Tired of guessing how many backlinks you need to rank on Google? This video walks you through a simple, actionable process using Ahrefs. Learn how to analyse competitor links, assess domain rating, and check the quality of the article — all to boost your chances of ranking higher in search engine results pages (SERPs). Whether you’re just getting started in your marketing journey or looking to upskill, the tips in this video will help you take your backlink game to the next level and improve your SEO strategy.
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Step 1 - Check for keyword intent
01:40 Step 2 - Check domain rating and quality of links
05:20 Step 3 - Checking the quality of the article
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Q: How many backlinks do I need to rank?
There’s no magic number. It depends on your target keyword, competitors, and the quality of your links. This video has all the answers you need to figure out your ideal number.
Q: How many incoming links does my website have?
To see how many incoming links (aka backlinks) your website has, head to Google Search Console. Then, visit the Links section within your site's dashboard. Here you'll see the top linking sites and the number of pages linking to your website from each domain.
Q: What are toxic backlinks?
According to Ahrefs, toxic backlinks are links from low-quality, spammy, or irrelevant websites. These can hurt your rankings and should be removed or disavowed. Though this might lower the number of backlinks you have, it's important to remember: when it comes to backlinks, quality beats quantity every time.
Q: Why does domain rating matter?
Your domain rating shows you how likely your site is to appear on Google's page one vs. page 100. A higher domain rating usually means you have a high-quality website that's likelier to show up on the first page of Google.
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