What is link velocity?
Link velocity is the speed at which a website accumulates backlinks — usually measured as new referring domains per month. It is one of many signals search engines use to judge whether a link profile looks natural or manufactured.
Why link velocity matters
Natural sites earn links steadily as their content spreads. A sudden explosion of low-quality links is a classic pattern of link buying and can trigger spam filters. Conversely, too little velocity can leave a site looking stale.
How to manage link velocity
- Grow links consistently rather than in bursts.
- Monitor new referring domains each month.
- Investigate sudden spikes or drops in Search Console.
- Prioritize quality: one strong link beats ten weak ones.
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