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Backlinks
Backlinks refers to the number of links pointing to a website from other external sites. It is an important SEO metric that can impact search engine rankings and website authority. SEMrush offers various backlink metrics, including referring domains, backlink types, and the authority of referring domains.
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What is "Backlinks"?
Backlinks is a metric that represents the total number of links pointing to a website or specific page. It's a critical factor in website ranking and determines its authority as perceived by search engines. The Backlinks metric in SEMrush provides a comprehensive view of a website's link profile, including the number of referring domains, the quality of backlinks, and the anchor text used. It also offers insights into competitors' link building strategies, enabling users to gain a competitive edge by identifying untapped opportunities and potential threats. Overall, it's a vital metric for SEO professionals and marketers looking to improve their website's visibility and drive traffic.
Example: Analyzing the backlink profile of a competitor to identify high-quality websites linking to them and potentially reaching out to those websites to request a link to your own website.
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How to track Backlinks in Databox?
Databox is a business analytics software that allows you to track and visualize your most important metrics from any data source in one centralized platform.
To track Backlinks using Databox, follow these steps:
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1Connect SEMrush that contains the metric you want to track
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2Select the metric you want to track from the list of available metrics
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3Drag and drop the selected metric onto your dashboard
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4Watch your dashboard populate in seconds
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5Put Backlinks on the Performance screen
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6Get Backlinks performance daily with Scorecards or as a weekly digest
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7Set Goals to track and improve performance of Backlinks
GoalsSet Goals to track and improve your performance
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Metric DigestReceive detailed weekly performance updates
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Basics
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DescriptionBacklinks refers to the number of links pointing to a website from other external sites. It is an important SEO metric that can impact search engine rankings and website authority. SEMrush offers various backlink metrics, including referring domains, backlink types, and the authority of referring domains.
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CategorySEO
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SubcategoryBacklinks
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Date Added2017-04-05
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Cumulative SupportNo
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UnitsNo
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Granularitiesdaily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly
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Favorable Trendincreasing
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Historical DataNo
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Changing historical dataNo
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Forecast SupportYes
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Benchmark SupportYes
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Media SupportNo
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DimensionN/A
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Metric Typecurrent Learn more
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API Endpointhttps://oauth.semrush.com/api/v1/backlinks/backlinks_overview
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