Confirm no cluster pages require more than three clicks from homepage.
- Confirm no cluster pages require more than three clicks from homepage1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Shallow crawl depth ensures search engines crawl and index cluster pages effectively, supporting timely rankings.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Conduct a site crawl with tools like Screaming Frog.
- Analyze click depth of cluster pages from homepage.
- Identify pages deeper than three clicks.
- Revise site navigation or internal linking to reduce depth.
- Monitor crawl depth monthly to maintain standards.
Watch for
Deep pages are crawled less frequently and inherit less link equity, reducing visibility.
Definition of done
All cluster pages are reachable within three clicks from homepage navigation.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.