Why a 5-10 Links-a-Month Rule for New Sites Is Changing SEO Playbooks
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Observed data: New domains that pace external links see steadier ranking gains and fewer devaluations The data suggests a clear pattern from audits across dozens of recent launches: new domains that acquire 5-10 credible referring domains