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Backlink Growth Rate
Definition: Backlink Growth Rate measures the increase in new backlinks to a website over time.
Formula:
Growth Rate=(New Backlinks / Total Backlinks)×100
Why It Matters:
More quality backlinks improve domain authority and SEO rankings.
How to Improve:
- Publish high-quality, link-worthy content
- Use guest blogging to earn links from reputable sites
- Promote data-driven research and case studies
Relevant Integrations:
- Google Search Console
- Ahrefs
- Semrush
Example Calculation:
If a site had 1,000 backlinks last month and 1,200 this month, the growth rate is:
Growth Rate=(2001000)×100=20%Growth Rate=(1000200)×100=20%