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[Feature Request]: Orphan Page Detection & Internal Link Architecture Mapping #7

Description

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Problem

A solid site architecture requires pages to be well-linked internally. Currently, we crawl and list URLs, but we don't deeply analyze the relationship between those URLs. Users cannot easily identify "Orphan Pages" (pages that exist but have zero internal links pointing to them), which is a critical technical SEO issue.

Proposed Solution

Enhance the crawling engine to map the internal link architecture of the entire website.

Key Features:

  • In-links & Out-links Counting: For every URL, calculate exactly how many internal pages link to it, and how many it links out to.
  • Orphan Page Flagging: Specifically highlight indexable URLs that were found (e.g., via XML sitemap) but have 0 internal in-links.
  • Link Equity (PageRank) Estimation: Add a basic internal PageRank calculation to show which pages hold the most internal link authority.

Value

This is a staple feature in enterprise tools like Ahrefs and Sitebulb. Providing internal link analysis will allow SEO professionals to optimize their site structure and distribute link equity effectively.

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