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
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Track the count
The DA module tracks referring domains monthly and shows changes over time.
Step 1 — Track the count in the Kleverish dashboard -
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Grow it deliberately
Use Backlink Finder with the Hide Used filter to discover new referring domains and avoid duplicate opportunities.
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.
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