Why is there such a difference between Open Site Explorer and Domain Analysis?
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When I look at my links in the Competitive Domain Analysis and I see I have 113,018 Ext followed links but Open Site Explorer shows 3,148. Why is there such a difference?
In addition, is there a way to view the External Followed links? I want to see where these 113,018 links are coming from.
Thanks,
Josh
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When I look at my links in the Competitive Domain Analysis and I see I have 113,018 Ext followed links but Open Site Explorer shows 3,148. Why is there such a difference?
It sounds like you are examining two different link metrics. Is it possible you are looking at "linking root domains" or another metric in OSE? Another possibility is in OSE you are looking at links to the page but the other tool is showing links to the domain.
In addition, is there a way to view the External Followed links? I want to see where these 113,018 links are coming from.
From your Mozbar you can click on the link total and your OSE page will open. Alternatively you can navigate to OpenSiteExplorer.org and see a breakdown of your links.
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