Where to Find This Tab
Go to SEO Rank Genius → Tools & Analytics → Link Graph (sixth tab under the “Tools” group).
How to Read the Graph
The Link Graph renders a force-directed network diagram where:
Nodes = pages · Lines = links · Size = link count · Color = type
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Node (circle) | A page on your site. Larger = more inbound links. |
| Edge (line) | A link between two pages. Direction shows which page links to which. |
| Cluster | Groups of tightly interconnected pages (good for topic authority). |
| Orphan node | A page with zero inbound internal links (amber) — needs attention. |
Interactions
- Hover a node to see its title, URL, and link count
- Click a node to highlight its connections and dim everything else
- Drag nodes to rearrange the layout
- Scroll to zoom in/out
- Double-click a node to open that page in a new tab
Filters & Controls
- Post type filter — Show only Posts, Pages, or specific custom types
- Minimum links — Hide nodes with fewer than N connections to reduce clutter
- Show orphans — Toggle visibility of unlinked pages
- Export — Download the graph data as JSON or an SVG image
Practical Use Cases
- Find orphan pages — Isolated nodes need internal links to be discovered by search engines
- Validate silo structure — Clusters should correspond to your topic silos
- Identify over-linked hubs — Very large nodes may be cannibalizing link equity
- Discover missing connections — Two related topics with no link between them
Best practice: Every published page should have at least 2–3 internal links pointing to it. Orphan pages are invisible to search engines if they’re not in your sitemap.
Troubleshooting
Graph is Empty
- Run a full site scan from the Dashboard first — the graph uses the link database.
- Sites with fewer than 5 published pages may not render a meaningful graph.
Graph is Too Cluttered
- Use the minimum-links filter to hide low-connection pages.
- Filter to a single post type to focus on specific content.