Backlink Quality
DA, DR and spam scores tell you whether a link helps, idles, or hurts.
Why it matters: One toxic pattern can suppress a site; quality screening keeps your profile an asset.
Before you start
- Backlink Finder access
Step-by-step
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Set a quality floor
In Backlink Finder, set Min DA and Max Spam Score to identify higher-quality backlink opportunities.
Step 1 — Set a quality floor in the Kleverish dashboard -
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Match relevance
Filter by industry and country to find relevant backlink opportunities that align with your website and audience.
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Prefer dofollow, keep balance
Use Dofollow filters when needed, while maintaining a natural balance of link types.
Expected result
Every new link passes an explicit quality bar before you spend effort on it.
Helpful tips
- Spam score is a red-flag metric: anything high is a no, regardless of DA.
Common mistakes
- Chasing DA 90 links exclusively — velocity matters too, and mid-tier relevant links compound.
Troubleshooting
A placement's metrics dropped after I built it
Metrics drift. One decline is fine; a pattern on one domain means stop using it.
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