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    Orphan Page

    An orphan page has no internal links pointing to it, making discovery and ranking harder unless it’s found via sitemap or external links.

    Definition

    An orphan page is a page with no internal links pointing to it. Crawlers may only find it via sitemaps or external links. Without internal link support, the page often receives less authority and weaker contextual signals.

    Why it matters

    • Harder for crawlers to discover and refresh
    • Lacks internal link equity and context
    • Common cause of “published but not found” pages

    How to implement

    • Add internal links via navigation and related content modules
    • Ensure important pages are in the sitemap and indexable
    • Use SEO audits to detect and fix orphan pages

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