Accuracy of Google Webmaster Tools in Counting Backlinks?

by Wes888
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Just want to get your thoughts on the accuracy of GWT on counting backlinks? Do they get all the backlinks? I still have some links that don't show up on GWT.
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  • Profile picture of the author PROmotions LLC
    My most recent links in GWT are from 2011, thats how it was for almost a year, a couple of days ago it "refreshed" and counted all the new ones. I assume you are talking about the "Links you your site" section.
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  • Profile picture of the author J R Salem
    Let's just say this is not a good way to get an accurate count of backlinks.
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    • Profile picture of the author PROmotions LLC
      Originally Posted by J R Salem View Post

      Let's just say this is not a good way to get an accurate count of backlinks.
      Oh, for sure. This can be a good way to gauge what links Google sees, but even then I have links that are not in the WMT list, but are still indexed and bringing in traffic.
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