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@laurentjb said in Backlinks from local businesses:

Hello,
I need to make sure I understand this correctly.
Will it help my SEO if I:

find local businesses with a good DA & low spam score

select businesses that are somehow related to mine (Insurance Agency)

offer to guest post and include a backlink on their blog ( ask them if they'd like to reciprocate)

For example, businesses such as
Roofing companies
Contractors
moving companies
etc

Yes, targeting local businesses with a good Domain Authority (DA) and low spam score can benefit your SEO, especially if these businesses are relevant to your industry in some way. By offering to guest post on their blog and including a backlink to your insurance agency, you can build valuable backlinks, which are crucial for SEO. Reciprocal linking, where they also link back to your site, can further improve authority if done with caution to avoid over-linking.

The discrepancy between your website's Domain Authority (DA) of 4 and its Domain Rating (DR) of 5 arises because these metrics are calculated by different tools using distinct methodologies. Domain Authority, developed by Moz, evaluates the overall strength of a website's domain based on various factors, including the number and quality of backlinks. Domain Rating, on the other hand, is a metric from Ahrefs that focuses specifically on the backlink profile's strength and quality. Since both metrics use their own algorithms and data sets, it's common to see slight variations between them. Consequently, a DA of 4 and a DR of 5 simply reflect these differences in calculation methods and data inputs used by Moz and Ahrefs, respectively.

@Philljones22 said in URLs dropping from index (Crawled, currently not indexed):

Same issue here, my most of the URLs are getting de indexed after indexing the search console.

I'm experiencing the same problem. Most of my URLs are getting de-indexed after being indexed by the search console.

https://www.stardewvalleyapk.me/
https://www.stardewvalleyapk.me/stardew-valley-mod-apk/

@newhazel said in Our Sites Organic Traffic Went Down Significantly After The June Core Algorithm Update, What Can I Do?:

I’m in a challenging situation and could use some advice. Since the March 2024 core update, our site has suffered a significant loss of 40-50% in traffic. Despite various efforts, including adding metadata to our content (which was previously lacking), the traffic fluctuations have continued. Just last week, we experienced a brief return to "normal" traffic for one day, followed by a 30% dip the next day.

I’m in a challenging situation and could use some advice. Since the March 2024 core update, our website has suffered a significant loss of 40-50% in traffic. Despite various efforts, including adding metadata to our content (which was previously lacking), the traffic fluctuations have continued. Just last week, we experienced a brief return to "normal" traffic for one day, followed by a 30% dip the next day.

@jasongmcmahon

Thanks for reply Jason,

This is my website, "https://www.stardewvalleyapk.me/", and I am tracking StarDew Valley Apk and StarDew Valley on it. I am targeting these keywords to boost traffic again.

Hello! When changing a business address on your Google Business Profile, it's generally recommended to update your website and citations first before changing the address on Google. This approach helps ensure consistency across the web, which is crucial for maintaining your search rankings. Once your website and citations reflect the new address, you can then update your Google Business Profile. This sequence reduces the risk of discrepancies that could confuse search engines and potentially impact your rankings. Consistency is key in local SEO, so taking these steps should help you make the transition smoothly without negatively affecting your online presence.

If you're looking for a WordPress plugin that can audit your visitors' websites and display the results on your site, similar to the Moz DA Checker plugin, you have a few good options. One highly recommended plugin is the "Rank Math SEO" plugin. It offers comprehensive SEO analysis tools and includes features like keyword tracking, SEO audits, and more. Another option is the "SEO Framework" plugin, which provides similar audit capabilities and is known for its lightweight and efficient design. Both plugins have free and premium versions, offering advanced features that can help you increase leads and traffic. These tools can provide valuable insights into your visitors' websites, enhancing user engagement and driving more traffic to your site. If you're specifically looking for domain authority checks, consider integrating the Moz API with custom development or using plugins like "WP Meta SEO," which can also support various SEO analysis functions.

Hi everyone,
Same issue in March 2024 Update

I’m in a challenging situation and could use some advice. Since the March 2024 core update, our site has suffered a significant loss of 40-50% in traffic. Despite various efforts, including adding metadata to our content (which was previously lacking), the traffic fluctuations have continued. Just last week, we experienced a brief return to "normal" traffic for one day, followed by a 30% dip the next day.