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Backlinks

in short

Backlinks are links from other sites to yours and one of the strongest ranking factors.

A backlink is a hyperlink from an external site to your page. Google treats it as a vote of trust.

How it works

Link value depends on donor authority and topic, placement in content, anchor text and attributes (dofollow, nofollow, sponsored).

Why it matters

  • Raise domain authority
  • Speed up indexing
  • Bring referral traffic

How Accendix handles it

Accendix builds links via niche media, PR and partnerships, without spammy networks.

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All Wiki pagesUpdated: October 26, 2026