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What is the best strategy for dissolving an innocently created link network with over 100 websites?

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Hello Moz Community,

Over many years 120 websites were created all under a couple different organizations around the globe. The sites are interconnected via anchor text and domain name links and some redirect to larger sites. The teachings have a central theme and many tools, training programs, events, locations and services are offered on many different websites.

Attached is a slice of a Majestic Link Graph showing the network. God bless Majestic for this new tool!

We are looking for solutions that are efficient and effective in regards to usability, rankings and being achievable.

Thank you so much for your help!

Donna

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