Backlink Monitoring
Updated on April 7, 2026
Backlink Monitoring
Stay informed about changes to your backlink profile in real-time.
Setting Up Monitoring
- Go to Backlinks > Monitoring in your project
- Monitoring starts automatically for your main domain
- Set alert preferences in notification settings
Alert Types
- New backlink gained: A new domain started linking to you
- Backlink lost: A previously existing link was removed
- DA change: A linking domain's authority changed significantly
- Toxic link detected: A potentially harmful link was found
Dashboard
The monitoring dashboard shows:
- Link velocity: New vs. lost links over time
- Recent changes: Latest link gains and losses
- Health trend: Overall link profile health trajectory
Best Practices
- Review lost links weekly to identify patterns
- Reach out to recover valuable lost links
- Monitor competitor link gains for outreach opportunities
- Set up email alerts for high-DA link changes
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