Internal linking
Links from your own pages to other pages on your site.
What it means
On-site links that pass context and authority and create crawl paths between pages.
Why it matters for indexing
Pages with strong internal links are discovered and prioritised faster; orphaned pages are crawled last — or never.
How to check it
Check the “Links” report in Search Console, or crawl your site to find pages with zero internal links.
How FastIndexing helps
Our diagnostics flag orphan and weakly-linked URLs so you strengthen discovery before submitting.
Frequently asked questions
What is internal linking?
Internal linking is linking from one page on your site to another. It passes context and authority and creates the crawl paths search engines follow.
What are internal linking best practices?
Link from relevant, high-authority pages, use descriptive anchor text, keep important pages within a few clicks of the home page, and eliminate orphan pages.
Does internal linking help indexing?
Yes — well-linked pages are discovered and prioritized faster; orphaned pages may never be crawled.