Referring Domains

Referring domains — unique websites linking to you — are the metric that correlates best with rankings.

Why it matters: A hundred links from one domain count roughly once; ten links from ten domains count ten times.

Before you start

  • The DA module or backlink ledger in use

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Track the count

    The DA module records referring domains monthly with automatic gains (for example +238 in a month).

    Track the count in the Kleverish dashboard
    Step 1 — Track the count in the Kleverish dashboard
  2. 2

    Grow it deliberately

    Use the Backlink Finder filtered to domains you haven't used (Hide Used toggle) to add new referring domains, not repeats.

    Grow it deliberately in the Kleverish dashboard
    Step 2 — Grow it deliberately in the Kleverish dashboard

Expected result

Referring-domain growth tracked monthly and driven intentionally.

Helpful tips

  • When choosing between a second link from an existing domain and a first link from a new one — take the new one.

Common mistakes

  • Buying volume on one network of sites and expecting authority to move.

Troubleshooting

My referring domains dropped

Domains prune old content. Check recent losses and decide which are worth reclaiming via outreach.

Related guides

Check DA and Authority Metrics Lost and New Backlinks

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