SILO Structure Generator

Create SEO-optimized website architecture with topic silos, pillar pages, and internal linking strategy

10 min

Intermediate

Saves 120 min of work

Perfect for:

SEO specialists planning site restructuresContent strategists building editorial calendarsWebsite owners organizing existing contentAgencies creating client site architecturesBloggers building topical authority

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Example SILO Structure Generator Output

# SILO Structure: Personal Finance Blog

## Site Overview
- Website: Personal finance education blog
- Target Audience: Young professionals (25-40) building wealth
- Current State: 50 scattered articles, no clear structure
- Goal: Build topical authority for financial independence topics

---

## SILO ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW

```
HOMEPAGE
    |
    |-- SILO 1: Budgeting & Saving
    |       |-- Pillar: Complete Budgeting Guide
    |       |-- 8-10 Supporting Articles
    |
    |-- SILO 2: Investing Basics  
    |       |-- Pillar: Investing for Beginners
    |       |-- 8-10 Supporting Articles
    |
    |-- SILO 3: Debt Freedom
    |       |-- Pillar: Get Out of Debt Guide
    |       |-- 8-10 Supporting Articles
    |
    |-- SILO 4: Income Growth
    |       |-- Pillar: Increase Your Income
    |       |-- 8-10 Supporting Articles
    |
    |-- SILO 5: Financial Independence
            |-- Pillar: FIRE Movement Guide
            |-- 8-10 Supporting Articles
```

---

## SILO 1: BUDGETING & SAVING

### Pillar Page
**Title:** The Complete Guide to Budgeting: Take Control of Your Money
**URL:** /budgeting-guide/
**Target Keyword:** budgeting guide
**Word Count:** 4,000-5,000 words
**Purpose:** Comprehensive resource that links to all budgeting content

### Supporting Articles

| Article | URL | Target Keyword | Links To |
|---------|-----|----------------|----------|
| 50/30/20 Budget Explained | /50-30-20-budget-rule/ | 50 30 20 budget | Pillar |
| Zero-Based Budgeting Guide | /zero-based-budgeting/ | zero based budgeting | Pillar |
| Best Budgeting Apps 2024 | /best-budgeting-apps/ | best budgeting apps | Pillar + 50/30/20 |
| How to Track Expenses | /track-expenses/ | how to track expenses | Pillar + Apps |
| Emergency Fund Guide | /emergency-fund/ | how much emergency fund | Pillar |
| Saving Money on Groceries | /save-money-groceries/ | save money on groceries | Pillar + Track |
| Automate Your Savings | /automate-savings/ | automate savings | Pillar + Emergency |
| Budget for Irregular Income | /budget-irregular-income/ | budget irregular income | Pillar + Zero-Based |

### Internal Linking Rules for SILO 1
- All supporting articles link UP to pillar page
- Pillar page links DOWN to each supporting article
- Supporting articles can link HORIZONTALLY within silo
- NO links to articles in other silos (keeps silo tight)
- Homepage links to pillar page only

---

## SILO 2: INVESTING BASICS

### Pillar Page
**Title:** Investing for Beginners: How to Start Growing Your Wealth
**URL:** /investing-for-beginners/
**Target Keyword:** investing for beginners
**Word Count:** 5,000-6,000 words
**Purpose:** Entry point for all investing content

### Supporting Articles

| Article | URL | Target Keyword | Links To |
|---------|-----|----------------|----------|
| How to Start Investing with 100 Dollars | /start-investing-100/ | how to start investing | Pillar |
| Index Funds Explained | /index-funds-explained/ | what are index funds | Pillar + Start |
| Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA | /roth-vs-traditional-ira/ | roth vs traditional | Pillar |
| 401k Guide for Beginners | /401k-guide/ | 401k for beginners | Pillar + IRA |
| How to Open a Brokerage Account | /open-brokerage-account/ | open brokerage account | Pillar + Start |
| Dollar Cost Averaging Explained | /dollar-cost-averaging/ | dollar cost averaging | Pillar + Index |
| Stock vs Bond Allocation | /stocks-vs-bonds/ | stocks vs bonds | Pillar + Index |
| Compound Interest Calculator Guide | /compound-interest/ | compound interest | Pillar |

---

## SILO 3: DEBT FREEDOM

### Pillar Page
**Title:** How to Get Out of Debt: Your Complete Action Plan
**URL:** /get-out-of-debt/
**Target Keyword:** how to get out of debt
**Word Count:** 4,500-5,500 words

### Supporting Articles

| Article | URL | Target Keyword | Links To |
|---------|-----|----------------|----------|
| Debt Snowball vs Avalanche | /debt-snowball-vs-avalanche/ | debt snowball vs avalanche | Pillar |
| How to Pay Off Credit Cards | /pay-off-credit-cards/ | pay off credit card debt | Pillar + Snowball |
| Student Loan Repayment Strategies | /student-loan-repayment/ | student loan repayment | Pillar |
| Debt Consolidation Guide | /debt-consolidation/ | debt consolidation | Pillar + Credit |
| Balance Transfer Strategy | /balance-transfer-strategy/ | balance transfer | Pillar + Consolidation |
| Negotiating with Creditors | /negotiate-with-creditors/ | negotiate credit card debt | Pillar |
| Living Below Your Means | /live-below-means/ | live below your means | Pillar |
| Debt Payoff Calculator Guide | /debt-payoff-calculator/ | debt payoff calculator | Pillar + Snowball |

---

## SILO 4: INCOME GROWTH

### Pillar Page
**Title:** How to Increase Your Income: 15 Proven Strategies
**URL:** /increase-income/
**Target Keyword:** how to increase income
**Word Count:** 4,000-5,000 words

### Supporting Articles

| Article | URL | Target Keyword | Links To |
|---------|-----|----------------|----------|
| How to Negotiate Your Salary | /negotiate-salary/ | how to negotiate salary | Pillar |
| Best Side Hustles 2024 | /best-side-hustles/ | best side hustles | Pillar |
| Start Freelancing Guide | /start-freelancing/ | how to start freelancing | Pillar + Side Hustles |
| Passive Income Ideas | /passive-income-ideas/ | passive income ideas | Pillar |
| How to Ask for a Raise | /ask-for-raise/ | how to ask for a raise | Pillar + Negotiate |
| Skills That Increase Earning | /high-income-skills/ | high income skills | Pillar + Negotiate |
| Rental Property Investing | /rental-property-investing/ | rental property investing | Pillar + Passive |
| Dividend Investing for Income | /dividend-investing/ | dividend investing | Pillar + Passive |

---

## SILO 5: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

### Pillar Page
**Title:** Financial Independence Guide: Your Roadmap to FIRE
**URL:** /financial-independence/
**Target Keyword:** financial independence
**Word Count:** 5,000-6,000 words

### Supporting Articles

| Article | URL | Target Keyword | Links To |
|---------|-----|----------------|----------|
| What is the FIRE Movement | /fire-movement/ | fire movement | Pillar |
| Calculate Your FIRE Number | /fire-number-calculator/ | fire number | Pillar + FIRE |
| Lean FIRE vs Fat FIRE | /lean-fire-vs-fat-fire/ | lean fire fat fire | Pillar + FIRE |
| Safe Withdrawal Rate Guide | /safe-withdrawal-rate/ | 4 percent rule | Pillar + Calculator |
| Coast FIRE Explained | /coast-fire/ | coast fire | Pillar + Lean/Fat |
| Early Retirement Planning | /early-retirement-planning/ | early retirement | Pillar |
| FIRE for Families | /fire-with-kids/ | fire movement family | Pillar |
| Healthcare Before Medicare | /early-retirement-healthcare/ | early retirement health insurance | Pillar + Early |

---

## CROSS-SILO LINKING STRATEGY

Strategic bridges between silos (use sparingly):

| From | To | Context |
|------|----|---------|
| Emergency Fund (Silo 1) | Debt Pillar (Silo 3) | Mention debt vs savings priority |
| Pay Off Credit Cards (Silo 3) | Budgeting Pillar (Silo 1) | Need budget to stay out of debt |
| Investing Pillar (Silo 2) | FIRE Pillar (Silo 5) | Investing enables FI |
| Increase Income Pillar (Silo 4) | Investing Pillar (Silo 2) | More income to invest |
| Side Hustles (Silo 4) | Debt Pillar (Silo 3) | Extra income for debt payoff |

**Rule:** Maximum 1-2 cross-silo links per article. Keep silos mostly self-contained.

---

## HOMEPAGE LINKING STRUCTURE

Homepage should link to:
- All 5 pillar pages (prominent placement)
- Featured/recent posts (max 6)
- Category pages if using

Homepage should NOT link to:
- Individual supporting articles
- Archive pages
- Tag pages

---

## IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP

### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1-2)
1. Create/optimize all 5 pillar pages
2. Set up URL structure
3. Build navigation linking to pillars

### Phase 2: Build Silos (Week 3-8)
1. Create 2-3 supporting articles per silo per week
2. Add internal links as you publish
3. Update pillar pages with new links

### Phase 3: Optimize (Week 9-12)
1. Audit existing content and assign to silos
2. Add missing internal links
3. Consolidate or redirect orphan pages
4. Review cross-silo bridge links

---

## TECHNICAL SEO NOTES

1. **URL Structure:** Keep flat (/article-name/ not /category/article/)
2. **Breadcrumbs:** Home > Silo Pillar > Article
3. **XML Sitemap:** Organize by silo
4. **Navigation:** Main menu links to pillar pages
5. **Related Posts:** Only show posts from same silo

Random blog posts do not build authority. Search engines reward websites with clear topical structure—where related content links together, pillar pages anchor each topic, and the site architecture signals expertise. But planning a proper SILO structure takes days of keyword research and content mapping.

SILO architecture groups your content into distinct topic clusters, each with a pillar page linking down to supporting articles that link back up. This creates clear signals to search engines about what your site is about and helps users find related content. Our SILO Structure Generator creates complete site architectures with topic silos, pillar pages, supporting content, and internal linking blueprints.

In 10 minutes, you will have a complete SILO structure for your website with 3-5 topic silos, pillar page outlines, supporting content ideas, and a linking strategy. Stop publishing scattered content—build architecture that compounds.

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