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    • Flixweb-Technology
      Flixweb-Technology last edited by

      My website, morsegen.com, is a Morse code translator. After registering the domain, I noticed that some spam backlinks were automatically created, which I did not create myself. Why did this happen?

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      • afzaalbha
        afzaalbha last edited by

        Yes I am a 2 months ago website for the same issue Plaza solved sir https://teraboxapk.me/

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        • mtminhas
          mtminhas last edited by

          I am also facing the same issue with my site capcut template site. Most probably it is due to the removal of backlinks that we created on high authority sites.

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          • Samir_XT
            Samir_XT last edited by

            Hello,
            Same as yours my also domain authority decreased from 24 to 17. Why so? Is there an reason? The site is https://samirbasnet.com.np/

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            • Muhammad_Nazoor
              Muhammad_Nazoor last edited by

              Hello!

              I’ve also noticed a drop in domain authority on my site, Ebravo, even though I’ve kept up with regular content and backlinks. It’s frustrating, and I’m not sure what’s causing it. Has anyone else experienced this?

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              • aatif.t
                aatif.t last edited by

                I am also facing the same problem on my website capcut template since many days.

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                • muraadexpert
                  muraadexpert last edited by

                  how can i increase the DA of this Site
                  source: https://kinemasteraap.com/

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                  • bestproduct88
                    bestproduct88 last edited by

                    What strategies can I implement to improve my website's Domain Authority (DA) consistently, considering the discrepancies in backlink reporting between Moz, Google Search Console, and Ahrefs?

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                    • aisha12434
                      aisha12434 last edited by

                      It's possible for your domain authority to decline as a result of things like fewer backlinks, worse content, or more competition. To successfully rebuild and increase your domain authority, make frequent updates to your content, keep an eye on backlinks, and enhance site functionality."

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                      • vividkreations
                        vividkreations last edited by

                        Your domain authority might drop due to factors like lost backlinks, decreased content quality, or increased competition. Regularly update your content, monitor backlinks, and improve site performance to restore and boost your domain authority effectively."

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                        • UmerKhyyam
                          UmerKhyyam last edited by

                          I give backlinks to my website but the links have not been live from a long time

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                          • UmerKhyyam
                            UmerKhyyam last edited by

                            I have the same issue regarding dropping the domain authority of my website Please help me out

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                            • FinacusTech
                              FinacusTech last edited by

                              Your domain authority might have dropped due to several factors, such as a decline in quality backlinks, increased competition, or changes in search engine algorithms. Additionally, if your website`s content quality decreased or if there were technical issues affecting user experience, these could contribute to a lower authority score. Regularly monitoring and improving your SEO practices can help address these issues.

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                              • SabaSonia
                                SabaSonia last edited by

                                Facing same issue with my site. what is happing with this. check my site GEPCO Bill Online please

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                                • markaurelus12
                                  markaurelus12 last edited by

                                  My page about failed background check for apartment is also dropped from Index, please tell me why.

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                                  • markaurelus12
                                    markaurelus12 last edited by

                                    My also dropped, I have a website about credit reporting agencies and [background check errors](link url) and it also acts strange

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                                    • Sagar.Kumar2102
                                      Sagar.Kumar2102 @rishu578 last edited by

                                      @rishu578 I am also facing the same issue with my site Gmbapi. My DA has dropped in last few weeks.

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                                      • Sagar.Kumar2102
                                        Sagar.Kumar2102 @Sagar.Kumar2102 last edited by

                                        @Sagar-Kumar2102 The website is Gmbapi.com.

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                                        • anki9t
                                          anki9t last edited by

                                          domain authority dropped due to some reasons and one of the reason behind that is that which backlinks you made from website is broken and not listed any more. my website https://capcuttemplate.gen.in/ is also have 0 domain authority

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                                          • sophiathomas790
                                            sophiathomas790 last edited by

                                            Hey, I noticed that there have been changes in the Domain Authority of the website. The DA was increasing consistently and reached 35, but suddenly, in the last 15 days, it dropped to 33. There is not changes in linking domain. What are possible reasons.

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                                            • Vincear
                                              Vincear last edited by

                                              A drop in domain authority can result from factors like decreased backlinks, poor-quality content, increased the competition, or changes in search engine algorithms. Regularly updating content, enhancing SEO practices, and building high-quality backlinks are essential to maintain or improve domain authority.

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                                              • Vincear
                                                Vincear last edited by

                                                Ensure SEO best practices.
                                                Content Issues: Outdated or low-quality content affects engagement and backlinks. Regularly update content.
                                                Technical SEO Problems: Issues like loading times or broken links can affect DA.

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                                                • Sagar.Kumar2102
                                                  Sagar.Kumar2102 last edited by

                                                  I have also faced the same issue with my site
                                                  My DA had dropped recently, even though I've been actively building backlinks for my website. I don't know why it's happening.
                                                  Can you please answer this question?

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                                                  • zunairarain
                                                    zunairarain last edited by

                                                    same problem with my capcut mod apk website https://capckutapk.com

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                                                    • Maryam-110
                                                      Maryam-110 @rishu578 last edited by

                                                      @rishu578 Same problem with my website photography (https://picartsapp.com/)...

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                                                      • Maryam-110
                                                        Maryam-110 last edited by

                                                        My domain authority of website photo and video editing on IOS is dropped. i've not found any solution yet.

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                                                        • AlexCarey12
                                                          AlexCarey12 last edited by

                                                          Hey Guys,

                                                          I have building backlinks for a while now but my DA/PA is struck and its not increasing at all, can anyone of you have a look and let me know, here is my website Pharma Health

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                                                          • qaeemsafi
                                                            qaeemsafi last edited by

                                                            My Domain Rahim-Soft also dropped the rank😥 I don't know what to do.
                                                            Does anyone know the best way to recover my rank?

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                                                            • Mehsaan
                                                              Mehsaan last edited by

                                                              A drop in your domain authority (DA) can be attributed to various factors. Here are some common reasons:

                                                              Changes in Moz’s Algorithm: Moz, the company that developed the DA metric, periodically updates its algorithm. These changes can affect how DA is calculated, which might lead to fluctuations in your site's DA even if you haven't made any changes to your website.

                                                              Loss of Backlinks: If you have lost a significant number of high-quality backlinks, your DA may drop. Backlinks from authoritative and relevant sites play a crucial role in maintaining and increasing DA.

                                                              Quality of New Backlinks: If the new backlinks you are acquiring are from low-quality or spammy websites, this can negatively impact your DA.

                                                              Competitors' Performance: Your DA is relative to other websites. If your competitors have improved their SEO significantly, your DA might drop in comparison.

                                                              Technical SEO Issues: Problems such as slow page load times, broken links, or mobile usability issues can impact your DA. Ensuring your site is technically sound is crucial for maintaining a good DA.

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                                                              • weebdigitalcom
                                                                weebdigitalcom last edited by

                                                                I noticed something unusual with Moz. On Friday, AgilityPortal.io had a DA of 62, but yesterday it dropped to 59. This has happened before, and usually, it returns to 62 after a week. It's strange, and it has occurred several times this year now.

                                                                DA isn't a priority for us since we focus more on helpful content, but I wanted to share this observation to see if anyone else has noticed it.

                                                                Do you have any ideas about why this might be happening? Is this a bug in the Moz toolbar extention

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                                                                • nrndr
                                                                  nrndr last edited by

                                                                  I am facing the same issue with my website Grexa AI

                                                                  My domain authority also dropped but I have not had any new backlinks to my site.

                                                                  Is there any way to figure out the exact reason for this drop?

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                                                                  • umarfarooq195
                                                                    umarfarooq195 @benalex1 last edited by

                                                                    I am experiencing the same thing. Sometimes, my website DA shows 8 and sometimes less than 8. I don't know what's happening with my McDonald' Feedback.

                                                                    Do Google updates affect the DA matrix of the MOZ? I am unable to understand it.

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                                                                    • Polert23
                                                                      Polert23 last edited by

                                                                      @rishu578 said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                      Hello sir i noticed that my DA is Dropped From 27 to 26 Of this website https://www.mytechtalk.org/.
                                                                      What is the reason I don't i try a lot to find a solution but not get . But I notice that in google webmaster tool the domain linking increased every time but on the Moz.com, not domain added even my DA Dropped. Even When i checked my site on  https://ahrefs.com/   he shows approx 350 domain with high da and pa.
                                                                      help me i am getting frustrated.
                                                                      Is that Moz is crawling All domain Fairly or not ?

                                                                      It sounds frustrating to see your Domain Authority drop despite efforts to find a solution. It's possible that Moz's crawling and indexing process might not be reflecting all the domains that are linking to your site, which could be contributing to the issue. It's also worth noting that while DA is a useful metric, it's just one of many factors that can impact your website's performance.

                                                                      It's important to focus on creating high-quality content and building authoritative backlinks to improve your site's overall visibility and ranking.

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                                                                      • irfan6200
                                                                        irfan6200 last edited by

                                                                        A drop in Domain Authority (DA) can happen due to several reasons:

                                                                        Lost Backlinks: Losing high-quality backlinks reduces your DA. Monitor and regain valuable links.
                                                                        Low-Quality Backlinks: An influx of spammy links can harm your DA. Disavow toxic links.
                                                                        Competitor Gains: Competitors gaining more high-quality links can lower your comparative DA.
                                                                        Website Changes: Major changes like redesigns or URL updates can impact DA. Ensure SEO best practices.
                                                                        Content Issues: Outdated or low-quality content affects engagement and backlinks. Regularly update content.
                                                                        Technical SEO Problems: Issues like slow loading times or broken links can affect DA. Conduct regular audits.
                                                                        Algorithm Updates: Stay updated on search engine algorithm changes and adjust your strategy accordingly.
                                                                        Moz Algorithm Changes: Moz’s updates to DA calculations can cause fluctuations.
                                                                        To recover, focus on improving content quality, building high-quality backlinks, and addressing technical SEO issues.

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                                                                        • Subwaysurfers
                                                                          Subwaysurfers last edited by

                                                                          Your domain authority might have dropped due to factors like poor-quality backlinks, outdated content, or algorithm updates. Hosting Subway Surfers Mod APK can also lead to penalties, as distributing modded APKs violates Google's guidelines, negatively affecting your SEO and domain authority.

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                                                                          • lele98
                                                                            lele98 last edited by

                                                                            I've noticed a decline in my website's domain authority on Moz, but oddly, Semrush isn't reflecting the same trend. It's puzzling to figure out why this is occurring. My website can be found at https://remnimodapk.com/.

                                                                            Please Reply This!

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                                                                            • Colegiainfo
                                                                              Colegiainfo last edited by

                                                                              Seo is a whole different ball game, however the recent google updates are really messy. my website colegia has taken a severe hit too.

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                                                                              • JosephFr0st
                                                                                JosephFr0st @glenphillips last edited by

                                                                                Hey glenphillips, I hope you're doing good, have you found any solution my website has the same issue when i check it on other tools it stays the same on Moz it's decreasing this situation is very confusing for me I'm not blaming the Moz team or anyone, but have anyone found the solution for it.
                                                                                Any type of help will be appreciated

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                                                                                • William103
                                                                                  William103 last edited by

                                                                                  Hi,
                                                                                  I am William Bryce, Managing Director at an Australian restaurant that delivers food all over the country. A few days ago, our restaurant website had a Domain Authority of 26 and was receiving maximum orders. However, suddenly, over the past few days, my Domain Authority has decreased to 7, and my client ratio and orders have also declined. How can I improve my Domain Authority to increase my sales?

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                                                                                  • Haroldpinter22
                                                                                    Haroldpinter22 last edited by

                                                                                    My Domain Authority (DA) dropped slightly recently, even though I've been actively building backlinks for my steel building repair service website. Is there a specific reason this might happen in Moz's DA metric?

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                                                                                    • Haroldpinter22
                                                                                      Haroldpinter22 last edited by

                                                                                      My Domain Authority (DA) dropped slightly recently, even though I've been actively building backlinks for my steel building repair service website. Is there a specific reason this might happen in Moz's DA metric?

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                                                                                      • Philljones22
                                                                                        Philljones22 last edited by

                                                                                        I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                        Here is my website: https://picsartmodapk.net/

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                                                                                        • instaapkk
                                                                                          instaapkk last edited by

                                                                                          @haseeb8186 said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                                          I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                          Here is my website

                                                                                          haseeb8186 7 days ago
                                                                                          I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                          Here is my website : https://iinstapro.net/

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                                                                                          • freelistingweb
                                                                                            freelistingweb last edited by

                                                                                            I have checked many website including moz. But all website shows different DA of my website what i do now what तो do . Some where is 20 and some where 4. 😠

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                                                                                            • truckapk
                                                                                              truckapk last edited by

                                                                                              A drop in domain authority (DA) can occur due to several reasons:

                                                                                              1. Algorithm Updates: Search engine algorithms are constantly evolving. Updates can impact how your site's authority is calculated and displayed.

                                                                                              2. Content Quality: A decline in content quality, such as outdated or irrelevant content, can affect your site's authority negatively.

                                                                                              3. Backlink Profile Changes: Loss of high-quality backlinks or an increase in low-quality backlinks can influence DA.

                                                                                              4. Technical Issues: Site performance issues like slow loading times or frequent downtime can impact your DA.

                                                                                              5. Competitive Landscape: Changes in the competitive landscape, including competitors' improvements or new entrants, can affect your site's relative authority.

                                                                                              6. Penalties: Violations of search engine guidelines or manual penalties can lead to a drop in DA.

                                                                                              Regularly monitoring your site's performance and addressing any issues promptly can help mitigate drops in domain authority.
                                                                                              More Details

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                                                                                              • suman505
                                                                                                suman505 last edited by

                                                                                                My website is https://includework.com and dropped its da from 12 to 11. how i increase my da and why its dropped please help me

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                                                                                                • alirehman12
                                                                                                  alirehman12 last edited by

                                                                                                  Hi, my websites capcutsapp domain authority also decresed from 20 to 17. I am continuously been offpage SEO of my website. And also no, backlinks are lost due to which domain authority decreased.

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                                                                                                  • fameleather789
                                                                                                    fameleather789 last edited by

                                                                                                    Try every method and acquire high-quality backlinks, but my website's domain rating isn't increasing. Please guide me on how to resolve this issue. If not, I can give you the link to my website.https://fameleatherjackets.com/

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                                                                                                    • haseeb8186
                                                                                                      haseeb8186 last edited by

                                                                                                      I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                                      Here is my website https://capcuttemplatein.com/

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                                                                                                      • Gutech1
                                                                                                        Gutech1 last edited by

                                                                                                        There could be multiple factors, but if you look at your metrics and link it according it with a increase or decrease in any of the factors (blog writing, guest post submission) and correlate it. You may be able to find an answer.

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                                                                                                          So we are the agent for an industrial company. They don't have a great website (well its pretty but doesn't rank) and have 5 product pages with a variety of products on each. We've taken those products and turned them into 50 pages with good on page optimisation. Now they've just agreed to give us a link on each page and I'm trying to figure out what the best text and link will be. As far as I can see there are three options Visit our agent for X region - sending to the home page If you are from X region you can request a sample of product group from our agent - sending to home page and product category page on our site If you are looking for X, Y, Z or P, Q, R in this region contact our agent there. - sending to home page and individual product pages The aim of this is to boost my page authority as 98% of the top 10 in SERPS have pages with zero authority and rely on the on page optimization and DA. Is this the best approach or are there other better ways of approaching the problem. It's worth noting that there is a total separation of control and ownership of the websites. I'm also starting to work with them to improve their on page optimisation and get links from their parent company to increase link juice

                                                                                                          Link Building | | Zippy-Bungle
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                                                                                                        • ganapro

                                                                                                          Why is my domain authority so low?

                                                                                                          Hello, a couple of years ago I started publishing on my site more than 10 posts a day of content that no one else had. For this reason, my competitors started paraphrasing my content without giving proper attribution, and they ranked better in Google. That's why I realized that apart from creating content I had to work on my SEO, so I started to get some backlinks, most of them via contests on blogs. I am getting about 1 high quality link from PR2, PR3 or PR4 blogs each week. According to Open Site Explorer, I have 20 root domain links (200 total links). In reality I have more backlinks but they don't show up (they do show up in Ahrefs, about 50 root domains). To my surprise, I only have 15 Domain Authority. This is the most evident example, take a look at this screenshot: http://imgur.com/dFk2rkx My website is on the far left, two of my competitors on the right. As you can see I win every category except total links and the most important, domain authority. Are total links that important for Domain authority, even if 99% are internal? By the way, I also have more posts than these guys, I don't know why the report says otherwise. Why is the site on the right ranking so high? The same thing happens with the rest of my competitors, they have a lot of low quality links from "lists of domain sites" and in general a lot of very spammy links. According to what I have been reading, my good quality links should be more helpful than my competitors'  spammy links, which should in fact affect them. So what is going on? I have no idea if I'm doing things right. Why is my domain authority so low? Thanks for your help. dFk2rkx

                                                                                                          Link Building | | ganapro
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