What are Topical Clusters?
Topical clusters are content hubs linking related articles to a central pillar page, signaling expertise to Google for better rankings.
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What are Topical Clusters?
Topical clusters are a content strategy where you create a pillar page (broad topic) supported by 8-15 cluster pages (subtopics), all interlinked.
Structure:
- Pillar Page: Comprehensive guide (2000-4000 words) — e.g., "SEO Content Strategy"
- Cluster Pages: Specific subtopics (800-1200 words) — e.g., "Keyword Research for SEO", "On-Page Optimization"
- Internal Links: All cluster pages link to pillar + pillar links back
Why It Works:
- Signals topical authority to Google
- Improves crawl efficiency
- Boosts dwell time (users click related articles)
- Consolidates ranking power around pillar
- Accelerates content velocity by providing a clear roadmap for content creation
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What are Content Clusters?
Content clusters organize related content around pillar topics to build topical authority and improve search rankings through strategic [internal linking strategy](/glossary/en/internal-linking-strategy).
GlossaryWhat is Internal Linking Strategy?
Strategic internal linking connects your content, helps search engines understand site structure, and passes link equity to important pages.
GlossaryWhat is Keyword Intent Mapping?
Keyword intent mapping assigns each keyword to a user intent category (informational, commercial, transactional) to create the right content type.