Issue: Pages that require more than 3 clicks to reach from the homepage are less likely to be visited by users or crawled by search engines, reducing their visibility and impact on SEO.
Fix: Adjust your internal linking structure so important pages are no more than 3 clicks away from the homepage.
How to Fix for Beginners
- Identify Deep Pages: Use an SEO tool or sitemap to find pages that require more than 3 clicks to access.
- Example:
https://example.com/category/subcategory/pagemight be too deep.
- Example:
- Add Internal Links: Link these deep pages from higher-level pages closer to the homepage.
- Example: Add a link to the page in a category menu or a popular articles section.
- Use Navigation Menus: Include important pages in dropdown menus, sidebars, or footer links for easier access.
- Example: Place links to “Services” or “Products” directly in the main navigation bar.
- Review Site Structure: Simplify your site’s hierarchy to make critical pages easier to reach without creating too many levels.
- Test Click Depth: After updates, navigate your site like a user to ensure essential pages are reachable within 3 clicks.
Tip: Shallow site structures improve SEO and make it easier for users and search engines to find your content.