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        • JJKM55
          JJKM55 Subscriber last edited by

          Hi - We built a new site on a URL that had previously been used. We are noticing a lot of spammy backlinks pointing to our current site and ending up on a 404 page. Any recommendations on how to handle this?

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          • bellajhonson
            bellajhonson @sunnybhatti1246 last edited by

            @sunnybhatti1246 what do you recommend for big webiste i think site like coursehero.com, chegg.com and Expertsmind.com didin't work for 10- 20 links. do you thnik they need to do more of link bulidng.

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            • WorldICTown
              WorldICTown last edited by

              create backlinks for new website after a week from day by day ! you can check my website

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              • marcoperson
                marcoperson @OnlineBillExpert last edited by

                @OnlineBillExpert
                Your explanation is very up to date.

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                • OnlineBillExpert
                  OnlineBillExpert last edited by

                  Handling pre-existing backlinks when launching a new site is an important aspect of SEO. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to manage them effectively:

                  Backlink Audit:

                  Conduct a thorough backlink audit to identify all existing backlinks pointing to your new site. Use tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs, or Moz to gather this information.

                  Quality Assessment:

                  Evaluate the quality of each backlink. Focus on links from reputable, authoritative, and relevant websites. Identify and address any backlinks from low-quality or spammy sources.

                  Redirects for Changed URLs:

                  If your new site has different URLs than the previous one, set up 301 redirects from the old URLs to the corresponding new ones. This ensures that visitors and search engines are seamlessly directed to the updated content.

                  Contact Webmasters for Updates:

                  Reach out to the webmasters of reputable sites linking to your old site. Inform them of the domain change and request an update to the link. Provide the new URL and any other relevant information.

                  Update Listings and Profiles:

                  If your site is listed in directories, forums, or other platforms, update your profile information to reflect the new domain. This helps in maintaining the consistency of your online presence.

                  Submit Updated Sitemap:

                  Submit the updated sitemap of your new site to search engines through Google Search Console. This helps search engines discover and index the new pages and changes more efficiently.

                  Monitor 404 Errors:

                  Keep an eye on your website's 404 error pages using tools like Google Search Console. Address any broken links promptly by redirecting them to relevant pages on your new site.

                  Content Relevance:

                  Ensure that the content on your new site is relevant to the context of the backlinks. If there are discrepancies, consider optimizing the content to align with the anchor text and overall theme of the linking pages.

                  Build New Backlinks:

                  As you work on managing existing backlinks, also focus on building new, high-quality backlinks for your new site. This helps in strengthening your site's authority and improving its search engine rankings.

                  Regular Monitoring:

                  Continuously monitor your backlink profile using SEO tools. Regularly check for new backlinks and ensure that existing ones remain valuable and relevant.
                  By systematically addressing pre-existing backlinks during the launch of your new site, you can maintain the integrity of your SEO efforts and help search engines understand the changes, ultimately supporting a smooth transition and minimizing any negative impact on your rankings.

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                  • sunnybhatti1246
                    sunnybhatti1246 last edited by

                    @JJKM55 said in How to handle pre-existing backlinks on new site.:

                    ammy b

                    Hey Dear @JJKM55 i have strategy to create backlinks for new website , I do off page seo for my websites after one week of hosting a webiste , you need to create backlinks for new website after a week from day by day 10 or 15 backlinks on daily basis, you will get really a greate result after in 2 OR 3 months you can follow my website to create backlinks for your website. I have given my website url billow.
                    https://ww1.dharampatniserial.com/

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