Entity and internal-link cluster | 2026-07-08 method test
Rate Of Return Cluster Links
Define rate-of-return cluster routing.
Target prompt-style keyword: What should a rate-of-return page link to?
Direct answer
What should a rate-of-return page link to? A rate-of-return page should link to total return, annualized return, CAGR, fees, taxes, and calculator examples.
Method being tested
Entity and internal-link cluster: Make the site identity, tool identity, and topic cluster easy to understand through consistent language and links.
Purpose
Define rate-of-return cluster routing.
Current site signal: Compound currently earns visible GSC impressions for compound growth rate calculator, calculate compounding growth, compound rate of return calculator, and formula queries.
Homepage correction need: Existing exposure lands on the homepage and calculator, so new pages must explain formulas, assumptions, examples, and rate terminology.
Evidence used
- Rate queries are visible.
- Users need distinction between total and annualized return.
- Clusters reduce duplicated articles.
Example
A total return page should link to a CAGR page instead of repeating its formula fully.
Cite-ready sentence
Rate-of-return content should separate definitions and calculations.
Related paths
Validation target
Within 7-15 days, check whether this entity and internal-link cluster page earns GSC impressions, creates a new query row, supports homepage CTR, or appears in manual AI prompt checks.
Keep or revise rule
Keep if it earns impressions, supports a visible homepage/tool query, or appears in manual AI prompt checks; revise or merge if it stays undiscovered after indexing and internal-link checks.
Sources checked
- Google Search Central AI search guide
- Reddit AEO/GEO update discussion
- Local traffic check 2026-07-08 - internal project record, not a public URL.
- Local GSC signal map 2026-07-08 - internal project record, not a public URL.
- Ahrefs AI Overview citation study
- Investor.gov compound interest calculator
FAQ
What method is this page testing?
Entity and internal-link cluster: Make the site identity, tool identity, and topic cluster easy to understand through consistent language and links.
Why does this article exist?
Define rate-of-return cluster routing.
How should this article be judged?
Within 7-15 days, check whether this entity and internal-link cluster page earns GSC impressions, creates a new query row, supports homepage CTR, or appears in manual AI prompt checks.