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Is backlink from websites which traffic is 0 helpful for ranking?

by LEE BYRON
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I used ahrefs to get some high related backlinks for my industry. Recently I just noticed that some high related backlinks with DA >30 but HAS NO TRAFFIC，which had large traffic several months ago but now had no traffic.
I assumed these websites are affected by the recent google updates.
my question is is it still very useful to get these high DA backlinks but traffic very low.
#backlink #helpful #ranking #traffic #websites
  • Profile picture of the author Abaidulllah
    yes, they still can be useful and beneficial for increasing the domain authority of your site , it provide a little bit value
    but it is best to get backlinks from high target traffic and relevant blogs they will increase your site traffic and authority also grow.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nadiia
    It's not even worth wasting your time on those links.
    Artificially grown DR indicators will not give anything to your site. I would recommend focusing on sites that correspond to your topic and have traffic. Perhaps you will spend more time on such links, but the result will be much better!
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  • Profile picture of the author Kosmalll
    Yes, high-quality backlinks with DA >30 can still be useful even with low traffic, as they continue to increase your site's authority. However, it's also important to consider other factors like the context and relevance of the backlink to your niche. Additionally, to boost traffic, you can turn to platforms like MGID to monetize your content through targeted ads and attract new audiences.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rizvi44
    Yes, it's worth it. Why? because when you create a backlink for any site, make sure to create a link diversify.
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  • Profile picture of the author Digital011
    Check your website content, your content is not plagiarized check it now.

    Check website backlinks. Your website has lost backlinks and users do not visit your website. is this a some reason?

    Create a new backlink to a high DA website and give value to your website and blog post.

    Regularly check website traffic or crawl budget.
    Thank you.
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  • Profile picture of the author ra42
    Backlinks from sites with zero traffic are not inherently harmful, they may not offer significant benefits. It's usually more effective to focus on acquiring quality backlinks from authoritative and relevant sites.
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  • Profile picture of the author June Miller
    Relevant sites matter the most. Doing 100 backlinks from random sites is equal to doing 10 relevant niche backlinks.
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  • Profile picture of the author sudha academy
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      Originally Posted by sudha academy View Post

      If the websites are authoritative, ....
      Chat GTP told you that.
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  • Profile picture of the author nagastro
    A website having traffic zero is not a good practice for SEO. It will not boost the website traffic
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  • Profile picture of the author ameliastan12
    If it is from the relevant website, It can create a positive impact even with 0 traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rizvi44
    Yes you can do it. But not get huge benefit just get little bit juice from that website.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pelorus Technologies
    Generally, backlinks from websites with little traffic are of little to no value for ranking purposes, as they provide little authority or exposure. Backlinks from high-traffic and relevant websites are valued by search engines as they indicate trust and quality. If the content is relevant and of high quality, even low-traffic sites can contribute to a diverse backlink profile.
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    • Profile picture of the author Segmadis
      Originally Posted by Pelorus Technologies View Post

      Generally, backlinks from websites with little traffic are of little to no value for ranking purposes, as they provide little authority or exposure. Backlinks from high-traffic and relevant websites are valued by search engines as they indicate trust and quality. If the content is relevant and of high quality, even low-traffic sites can contribute to a diverse backlink profile.
      That's true, but in the end of the day every single link is more or less valuable. At least if they don't help much they will not do any harm.
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  • Profile picture of the author one spy
    Backlinks from websites with zero traffic are generally less helpful for SEO rankings. However, they can still have value if the site is:

    Relevant to your niche or industry.
    From a high-authority domain.
    Offering unique, quality content.
    Focus on backlinks from sites with good authority, relevance, and active traffic for better impact.
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  • Profile picture of the author krishan1982
    Backlink 0 Traffic also useful if good DA
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  • Profile picture of the author godsepallavi17
    No if the website from your are trying for a backlink isn't receiving any traffic, it won't be helping you in any way. Try website receiving traffic more than 1000K.
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  • Profile picture of the author AgedDomain
    Its still worth for robots or spyder, but almost worthless when your focus is to generate real traffic
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  • Profile picture of the author Saiful
    Don't just chase after high-DA links that don't get any traffic. A good backlink profile should have a mix of links from different places. It's cool to include some lower-DA sites, too, as long as they're relevant and bring in consistent traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author justinmaster
    The main point is relevancy towards your niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author Prosenttilaskuri
    yes, they still can be useful and beneficial for increasing the domain authority of your site , it provide a little bit value
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    Well its better than nothing .But you can its better to get backlinks from authority websites
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  • Profile picture of the author Daylen Sotor
    while a backlinking isn't inherently harmful, it's generally better to focus your efforts on acquiring backlinks from reputable, high-traffic, and relevant websites to improve your rankings effectively.
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  • Profile picture of the author oussama Tazi
    Traffic is just one aspect of link value. While organic traffic can suggest that a page is actively engaged with users, backlinks themselves are valuable due to the authority of the domain and the relevance of the link to your site.
    Even with low traffic, the backlink from a high DA website can help your website by signaling authority to Google, especially if it's from a page with high trust.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarkData Consulting
    Yes, they help in increasing your site authority
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  • Profile picture of the author shaikhmayra40
    Stay away from fake DA, DR websites. backlink from such websites are not useful.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nadiia
    If you need real traffic, such links are useless, it is better to focus on better sites
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  • Profile picture of the author Raghu BN
    recently i also tried ahrefs, but no use. Need to find alternate ways. Have you tried Github....
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  • Profile picture of the author 001Peter
    Having backlinks from different sources is key to good SEO. They help boost your rankings, build trust, and avoid penalties. Diverse links show search engines that your content is valuable and reliable. This variety strengthens your site and helps it grow naturally over time.
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  • Profile picture of the author themadrastiffins
    The search engine rankings are less likely to be affected by backlinks from websites that do not receive any traffic. Backlinks are evaluated by Google based on their authority and relevance. Despite the fact that some of these sites may provide SEO benefits, high-traffic, authoritative sites will have a more significant impact on your search engine ranking.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fahri Baykal
    Backlinks from high DA sites can still hold value, even if their traffic has dropped. Google often prioritizes domain authority and relevance over traffic. However, if the site has lost traffic due to penalties or poor content, its backlink value might diminish over time.

    It's worth diversifying your backlink profile with both high-DA and high-traffic sites to ensure balanced results. Keep an eye on the site's recovery or decline--it could affect your rankings down the road.
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  • Profile picture of the author JenMo
    I don't think they'll be very useful for generating real traffic. While they might provide a small boost to your overall ranking, it's not much, so it's best not to overuse them. Backlinks are most valuable when they're natural and come from relevant, high-quality websites and articles
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  • Profile picture of the author sebastya
    every link counts
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Y
    My humble opinion is that if the DA is high, it would still help you boost your money site's DA. However, is DA an important metric on its own to considers? This debatable.

    Personally I would opt for backlinks with traffic over 0 traffic any day.

    In the context of wating to index new keywords, they can be helpful. [link removed by moderator]

    Your thoughts?
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  • Profile picture of the author shahzadkalyar
    Backlinks from high DA websites can still provide some value, especially if they are relevant to your industry. While traffic numbers are important for user engagement and potential referral traffic, Google primarily values the authority and trust of the website (which DA reflects) over current traffic. However, if a site has lost its traffic due to algorithm changes, it could be an indicator that the site's authority is being questioned or diminished. It's always good to diversify your backlink profile with both high DA sites and relevant, high-traffic sources. Just keep an eye on the overall quality of the backlinks, as Google's algorithms are getting better at recognizing spammy or low-quality links.
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  • Profile picture of the author dodly
    the content can give the ranking not the backlink
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  • Profile picture of the author Defender PK
    A high DA but low-traffic backlink is not useless, but it's less valuable than a high DA + high traffic backlink. If a site was recently hit by Google updates, its backlinks may not pass much SEO value anymore. Prioritize quality over just DA for long-term ranking benefits.
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  • Profile picture of the author Earning with Usman
    Backlinks from **zero-traffic** sites usually **don't help SEO**, unless the site is **high-quality and relevant**. Focus on authoritative backlinks for better ranking.
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  • Profile picture of the author lienhevkt
    Backlinks from websites with no traffic don't really help with rankings, unless they're from high-authority and relevant sources.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gaus
    Yeah, I've noticed the same with some backlinks. High DA is good, but if the site's traffic tanked, it might not pass as much value. Probably hit by Google updates. I'd focus on links from sites still holding strong.
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  • Profile picture of the author shekhar
    As long as the zero traffic website is in the same niche as yours, the backlink is valuable. if in other niche with no relevancy, it is not. Simple. Traffic only means that the site is still getting some organic love from Google and coming in higher places serps and attracting some traffic. But, the traffic itself is not a deteminer of the backlink's quality. The relevancy of the content to be liked is what matters the most.
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  • Profile picture of the author yash1206
    Yes it can be useful only if it has a good Domain Authority and Low Spam Score.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michal Kaczor
    I'd stay careful - they could bite you.
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  • Profile picture of the author brigitte louise
    Yes, in these websites are helpful, as they are new and developing, so wen they progress, and link from them with respect to time will get benefit.
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  • Profile picture of the author Len Global virtual
    Backlinks from websites with zero traffic typically have little to no value for SEO ranking, as they are unlikely to drive referral traffic or improve your site's credibility. Quality backlinks from authoritative and relevant sites are far more beneficial for improving search engine rankings.
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  • Profile picture of the author strategic seo services
    High DA backlinks can still pass authority and help with SEO, but if a website's traffic has dropped because of a Google update, its link value might be diminished.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mel Dart
    Originally Posted by LEE BYRON View Post

    I used ahrefs to get some high related backlinks for my industry. Recently I just noticed that some high related backlinks with DA >30 but HAS NO TRAFFIC，which had large traffic several months ago but now had no traffic.
    I assumed these websites are affected by the recent google updates.
    my question is is it still very useful to get these high DA backlinks but traffic very low.
    Here's the deal: Only Google really knows the answer, but they ain't spilling.


    Google's famous algorithm was built on backlinks, and while it's evolved a lot since then, backlinks are still the backbone. Just look up their trademark.


    That said, backlinking has evolved too. It's not just about the link itself but also the authority of the source.


    Here's the key: if the backlink comes from a site in your industry (as defined by Google's categories and subcategories) and it's close to your niche, like first or second-degree connections (tiers), then yeah, it likely plays a role in your ranking.
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  • Profile picture of the author KGISLMicrocollege
    Backlinks from websites with zero traffic are generally less helpful for ranking. While they can still contribute to your backlink profile, they don't provide much authority or referral traffic. High-quality backlinks from authoritative, high-traffic websites have a more significant impact on SEO.
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  • Profile picture of the author EllietheMarketer
    Yes. Many links pointing to your website from other relevant websites and good websites will help your website with 0 traffic rank
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    • Profile picture of the author EllietheMarketer
      Please do not spam other websites for links tho. They must be authentic.
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  • Profile picture of the author Digital011
    Link Placement & DoFollow Status, Spam Score, Indexing & Crawling, Relevance, Domain Authority (DA) & Page Authority (PA)
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  • Profile picture of the author Conversioncopywriter
    Not really.

    When you think about the purpose of a backlink, it's simply to serve one purpose to your site

    Increase its authority

    But how do you gain authority with a backlink?

    By leveraging other sites with the authority you're looking for.

    If you're at ground 0. Backlinks from any number over zero are valuable to grow your authority.

    But when you have a higher domain authority, then getting backlinks from lower tiers are fluff disguised as something valuable when it's not.

    Bottom line

    Don't count the numbers. Make the numbers count.

    Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Indiarentalz
    Backlinks from high DA sites can still provide SEO value, but if a site lost traffic due to Google updates, its authority may also drop. Prioritize active, high-quality, and relevant sites for better ranking impact.

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  • Profile picture of the author Jagoal
    Absolutely
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  • Profile picture of the author Aneena31
    Yes. I'ts still useful.
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  • Profile picture of the author rahulsoni
    I would say that there is no point of placing your website link where the traffic is 0, but if your website is new and content is valuable of that site, that you can post link but make sure the site is relavent to your industry.
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  • Profile picture of the author evrimege
    If it hasn't been flagged as spam, it might provide a small benefit -- but whether it's really worth it is something only you can decide.
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  • Profile picture of the author OnlineProxy
    Even if a high DA site doesnt get a lot of traffic, its backlink can still give your SEO a boost, especially if it's relevant to your niche. Traffic is nice, but what really matters is the site's authority and relevance. So even if the site took a hit after a Google update, that link can still be valuable. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it's still a trusted site. If it is, that backlink can keep helping you out.
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