Are topic clusters a good use of time/energy?

[bill-something]

I'm learning about topic clusters, and not sure if it's a good use of time/energy, but first want to make sure I understand the concept.

Topic Clusters

You have a main blog, or marketing web page, such as "The holistic solution for a healthy cat" where you actually sell a thing, let's say an imagine "Monthly Cat Health Everything Box" subscription.

Now that page is ranking poorly and already optimized for SEO on "healthy cat" type words. So, you then go in and create a bunch of sub-pages or blogs on dome same website/domain for like Best Cat food for Main Coons, How to get lazy cats to exercise, etc. Each one will a single link up to the main blog or page. Now you're getting Google authority "weight" on "healthy cat" in a bunch of other blogs that all link to the main blog/page. This will increase your topic authority on "healthy cat" and you'll get more organic visits on the main "The holistic solution for a healthy cat" page/blog.

Is the above accurate? Or am I failing to understand the concepts of topic authority and topic clusters correctly?

Does this work well?

Is it a good use of time/energy?

Thanks!
-billb

[jhon1993]

@bill-something yes

[gooday2day]

@bill-something Topic clustering is a great way to create an interconnected network of content surrounding one topic. You start by selecting a strong seed phrase as the basis and then look for long-tail variations related to it that will help your website rank well with search engines and attract readers. After determining your keyword foundation, craft a cornerstone article – think of this as the mission statement from which other pieces stem. Since these articles act like hubs for all others connected within the cluster, be sure they're longer than most blog posts; 1,500 words or more should do just fine. Once this is complete, it's time to create supplementary materials that will help your core goals. When writing this content remember to keep things concise (700 words or less) - as well as include graphics/images and external quotes for added credibility. Internal links too – they're an essential part of creating a strong anchor structure further down the line. Just some practical tips. So, yes, you do understand the concept, and yes, it is worth it, in my opinion. I can't say it's easy to get it right though, so good luck!