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Moz API Spam Score - Backlinks
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Hi, everyone I am trying to get my website DA up. I have analyzed my competitors and thanks to Moz I have idea and insights of how my competitors get backlinks. But, some of them are old school techniques. Also my website has some PBNs no follow backlinks does it affect my website ranking? Their spam score is 10-40. But other competitors has them as well.
Does anyone know indepth on this topic?
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@RejinKayastha said in Moz API Spam Score - Backlinks:
Hi, everyone I am trying to get my website DA up. I have analyzed my competitors and thanks to Moz I have idea and insights of how my competitors get backlinks. But, some of them are old school techniques. Also my website has some PBNs no follow backlinks does it affect my website ranking? Their spam score is 10-40. But other competitors has them as well.
Does anyone know indepth on this topic?PBN backlinks, especially those with higher spam scores, can potentially harm your rankings if search engines view them as manipulative. If competitors are using similar strategies and haven't been penalized, it doesn't guarantee safety—it may just be a matter of time.
- Modern Link-Building Strategies
Instead of relying heavily on old-school methods or risky PBNs, focus on building high-quality, natural backlinks:
Content Marketing: Create valuable, shareable content (e.g., blogs, infographics, or videos).
Outreach: Build relationships with industry-specific bloggers, influencers, and publications for guest posts or mentions.
Broken Link Building: Find broken links on relevant websites and suggest replacing them with your content.
Directory Submissions: Ensure you're listed in relevant, high-quality directories.
4. Competitor Analysis
While learning from competitors is great, prioritize strategies that align with Google's guidelines. High-risk techniques might provide short-term gains but could backfire long-term.Would you like a step-by-step guide to creating a diverse backlink strategy?
- Modern Link-Building Strategies
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@RejinKayastha said in Moz API Spam Score - Backlinks:
Hi, everyone I am trying to get my website DA up. I have analyzed my competitors and thanks to Moz I have idea and insights of how my competitors get backlinks. But, some of them are old school techniques. Also my website has some PBNs no follow backlinks does it affect my website ranking? Their spam score is 10-40. But other competitors has them as well.
Hi there! I’m facing a similar issue with my website. I've noticed some PBN no-follow backlinks with spam scores between 10-40, just like your situation. It’s tricky since competitors also have similar backlinks, but I'm focusing on diversifying my link profile with more high-quality, organic links to avoid any potential risks. Let’s keep an eye on it and aim for natural link-building strategies moving forward!
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It’s great that you’re analyzing competitors to improve your website’s DA! Regarding PBNs and no-follow backlinks, while they might not directly pass link equity, their presence can still impact rankings if seen as spammy or manipulative by search engines. As for Nulls Brawl PC, much like SEO, it's essential to maintain a clean and fair environment for a game’s growth. Just as manipulating backlinks can hurt a website, unfair tactics in gaming can negatively affect the community and experience. Focus on sustainable, organic strategies for both!
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Hey RejinKayastha!
Great that you're focusing on improving DA.
PBNs & No-Follow Links:
PBNs: Google can detect PBNs, and using them can lead to penalties, especially if they’re low-quality.
No-Follow Links: They don’t directly affect rankings but still help diversify your backlink profile.
Spam Score (10-40):
A score in this range could be risky. It’s important to focus on high-quality backlinks to improve your profile over time.Tips:
Disavow harmful backlinks via Google’s tool.
Build white-hat links through guest posts and content marketing.
Monitor your backlink profile regularly with Moz, Ahrefs, or SEMrush.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you need more info.@RejinKayastha -
Regarding your question, nofollow backlinks, including those from PBNs, don’t directly pass link equity to your site, but having too many spammy links, even nofollow ones, can still hurt your overall trustworthiness in search engines.
Here’s the breakdown:
Spam Score Impact: While Moz’s spam score doesn’t directly affect rankings, a high concentration of backlinks from sites with spam scores in the 10-40 range can raise red flags. Search engines might view your site as risky if the pattern seems unnatural.
Competitor Strategies: Some competitors might be getting away with PBNs or spammy links now, but this is risky. Algorithms like Google’s Penguin are designed to catch such tactics, and penalties can follow.
What You Can Do: Focus on acquiring quality, natural backlinks from authoritative sources through guest posting, content marketing, and relationship building. Also, review and clean up your link profile regularly—use Google’s Disavow Tool for any toxic links that could harm your SEO.
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