Product suggestions for tracking internal links?
I have never used @screamingfrog before but I have been told it can help with keeping track of internal link structure. It's easy to track orphan pages from @SEMrush site audit and ensure each page has at least one internal link.
Specifically, I want to track the number of internal links to a page. If Page A has 2 internal links and Page B has 4, I want a system that visualises so that I can decide which page needs more incoming internal links. Any other tools that can help with this?
Open to suggestions based on any process that works for you.
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I recently discovered the Skyscraper Technique and HARO - for building backlinks. I just started working on it so I don't have any experience to share.
@vasylyna_verlan thanks for responding. I think you confused backlinks with internal links.
Backlinks are other website linking to your website. Internal links are different pages of your site linked to each other to help users navigate to more related content naturally and increase the page authority for new page by linking them on your own website's top performing pages.
In other words:
backlinks = high five from other websites when you publish high quality content
internal links = you patting your own back because hey, who said SEO is easy? ;)
@aishwaryalohi yes, you are right...sorry
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I bet @steveb and @natemathersonhave some thoughts here.
@rajiv_ayyangar thanks for tagging them!
@rajiv_ayyangar @aishwaryalohi I tend to think @SEMrush and @Ahrefs are the gold standard here. I use Semrush and their site audit tool has a built in way to track internal links, orphaned pages, etc. It's pricier than other tools but they've been around for a long time and there's a reason why everyone who works in SEO uses one of these two tools.
I agree,@steveb ! Long time Semrush user. But does it give the count of internal incoming links to a page? I can't seem to find it. I'm subscribed to the Pro Plan.
Hi,
Screamingforg is the best auditing tool ever, its the most powerful, I also use it for my own website, tracking different things,
Hey @aishwaryalohi
If you're looking for a tool to help track and visualize internal links, I think PageX could be a great fit! It gives real-time insights into your internal link structure, helping you spot orphan pages and see which ones need more internal links. The visual layout is really easy to understand, so you can quickly figure out where adjustments are needed.
PageX is more than just for internal linking though—it’s an all-in-one SEO audit tool. Some of its features include:
✅ SEO Health Checks
✅ Schema Validation
✅ Link Analysis
✅ Page Speed Audits
✅ Readability Scoring
What’s really nice is that PageX is completely free and works as a Chrome extension. No sign-ups required, just install it, and you're good to go.
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/pagex/albpbobmcpnpofkkanbdfbnoojhkdgfj
Also, PageX is launching soon on Product Hunt, so feel free to check it out when it's live! 😊
Hope that helps! Let me know if you'd like to know more.