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Link Health
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Track link decay, monitor backlink health, and detect unstable link sources. Get instant alerts for deleted domains, lost pages, and redirect issues that harm your SEO.
Link Health Monitor
Track link decay and backlink health over time
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What We Monitor
Comprehensive link health analysis across multiple factors
Link Decay Rate
Track how many of your backlinks have been deleted or lost over time. High decay rates indicate unstable link sources.
Deleted Domains
Monitor linking domains that have gone offline or been deleted. This can harm your authority and rankings.
Health Score
Get an overall link health score from 0-100 with letter grade. Instantly see if your backlink profile is healthy.
Critical Alerts
Receive severity-ranked alerts for critical issues, warnings, and informational insights about your link health.
Redirect Detection
Find backlinks that go through redirects, which dilute link equity and reduce SEO value significantly.
Expert Recommendations
Get actionable recommendations to improve link health, replace lost links, and build a more stable backlink profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is link decay and why does it matter?+
Link decay occurs when backlinks are deleted, domains go offline, or pages are removed. It matters because lost backlinks mean lost authority and rankings. High decay rates (>15%) often indicate past involvement with spam networks or unstable link sources that Google may view negatively.
What's a healthy link decay rate?+
A healthy domain decay rate is under 5%, and page decay under 5-10%. Some churn is normal as websites evolve, but excessive decay indicates problems. If your decay rate is above 15% for domains or 20% for pages, you should audit your backlink profile immediately.
How does redirect rate affect SEO?+
Redirects (301/302) pass less link equity than direct links. A high redirect rate (>10%) means you're losing SEO value. This often happens when sites restructure URLs but keep old backlinks. Contact webmasters to update links directly to your current URLs.
What causes high link decay?+
Common causes include: expired domains used in link schemes, content removed from linking sites, spam networks being shut down, low-quality blogs going offline, or links from temporary pages. Focus on earning links from established, authoritative sites less likely to disappear.
How often should I monitor link health?+
Monthly monitoring is recommended for most sites. If you're actively building links or recovering from a penalty, check weekly. Our 30-day cache means you'll get fresh data each month while minimizing API costs.
Can I recover from poor link health?+
Yes! Start by using Google Search Console's disavow tool for toxic links. Then focus on earning high-quality, stable backlinks from authoritative domains. Replace lost links with new ones from better sources. Recovery takes 3-6 months of consistent effort.