Content & Topical Authority
Topic Cluster
A content architecture where a pillar page links to related subtopic pages to build topical authority.
Industry TermLast updated: 2026-09-16
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Content & Topical AuthorityA topic cluster is a content architecture where a comprehensive pillar page covers a broad topic and links to narrower subtopic pages that explore specific aspects. This structure builds topical authority and helps search engines understand the relationship between pages.
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