Link Loss is the reduction in the number of active backlinks pointing to a domain or URL. This happens when linking pages are removed, changed, or no longer indexed. Significant link loss can reduce the SEO value of a domain over time.
Link Decay is the gradual loss of backlink value over time. This can happen when linking pages are removed, deindexed, or lose authority. A domain may still show historical backlinks, but their SEO value can decrease if the original pages are no longer available or trusted.
View definitionURL Preservation is the practice of recreating important historical URLs when rebuilding a domain. Restoring the same page paths helps existing backlinks continue pointing to relevant content instead of broken pages.
View definitionReferring Domains is the number of unique websites that link to a domain or URL. If one website links multiple times, it is still counted as one referring domain. In most cases, links from many relevant and trusted websites are stronger than many links from only a few sources. This metric is used to measure the diversity and strength of a backlink profile.
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