Internal link structure for large site

[mascotmike]

I am working on a very large directory site which is undergoing a complete redesign. I am considering the internal link structure from first principles. When a site has over 100,000 pages, how do you ensure that each page is linked to from somewhere so that there are no orphans? Trying to get my head around the structure makes my brain hurt. Any tips?

[EGOL]

Draw a diagram that looks like a branching tree.

[DonnieCooper]

Hey Jennifer,

I agree with EGOL completely. I like to use Mindjet Manager for doing that kinda of work, although- 100,000 pages would be a bit rough. Just in case you think some may have been left out, this post by Richard Baxter about finding orphan pages can help you diagnose and find them.

[EGOL]

I use MindJet for outlining long articles.  I never thought about it for planning link structure but would probably work well.  Good thinking.

[DonnieCooper]

Hey EGOL, thanks. I've actually not thought about it for articles! Perhaps we could share an example with each other?

[mascotmike]

Thanks, I'll give that a try