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Overview
Analyze your backlink profile instantly with Moz metrics. Get linking domains, backlink counts, and comprehensive link quality assessment.
Comprehensive Backlink Analysis
Everything you need to understand your link profile
Linking Domains
Track unique root domains linking to your site. More diverse sources = stronger authority and better rankings.
Total Backlinks
Complete count of all inbound links pointing to your domain. Monitor growth and identify link-building opportunities.
Link Quality Ratio
Analyze follow vs nofollow links. A healthy ratio (70-90% follow) indicates natural link building.
Why Monitor Your Backlinks?
Backlinks are critical for SEO success
Track SEO Performance
Backlinks are one of Google's top ranking factors. Monitor your link profile to understand your site's authority and identify growth opportunities.
- Measure domain authority growth
- Identify new linking opportunities
- Track competitor backlink strategies
Spot Link Quality Issues
Not all backlinks are created equal. Identify toxic links, spam, and low-quality sources that could hurt your rankings.
- Detect unnatural link patterns
- Monitor follow/nofollow ratios
- Prevent Google penalties
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a backlink profile and why does it matter?+
Your backlink profile is the collection of all external links pointing to your website. It's one of Google's top ranking factors because quality backlinks signal trust, authority, and relevance. A strong, diverse backlink profile helps you rank higher in search results and drives referral traffic.
What metrics does the backlink overview show?+
Our tool provides comprehensive Moz-powered metrics: linking root domains (unique sites linking to you), total backlinks (all inbound links), follow vs nofollow ratio, Domain Authority context, and link quality indicators. These metrics help you understand your link profile strength and identify areas for improvement.
What's the difference between linking domains and total backlinks?+
Linking root domains are unique websites linking to you (example.com counts as one domain). Total backlinks are every individual link, including multiple links from the same domain. For SEO, diverse linking domains are more valuable than many links from few domains. 50 links from 50 domains beats 500 links from 5 domains.
Why does the follow/nofollow ratio matter?+
Follow links pass PageRank and authority to your site, directly boosting SEO. Nofollow links don't pass authority but still provide value through referral traffic and brand exposure. A healthy profile typically has 70-90% follow links. Very high nofollow percentages may indicate low-quality link sources or missed link-building opportunities.
How often should I check my backlink profile?+
Check monthly for growing sites to monitor link acquisition trends. Check weekly during active link-building campaigns. Always check immediately after: launching link-building outreach, guest posting, getting press coverage, or noticing unexpected traffic/ranking changes. Regular monitoring helps you spot toxic links early.
How can I improve my backlink profile?+
Focus on earning quality links from relevant, authoritative sites: create linkable assets (original research, tools, comprehensive guides), pursue guest posting on industry sites, build relationships with influencers, fix broken links on other sites and suggest your content, participate in industry forums and communities, and create shareable content that naturally attracts links.