How topic clusters improve SEO
By covering a topic comprehensively and interlinking the pages, you signal expertise to Google and spread authority across the cluster. The pillar ranks for the broad head term while clusters capture long-tail queries, and internal links pass equity in both directions. This glossary itself is a cluster - many term pages supporting hubs and tools.
Pro tip
Build the cluster around how your audience thinks, not your product menu. Map their questions first, create a page for each, and link them to the pillar.
Key takeaways
A topic cluster is a pillar page plus interlinked subtopic pages.
It signals topical authority to search engines.
The pillar wins the head term; clusters win long-tail queries.
Internal links pass authority across the whole cluster.
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