Topical Authority SEO: How to Use It to Outrank In 2024

Did you know that 90% of all clicks go to the first page of Google search results?

If you want to get FREE traffic from Google, you need to rank in the top 10 organic results.

The reason authority websites and BIG brands often rank on the first page of Google for most queries is that they have topical authority.

Websites with high topical authority are 10x more likely to rank on the first page of Google than websites with low topical authority. It is based on a number of factors, including;

  • The quality and quantity of your content
  • The number and quality of backlinks from other websites
  • The relevance of your website’s content and more

So, what is topical authority, and how do you build it? Let’s find out in this post.

What is Topical Authority? 7 Tips for Becoming a Topical Authority in Your Industry

What is Topical Authority?

Topical authority refers to a website’s authority you earn through quality

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