How much do DR/DA metrics really matter for backlinks?

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How much do DR/DA metrics really matter for backlinks?

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honestly yeah so I've been messing with DR and DA scores a lot lately just trying to see what backlinks are actually worth. everyone treats these numbers like they're everything but idk how much they really matter for rankings. I ran a test for a client recently, grabbed a few backlinks from sites with DR 70+ and DA 80+ and after a month basically no movement in the serps. but then some lower DR links from like niche sites with DA 40-50 actually did more? feels like these scores are ok for a quick filter but that's it. honestly a link from a smaller super relevant spot can be way better than a high DR site that's kinda spammy. anyone else run their own tests or have a way to balance DR/DA with other stuff? I don't wanna keep chasing high DR links if they're not giving real results.
 
bruh totally agree DR/DA are just quick filters. gotta look at relevancy and link placement too. check ahrefs or SEMrush for more nuanced link metrics, they give a better picture than just DR/DA.
 
different angle: sometimes DR and DA can be good indicators of a site's authority but they're not the whole story. niche relevance and link context matter just as much if not more. idk, maybe use those tools as a rough guide but always check actual placement and site quality too.
 
Haha, looks like someone's been bitten by the DR/DA hype bug. Just a heads up, you said "grabbed a few backlinks from sites with DR 70+ and DA 80+" but DA 80+ is practically impossible unless you own the site. Might wanna double-check those numbers or maybe you meant DR 70+ and DA 50+?
 
100% with you there, most of the time those high DR links are just vanity metrics. real results come from relevance and actual placement, not just chasing numbers.
 
Been doing this 3 years and I've seen that focusing on contextual relevance is way more effective than chasing high DR/DA. Try filtering links by niche-specific metrics or niche relevance, then cross-check their organic traffic or engagement. That's usually a better indicator of actual value than just the scores.
 
bruh, numbers like DR and DA are just smoke screens, rn everyone chasing big stats but ignoring relevance. seen it myself, a small niche site with tight content beats a spammy high DR link every time. not worth chasing those scores blindly, focus on actual impact.
 
different angle: sometimes high DR/DA just means the site is big, but if the link's not relevant or in context it ain't doing much for rankings rn, gotta look at relevance and niche fit more.
 
Careful with chasing DR/DA blindly - focus on relevance and context, that's where the real juice is. A link from a small, tight niche site can crush a high DR spammy link every time.
 
I actually think DR and DA do matter but not as the sole metrics. My experience is that tools like Ahrefs or Moz give a decent ballpark but focusing too much on those scores can lead you astray. I prefer using LinkWhisper or Pitchbox to find relevant, niche links that actually move the needle
 
i gotta disagree, i think DR and DA are just rough guides not gospel. like u said, relevance and niche fit crushes those scores, especially when it comes to actual rankings. wanna hear, do u use any other signals besides these scores when eval links?
 
yo, ever try looking at the page authority or relevancy signals like topicality and anchor text? those can sometimes give a better idea if a backlink is actually gonna move the needle rather than just DR/DA scores. sometimes a smaller, niche site with solid topical relevance can be way more impactful than a big DR site that's kinda spammy. always test and keep an eye on what actually moves your rankings.
 
Haha, yeah I get it, DA 80+ sounds crazy unless you're big in the game. Thanks for the tips, I'll start checking more on relevancy and link placement instead of just chasing numbers. Seems like the scores are just a starting point, not the whole deal. Appreciate the input, guys! Keep testing and sharing, that's how we learn. Catch ya later!
 
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