Backlinks & Domains
Review backlink data, compare referring domains, estimate traffic transparently and look up domain registration information. Use this group for link-profile research, competitor link gaps, domain due diligence or rough traffic modeling.
Problem fixes and how-to guides
Fix guideHow to evaluate backlink quality (beyond counts)Judge links by relevance, placement, source quality and anchor context. Authority scores are third-party comparisons, not Google…Fix guideHow to find link opportunities with backlink gap analysisCompare referring domains of competitors with yours to find relevant sites worth approaching with something genuinely useful.GuideHow to evaluate backlink quality without relying on one scoreBacklink metrics are estimates. Evaluate the linking page, topical fit, editorial context, destination, link attributes and…GuideNofollow, sponsored and UGC links: how link attributes workThe rel attributes describe relationships and help search engines interpret links. Choose attributes based on how the link was…
Tool guides
Tool guideHow to use the Backlink CheckerUse DataForSEO backlink data when configured; otherwise analyze a pasted backlink CSV. Learn what to enter, how to read the…Tool guideHow to use the Domain Authority / Authority DataRetrieve third-party backlink/authority metrics where available. Learn what to enter, how to read the result and what to do next.Tool guideHow to use the Traffic EstimatorEstimate traffic from supplied keyword volumes and positions using transparent CTR assumptions. Learn what to enter, how to read…Tool guideHow to use the Backlink Gap CheckerCompare referring domains using exported backlink CSVs for your site and competitors. Learn what to enter, how to read the…Tool guideHow to use the Link Building Opportunity FinderFind pages on a site whose anchors may be contextually relevant to a target topic. Learn what to enter, how to read the result…Tool guideHow to use the Domain Age CheckerLook up domain registration dates through public RDAP data when available. Learn what to enter, how to read the result and what…Tool guideHow to use the WHOIS / RDAP LookupShow public registration data returned by RDAP. Learn what to enter, how to read the result and what to do next.