Topical Authority

Topical authority is the expertise and credibility a website demonstrates on a subject through comprehensive, interconnected, high-quality content.

What is topical authority?

Topical authority is the perceived expertise and credibility a website demonstrates on a specific subject through comprehensive, interconnected, high-quality content. When a site consistently publishes in-depth content covering all aspects of a topic—including related subtopics and common questions—search engines and AI models recognize it as an authoritative source, increasing its visibility in both traditional search results and AI-generated answers.

Building topical authority involves several key strategies:

Creating topic clusters with pillar pages and supporting content
Establishing clear content relationships through strategic internal linking
Publishing comprehensive, in-depth content that addresses user intent across all stages of the search journey
Consistently updating and expanding content to maintain authority

These signals inform Google and other search engines that your site offers the most comprehensive and trustworthy information on the subject.

Learn more: Explore strategies to build topical authority with our comprehensive Topical Authority guide.

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