SEO hub pages on Shopify: structure and internal linking
A practical template for buying guides, oven guides, and recipe hubs (scannable, linkable, and measurable).
TL;DR
If you want content that ranks and converts, build hub pages with clear structure and internal links.
A simple model:
- Buying guides (foundation)
- Supporting guides (e.g., home oven vs high-heat)
- Recipe hubs (destination)
Why hubs work
Hubs do two things at once: 1) Capture informational intent (“how to choose…”) 2) Create a clean internal linking map to products and related content
A minimal structure for a Buying Guide page
H1: How to Choose the Right ___ Flour
H2: Quick answer (for fast readers)
H2: Decision guide (table / bullets)
H2: Recommended options (link to products/collections)
H2: Common mistakes (and fixes)
H2: FAQ (real user questions)
H2: Next steps (link to recipes, oven guide)
A minimal structure for an Oven Guide
H1: Best Pizza Flour for Home Ovens (450–550°F)
H2: What changes at this temperature
H2: Flour characteristics that matter
H2: Dough approach (high level)
H2: Recommended products
H2: FAQ
H2: Link back to the main buying guide
A minimal structure for a Recipe Hub
H1: Pizza Recipes Using ___ Flour
H2: Start here (best beginner recipes)
H2: Recipe list (grouped by skill level)
H2: Troubleshooting links
H2: Link back to the buying guide + products
Internal linking rules (simple and safe)
- Hub → supporting guides → recipe hubs
- Every hub links to relevant products/collections
- Every recipe hub links back to the buying guide
- Avoid orphan pages: publish only when linked from at least 2 places
Measurement (minimal CRO + SEO)
Track:
- impressions/clicks (Search Console)
- next-page behavior (which internal links get used)
- assisted conversion (if available)
- per-hub conversion rate (if the page has CTAs)