Free Internal Link Checker
Analyze your internal linking structure for better SEO and navigation.
How does your site compare?
Pages with 10+ relevant internal links tend to rank 40% better than pages with fewer than 3 internal links.
Based on analysis of internal link count, anchor text diversity, and internal-to-external link ratio.
Your page has a healthy number of internal links with diverse anchor text and a good internal-to-external ratio.
How to fix this
Add relevant internal links, use descriptive anchor text, and ensure all important pages are interconnected.
- 1Link to 5-10 related pages from each piece of content using descriptive anchor text.
- 2Add contextual links within body content, not just navigation menus.
- 3Use descriptive anchor text that tells users and search engines what the linked page is about.
- 4Check for orphaned pages — every important page should have at least one internal link pointing to it.
- 5Prioritize linking to your most important pages (money pages, conversion pages) from multiple locations.
Quick tips by platform
WordPress: Use Yoast SEO's internal linking suggestions or Link Whisper plugin for automated recommendations.
Wix: Add links within text content using the text editor. Use the Add Link dialog to find internal pages.
Squarespace: Link to related pages within content blocks and use Summary blocks for automatic content linking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are internal links important for SEO?
Internal links help search engines discover and understand your site structure. They distribute page authority (link equity) across your site and help users navigate to related content.
How many internal links should a page have?
There's no fixed number, but most well-optimized pages have 5-20 internal links. The key is relevance — link to pages that are genuinely related to the current content.
What is anchor text diversity?
Anchor text diversity means using varied, descriptive link text instead of the same phrase repeatedly. Good diversity signals natural linking. Avoid using "click here" or repeating exact-match keywords.
What are orphaned pages?
Orphaned pages have no internal links pointing to them. Search engines may never discover these pages, and they receive no link equity. Every important page should be linked from at least one other page.
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