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What's the Google command for backlinks? Link:domain

by David
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Hi guys n gals,

I forget the command for checking backlinks in Google.
is it link:http:// somedomain dot com
or is it link: space http:// somedomain dot com ??

(I added spaces in those examples because the WF script turns urls into anchor text or something)

what other commands are there?

intitle ?

I forget the correct snytax
#backlinks #command #google #linkdomain
  • Profile picture of the author rahails
    It's link: space www.anydomain.com
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    • Profile picture of the author Peter Gregory
      Originally Posted by rahails View Post

      It's link: space www.anydomain.com
      That is incorrect, there is no space between link: and the domain name. It should be link:domainname.com

      Also, just a side note, but the link: operator is not a very effective means in finding what links google has found for your site. You are better off using yahoos site explorer, open site explorer from seomoz or even your own google webmaster tools account.

      There are many other operators and a good reference for some good ones is here: Google Power User Tips: Query Operators
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      • Profile picture of the author David
        Originally Posted by Peter Gregory View Post

        That is incorrect, there is no space between link: and the domain name. It should be link:domainname.com

        Also, just a side note, but the link: operator is not a very effective means in finding what links google has found for your site. You are better off using yahoos site explorer, open site explorer from seomoz or even your own google webmaster tools account.

        There are many other operators and a good reference for some good ones is here: Google Power User Tips: Query Operators
        Thanks,

        I'm sometimes work from different computers, I spotted an interesting backlink from an article directory and now I can't find it, my client is hiring more than one SEO, I think one of the other guys put an article up that I didn't know about.

        If he's using the same anchor text I'd like to be aware of it so I can vary my anchor text as appropriate... only problem is I can't find that article right now.

        If I click on his user name in the article directory, I can see what he's submitted to date and alter my submissions accordingly
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    • Profile picture of the author Fahmod
      Originally Posted by rahails View Post

      It's link: space www.anydomain.com
      I found that if you have a domain name with exact keywords, after entering that command in Google Search, you will see sites listed which actually don't have any physical links back to you, but show the exact keyword search terms high-lighted.

      That is when you have a 'space' in-between' link: and the domain :-)
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      • Profile picture of the author Peter Gregory
        Originally Posted by Fahmod View Post

        That is when you have a 'space' in-between' link: and the domain :-)
        I just want to make sure everyone is very clear that having a space in between the operator and the domain name does nothing but shows you a search query for the words "link" and "domainname"

        If you want to actually use the operator correctly there can be no space!
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    • Profile picture of the author cbpayne
      Originally Posted by rahails View Post

      It's link: space www.anydomain.com
      wrong.....
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  • Profile picture of the author Tyrus Antas
    You might want to take a look at Blekko:
    blekko | slashtag search

    It will show links Google doesn't, in fact,
    their search engine seems to be targeted at
    tech people and internet marketers.

    Tyrus
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  • Profile picture of the author rkz0121
    Yeah it's link:domain

    Though as someone mentioned above it's not the best for this kind of thing.

    Scrape box is always a good way to check backlinks I've found
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  • Profile picture of the author chrisxboyle
    yeah this is the correct way of checking backlinks manually in google - link:domain
    its either: link:www or link:http same results
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  • Profile picture of the author Luka Graham
    its better using yahoo site explorer rather than using this google operator.
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    • Profile picture of the author SamDenial
      Originally Posted by Luka Graham View Post

      its better using yahoo site explorer rather than using this google operator.
      Mate Yahoo has closed this service for showing back links.
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  • Profile picture of the author ulysses31
    Link:yordomain.com
    Links:yourdomain.com
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  • Profile picture of the author M_Usman
    How I find niche black-links for my website any Google command...! to founding Blogs or relevant forums.... directories..?
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  • Profile picture of the author PriceMaster
    It's very helpful to have a look at what your competitors are upto too
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  • Profile picture of the author codecreative
    I just thought I would make it clear that no tool is 100% accurate at showing backlinks its immposible to see all of your backlinks. No tool can do this. Google doesn't reveal all the backlinks it finds to your site
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  • Profile picture of the author whiterock
    Correct way of checking backlinks manually in google is - link:domain I agree with that
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