A key concept when using the LinkMaster, and when working with Fusion's Site Tree in is that of place holder pages.

Place holder pages are often not linked to any pages, and not published. Automated linking power comes from arranging related items on the same level, in groups. Place holder pages are a way to maintain correct site tree layout to maximize automatic linking power.

Tree 1 illustrates a common mistake when working with the site tree. The three mites' are similar products but have been arranged in a 'triangle'.

The power of site view cannot be realized because the relationship between the three pages is too complex. There is a Parent, Children, and Siblings!

Tree 2 illustrates the solution. The 'Products' page is the placeholder. It may or may not be published - its main purpose is to create an efficient site tree.

There is now only one relationship - the mites' pages are all siblings, or on the same level! This is ideal for automated linking/navigation.

LinkMaster's great new feature 'ignore' can be then used to exclude pages like 'Products' from the Linking/Navigation, regardless of its Publish status.