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Internal Linking

Internal linking is connecting your own pages to each other through hyperlinks in your content. It's one of the most underrated SEO tactics: it passes 'link equity' between pages, helps Google understand your site structure, keeps visitors on your site longer, and guides users through your funnel. Every content page should link to at least 3–5 related pages, including service pages and CTAs.

Real-World Example

For example, a blog post about 'ABM strategy' should link to your ABM service page, your ABM tools guide, and related articles — both to help readers find relevant content and to pass SEO authority to high-value pages.

At Cactus

We run internal linking audits on client sites regularly — it's a free SEO improvement that most companies systematically neglect.

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