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Also known as: pillar page, cornerstone content, hub content

Pillar Content

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Definition

Pillar Content: Pillar content is comprehensive, foundational content that covers a broad topic in depth and links to related cluster content. It serves as the hub in a hub-and-spoke content model, establishing topical authority and helping search engines understand your site structure. Pillar pages typically target competitive head terms and can be 3,000-10,000+ words.

Example Usage

β€œOur pillar page on 'Customer Onboarding' ranks #2 for the term and links to 15 cluster articles, driving 40% of our organic traffic.”

Common Misconceptions

Pillar content is just long content. It's about comprehensive coverage and strategic linking, not just word count.
One pillar per topic is enough. Large sites may have multiple pillars covering topic variations.
Pillars replace other content. They work best as part of a cluster strategy with supporting content.

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