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What is a Link Building Report?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A link building report is a document that includes all the necessary information about the backlinks you\u2019ve built for a specific period. It includes essential changes in link building metrics<\/a> (e.g., DR and traffic) and the overall performance of your backlink campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We use a branded template in a PDF file for link reporting, but you can go with a completely different format, such as a Google Doc, a spreadsheet, or anything that works best for you. The goal is to keep it clear for both your team and clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating a link building report isn\u2019t just a good idea but a must, and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simple reporting can make a big difference and bring more clarity to your link building project. Our backlink report includes key updates on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Domain Rating (DR) change: <\/strong>A metric developed by Ahrefs, which shows the strength of a site\u2019s backlink profile. The change shows whether it has increased or decreased during a month. Target keyword(s) position change: <\/strong>Our clients want to rank higher on Google<\/a> for specific keywords they provide us each month and we track how their positions change on search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Total number of backlinks provided:<\/strong> This is the number of backlinks built based on our agreement. However, it\u2019s subject to change depending on how the backlink campaign <\/a>is performing. For instance, if the campaign needs a push, we may suggest building more links to stay ahead of competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Agreed vs provided domain metrics: <\/strong>We set minimum metrics for backlinks, ensuring they come from websites with at least DR 50+ and 1,000+ organic traffic. However, we always go the extra mile. As we\u2019re committed to delivering the best results, we often build backlinks from higher-metric sites, at no extra link building cost<\/a>. That\u2019s why the average DR and traffic metrics in our reports may be higher than what was initially agreed upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of backlinks built per anchor text: <\/strong>Sometimes clients want us to target specific anchor texts <\/a>more than others, which is why we include a breakdown of how many backlinks were built for each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of backlinks built per URL: <\/strong>Our report also shows how many backlinks were built for each target URL, providing clients with full transparency on link distribution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know what\u2019s inside our link building report, it\u2019s high time to jump into the main steps of how we put it all together. Let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what our link building process report looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many tools to check Google rankings<\/a> and track key metrics, but we prefer Ahrefs since it\u2019s easy and convenient to use. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1: Sign in to your Ahrefs account and enter your domain into Site Explorer. Step 3: Scroll down to find a graph showing how these numbers have changed over the past month\u2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: Go to the \u201cKeywords\u201d section and set a filter to compare with the previous month. This way, you can see how the positions of the target keywords have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best part? Seeing our clients reach the top positions for their target keywords! Still don\u2019t believe us? Check out one of our client\u2019s link building case study<\/a>. The results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With these simple steps, you can easily track essential metrics and add them to the link building reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve collected all the necessary data, it\u2019s time to add it to your report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re using pre-made templates or creating your own, make sure all the information is correct, neat, and organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any typos, grammatical, or factual errors can damage your brand reputation and drive clients away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, always double-check everything before hitting the send button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your report is complete and everything looks good, feel free to share it with a client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We send our reports via email at the end of each month, so clients can review all the backlinks we’ve built and the results we’ve achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy is Link Building Reporting Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Track Key Link Building Metrics with SEO Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Share the Backlink Report & Get Feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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