Hub strength
Review whether a central page connects the related content that supports it.
Topic clusters
See whether related content actually connects
A topic list is not an architecture. redCacti uses crawl evidence to help you review hubs, supporting pages, link context, fragmented groups, and possible missing connections across a content-heavy site.
What to inspect
A cluster is useful when its paths are clear
Use the report to ask better structural questions. Which page acts as the hub? Which supporting pages link back? Where does context stop? Which related pages are stranded in another part of the site?
Supporting paths
Trace links between guides, use cases, feature pages, and deeper resources.
Fragmentation
Find groups that appear related but are separated by weak or missing internal paths.
Content opportunities
Use missing connections and possible hubs as prompts for human editorial review.
Evidence for editorial action
Turn related-page patterns into a practical review queue
Review structural evidence to decide where a hub, bridge, or contextual link deserves investigation. Then bring the audience and business context that only your team can provide.
Inspect confidence and impact before prioritizing.
Approve changes with the people who own the content.
Compare later crawls to see whether paths changed.
A practical cluster review workflow
01
Crawl
Start with public pages and the links exposed by the crawl.
02
Map
Review related pages, observed hubs, incoming links, and contextual paths.
03
Question
Check whether a weak connection is intentional, missing, or a classification edge case.
04
Prioritize
Balance structural evidence with editorial goals and business context.
05
Re-crawl
After approved changes, compare the next crawl with the earlier state.
Use the observed paths as a starting point, add your team's audience and business context, and compare the next crawl after approved changes.
Topic cluster FAQs
What is a topic cluster in a crawl?
It is a related set of pages and the internal links observed between them. A crawl can show whether those pages have clear hubs, supporting paths, and bridges to related groups.
How should my team use topic-cluster findings?
Use the observed relationships and possible gaps as a starting point. Your team adds audience, business context, search demand, and editorial judgment before choosing the next piece of work.
What is a missing hub?
A possible missing hub is a structural prompt where related pages exist but the crawl does not show a clear connecting page or path. It is a review hypothesis, not an automatic content brief.