Checking backlinks - Frequently Asked Questions

[artion]

I have just finished a huge campaign for my new site, and I am trying to find an effective way to check backlinks. Google Webmasters tools and Yahoo Site Explore give me COMPLETELY different answers. Which one is most reliable for SEO?

[cooler1]

I find the most reliable to be MajesticSEO.

Im not sure if Yahoo Site Explorer is updating anymore because yahoo are closing the service down soon. It doesn't seem to be updating, looking at the SEOQuake toolbar.

[chemlabrat]

I use a free downloadable program called SEO spyglass. It takes longer than using some of these web services, but it gives lots more info like anchor text, PR of the site linking from, etc.

[Sandor Verebi]

Hi fellows,

Please, realize that the OP is banned, probably not without any reason. I saw he started many different threads today, and is banned also today.

So, please, don't feed the troll.

Best,

Sandor

[squaster]

Banned or not, I'm looking for the same info. The Yahoo has to old backlinks, because Yahoo Explorer doesn't work anymore. I was looking for the MajesticSEO but it's to expensive for me at that moment. Is there any alternative for MajesticSEO ?

Regards.

[Sandor Verebi]

Originally Posted by squaster

Banned or not, I'm looking for the same info. The Yahoo has to old backlinks, because Yahoo Explorer doesn't work anymore. I was looking for the MajesticSEO but it's to expensive for me at that moment. Is there any alternative for MajesticSEO ?

Regards.

As I know, MajesticSEO has a free version you can use (of course, depending on your need of data).

An alternative solution may be for you SEOmoz, and you can use it free for 30 days.

I don't use one either, so I cannot express an opinion about them.

All the best,

Sandor

[webdesigndevelopment]

In my opinion, We should consider Google Webmaster Tools for the backlink count. If you want to rank on Google just check which links Google are considering as Backlink.

Why we should look at backlinks on other tools. They just give the number of links submitted in various websites not the actual backlinks which Google consider as ranking signal. This is my thinking though.

[melltonroper]

Try SEO Spyglass of backlinkwatch.com...

[christiehemme]

yes, backlinkwatch.com is the right option.

[chandan_dutta]

MajesticSEO is best to check backlinks. Even Google Webmaster also shows more number of links now a days. Yahoo Explorer is not updated and they are going to close explorer in December.

[benk]

I used Backlinkwatch and Bluebacklinks

[Matt Broody]

MajesticSeo

[hostas]

Originally Posted by chemlabrat

I use a free downloadable program called SEO spyglass. It takes longer than using some of these web services, but it gives lots more info like anchor text, PR of the site linking from, etc.

but it's paid..or I'm wrong?

[shaunD]

just use Yahoo Site Explorer !!

[Michael45]

backlinkwatch.com is a good website for checking backlinks.

[webdevpro]

One of the easiest way is to use an online tool like Backlink Checker

This will give you dofollow/nofollow indicator, anchor text and also optional other outbound links from that page.

[coolspot]

how can i see how many backlinks i have and the sites they come from? i used to use yahoo but i think the site has changed a little

[Melissa82]

Personally I use Scrapebox for this and many many other things too

[Quiksilver8]

Different checkers will show up different amounts of links.

Here are some simple ones to use:

Backlinkcheck.com the free webmaster tool for checking backlinks
Backlinks Checker Tool - Backlink Watch

[Whos That Guru]

For a free tool, SERPAttacks is good.

They also have a paid version if you like the free one and decide to upgrade. I have an affiliate link for it, but I wont post it in here. If you want my link just PM me, I'd be glad to send it over.

I personally use Scrapebox though.

Here is their discount link if you want to check that out as well though. cheapskate - ScrapeBox

[Barry Unruh]

I use the MajesticSEO and Yahoo Site Explorer through Market Samurai, but I may have to give that free version of the link checker from ScrapeBox a try...looks interesting.

Free Link Checker - ScrapeBox

[Whos That Guru]

Originally Posted by Barry Unruh

I use the MajesticSEO and Yahoo Site Explorer through Market Samurai, but I may have to give that free version of the link checker from ScrapeBox a try...looks interesting.

Free Link Checker - ScrapeBox

WHOA!!!

After almost 2 years of using this software I never knew they had this for a sample!!

That is really cool.

Anyway, yeah I can definitely vouch for Scrapebox AND SERPAttacks.

[Zaheera]

I use Scrapebox

[Jenny4u1]

I will use backlinkchecker.com and yahoo explorer to get the results. As per my knowledge they are giving updated data.

[Tacit]

We use Open Site Explorer from SEOMoz. You need to pay to get all the data though.

[nazvinumi]

Originally Posted by Melissa82

Personally I use Scrapebox for this and many many other things too

Hi,i have scrapebox and i know how to use it a little bit.Now i want to know the actual way to collect a list of backlinks for a specific site through scrapebox.can you help me please.

[Whos That Guru]

Use the backlink checker add-on.

[nazvinumi]

hi, thanks a lot, but its only checking the amount, but i want to get those backlinks list . can you help me please/

[stellaandreapark]

I use OpenSiteExplorer.org

[D Baker]

Scrapebox Backlinks Checker WAS great but it worked with Yahoo Site Explorer so it is no longer working...

Do you know of any other automated alternative ?

[Dmreed4311]

Originally Posted by Whos That Guru

For a free tool, SERPAttacks is good.

They also have a paid version if you like the free one and decide to upgrade. I have an affiliate link for it, but I wont post it in here. If you want my link just PM me, I'd be glad to send it over.

I personally use Scrapebox though.

Here is their discount link if you want to check that out as well though. cheapskate - ScrapeBox

Serp attack gets its info from yahoo so no go!!

[eviezamora]

Like markmax, I also use SEO Spyglass. It's great for checking the progress of your own backlinks and the backlinks of your competitors. It gives you detailed information, such as the exact URL, page rank and whether it is a dofollow or nofollow link to name but a few.

[AMSLLC]

Is there any wordpress plugin available to replace the yahoo backlinks checker?

[HatKing]

I use Backlinkwatch.com. Its free

[Davidhudson]

i use watchbacklinks.com & iwebtool.com

[Ferenc Makar]

I use

Majestic SEO
Open Site Explorer
Ahrefs

[faceblogger]

SEO Spyglass - The best!

[diggs11]

I always check backlinks via backlinkwatch.com i think this is best for me

[riysoft]

Use Backlinkwatch. It's a good tool for checking backlinks.

[virtueinfo11]

what about google tool bar, is it best?

[webdevpro]

Now Google is the only hope to check the competitor's backlinks (well not all) or the tools based on Google's services that can show you the results in more details like with PR etc. You can look at a similar one here Backlink Checker with dofollow indicator.

[thefaizan4it]

Watch Backlink is a best tool for reviews how many back links have you build each site.

backlinkwatch [dot] com

[razorico]

Just for checking number of backlinks - seoquake is good, for in-depth research - majestic seo is a weapon of winners.

[flamewave]

I have been told majestic is the way to go. when looking make sure that it is based around google as at the end of the day that is what matters.

[uncommondeal]

AS one member rightfully mentioned, there are lots of software that you can use to check your backlinks but I uses ibusinesspromoter. Please remember that different backlink checker will produce different results.

[deyong]

srapebox is the best....

[jacksite]

ahrefs.com ----- I use this one. It's very good, hope you like it.

[Sulungta2]

I use back link according to alexa. Check with this:
http://www.alexa. com/site/ Your URL

[nblake]

I am using Magestic SEO and Spyglass. Both are fit for me.

[markw89]

Scrapebox is now showing 0 for backlink checking!