviews/session

Prioritize the [NUMBER] pages with the highest traffic potential according to SEMrush.