Internal Link Planning Sheet
Plan contextual links between related pages so important topics form a useful site network instead of isolated URLs.
Working record
| Check | What to do | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Target page | Choose the canonical destination that answers the reader's next question. | The target page record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Supporting page | Identify the page whose explanation naturally creates a reason to follow the link. | The supporting page record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Anchor phrase | Use words that describe the destination in the surrounding sentence. Avoid keyword lists as anchors. | The anchor phrase record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Reason | Write the reader task the link supports. Remove the link if no useful relationship can be explained. | The reason record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Placement | Place the link beside the explanation that makes the destination relevant. Check it in the rendered page. | The placement record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
Review the decision
Plan contextual links between related pages so important topics form a useful site network instead of isolated URLs. Keep target page, supporting page, anchor phrase attached to the conclusion so the next owner can challenge the assumptions. Resolve missing evidence before treating this record as approval.
Continue the decision
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Calculation and source notes
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Content updated: October 11, 2026