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Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> We suggest checking your backlink profile at least once a month<\/strong>. If this feels tricky, let our SEO audit<\/a> services do the work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we know how important it is to check backlinks, let\u2019s explore our top favorite backlink monitoring tools!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many backlink tracking tools out there. At our SaaS link building<\/a> agency, we have a clear favorite. (Don\u2019t worry, we know favoritism isn\u2019t a good thing, unless we\u2019re talking about the best backlink checker tools \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n We promise to share a few other options you might want to explore, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ahrefs is our main tool for the backlink monitoring process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to use it step-by-step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/em>: Go to Ahrefs.com and open \u201cSite Explorer\u201d: Type in the domain you want to check (e.g., saynine.ai).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2<\/em>: Review the \u201cBacklink Profile\u201d section: Click on \u201cBacklinks\u201d to see all the links, as well as the referring domains linking to your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3<\/em>: Choose how to view your links: You can look at \u201cAll\u201d backlinks or select \u201cOne link per domain\u201d to get a cleaner view. It helps you see how many different websites are linking to you, rather than seeing the same domain repeated over and over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4<\/em>: Use filters: Obviously, the \u201cNew\u201d filter shows your latest backlinks. You can adjust the time frame to see what has come in recently: last month, last 7 days, or even the last 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5<\/em>: Check the \u201cLost\u201d backlinks section: This shows any backlinks that have disappeared and may need to be restored through link reclamation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you should do with lost backlinks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 6<\/em>: Check the \u201cBroken Backlinks\u201d section: As mentioned before, these are links that point to a page that no longer works (often a 404 error).<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can see in the screenshot that we currently don\u2019t have any broken backlinks, but if you do, here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 7<\/em>: Check the \u201cDofollow\u201d and \u201cNofollow\u201d sections. I already mentioned that dofollow links have more SEO value than the nofollow backlinks. So we always opt for dofollow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we find a nofollow link, we contact the site and ask them to change it back to dofollow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, Ahrefs has everything you need to keep a healthy backlink profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, let\u2019s move on to exploring a few other backlink checker tools worth considering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEMrush is also one of the best backlink checker tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It offers all the key features you need. Actually, it\u2019s very similar to Ahrefs but has a different dashboard and interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to use Semrush to check backlinks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/em>: Go to Semrush.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2<\/em>: Find the \u201cBacklink Analytics\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3<\/em>: Enter the domain you want to analyze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4<\/em>: Select the \u201cBacklinks\u201d and review the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s all it takes to get a clear view of your backlink profile and find any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On to the next backlink tracking tool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like the others, Moz is a solid alternative for checking backlinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But what makes it stand out is one unique feature: the free Domain Authority (DA) checker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s useful because it shows the website\u2019s Spam Score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to use Moz\u2019s DA checker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/em>: Go to Moz.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2<\/em>: Check the \u201cFree SEO Tools\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3<\/em>: Select \u201cDomain Analysis\u201d and enter your domain to run the report<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4<\/em>: Review the \u201cSpam Score\u201d in the results<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, our Spam Score is just 1%, which is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ideally, your score should stay between 1-3%<\/strong> for healthy backlink performance. A higher score means your site has backlinks from bad sources, which can hurt your SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A quick disclaimer<\/strong>: A high spam score doesn\u2019t automatically mean a site is spammy. Moreover, your own spam score won\u2019t automatically go up just because a referring domain has a high score. Always consider the full picture, and don\u2019t ignore relevant domains only because of their spam score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On to the last one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n And finally, the last backlink checker tool we recommend is Majestic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like the others, Majestic offers all the important features you need, though you\u2019ll need a subscription to access its full range of tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What sets Majestic apart are its unique metrics called \u201cTrust Flow\u201d and \u201cCitation Flow\u201d. These help you understand the quality and influence of your backlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to check these metrics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1<\/em>: Go to Majestic.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2<\/em>: Enter the domain you want to analyze<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3<\/em>: In the \u201cSummary\u201d section, review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, these metrics help you get a better picture of your backlink profile\u2019s strength and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBest Backlink Checker Tools Reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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