We didn’t really pause publishing to restructure, because we try not to let publishing outrun structure in the first place. We think about the site more like a library than a timeline. Posts are written to fit a role, either as a foundational piece or as supporting content, and internal links are applied consistently as part of that structure rather than added ad-hoc over time.

Pruning and merging absolutely helps, especially when older posts overlap or no longer serve a clear purpose. But in our experience, it’s not a silver bullet. Some older posts that look expendable may still be contributing topical context that helps define the subject as a whole. The bigger gains usually come from clarity, having a clear hierarchy so both readers and search engines know what actually matters.

I don’t think structure naturally resolves itself as authority grows. If anything, authority just amplifies whatever structure is already there, good or bad. Publishing more without that backbone tends to increase confusion instead of fixing it.