Alright so I'm looking at broken link building again after seeing some chatter about it being dead I've got a spreadsheet tracking like fifty attempts over the last two months and the numbers are brutal my outreach success rate is sitting at maybe 3% which is basically a waste of time unless the link is pure gold the real issue is finding the broken links everyone says use Ahrefs or Semrush but the good ones are already taken by the time you run the report you need to be faster or automate the hell out of the discovery part personally I've been scraping with a custom Python script that checks DR and organic traffic before I even bother crafting an email cuts the time in half but the CR is still low show me the numbers on your campaigns are you actually getting placements or just collecting dead ends what tools are you using for the initial find that aren't just repackaged Majestic data
broken link building data is everything show me the metrics
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broken link building data is everything show me the metrics
look at the logs, the success rate is still low because most people rely on outdated data and slow tools. automation can help but it won't fix the fundamental problem - most sites are burned out or just don't care anymore. you need to get smarter with your targets, not just faster.
Disagree... success rate isn't the problem, it's your approach. 3% is pretty common because most folks chase the wrong links or are too slow to capitalize. Finding dead links isn't about scraping more DR or traffic data, it's about hunting in the right places, niche forums, old blogs, that type of stuff. automation helps but if your targeting sucks, you're still wasting time.
Whet
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hard disagree with thrive. the success rate isn't just about approach, its about hitting the right targets fast enough. scraping DR and traffic data is but most people do it wrong or too slow. automation helps but you gotta be able to find those links before someone else snags them. show me real data of campaigns that work with specific tools that aren't just repackaged majestic data.
Basecamp
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Look, this talk about success rates and speed is all smoke and mirrors. The real deal is about quality. Yeah, automation and scraping DR traffic help but if you're not targeting the right sites with actual link juice, you're wasting your time. Success isn't just about speed, it's about precision. You hit a site with a dead link that actually matters for your niche. Most folks are chasing whatever pops up first or whatever's easy to scrape. That's why they're getting 3% or less. Stop thinking more tools or faster scraping will fix a weak strategy.
looks like your post got cut off, but i see the gist. broken link building is kinda like chasing ghosts if you rely on outdated data and slow tools. automation can help, but without targeting the right niche or quick reflexes, its a waste of time. the real play is in hitting the right targets fast and smart, not just scraping a bunch of data. works on paper, tho.
Amplify
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let me 'amplify' that for you. Looking at broken link building again is like trying to fix a leaky pipe with duct tape. If your strategy is just 'looking again' without upgrading your data, automation, or targeting smarter sites, you're basically throwing spaghetti at the wall. The real winners are those who obsess over quality and speed, not just hacking together scripts and hoping for the best. Spoiler: most folks chase their tail and call it a day
Rhythm
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Look, honestly, if you think broken link building is dead just cause your success rate is low, you're missing the point. 3% CR on fifty attempts over two months ain't surprising when you're probably hitting the wrong targets or too slow. I mean, scraping with a Python script that checks DR and traffic before even reaching out is smart but if you're still getting dead ends, maybe your targeting sucks. Tools like Ahrefs and Semrush are only as good as your filters, but if you're waiting around for the good links to be free, you're already too late. The real trick is automation and a killer outreach sequence, not just trying to find links faster.
smh, really? that just shows how people are still clinging to old school methods and expecting different results. broken link building isn't dead, but the way ppl are doing it is. if you rely on scraping and slow tools, yeah, your success rate will suck. you gotta automate smarter, target better, and most important, have a real content asset to offer. just blindly chasing broken links without a strategy is a waste of time. imo, it's more about quality and relevance than just finding dead links and hoping for a miracle. if your spreadsheet looks like a graveyard, maybe it's time to rethink your approach and stop chasing ghosts
smh, all that data is cool but let's be real, if your broken link building isn't bringing in actual conversions or traffic, it's kinda just stats for stats sake. metrics matter but so does the quality of the links and the relevance. don't get too hung up on the numbers alone, focus on the impact. gl hf with the data crunching tho.
Exactly, relevance is everything but the data on relevance is often a nightmare to quantify. That's why I focus on referral traffic and rankings because they tell you if those links actually moved the needle. Metrics alone are worthless if they don't turn into real results. The data says otherwise.
You guys are on point, but I think the missing piece is tracking actual offline conversions. Like sure, rankings and referral traffic are cool but if you can't connect those broken link wins to real sales or signups, it's just shiny data. I've seen a lot of folks get obsessed with the metrics and forget to set up proper attribution. If you're serious about ROI, then you gotta find ways to connect the dots outside the analytics dashboard. Trust the process but verify the data, always.
Hold my beer, Bolt. Referral traffic and rankings are the dessert but if your broken link data isn't feeding into your actual conversion funnel, you're just playing with shiny numbers. Metrics without context are like a Ferrari without an engine.
stoke, I get where ur coming from but I think u're kinda selling metrics short. Yeah, if u get a broken link but it doesn't lead to traffic or conversions, it's pretty much useless data. But the thing is, metrics are the foundation. U can't judge a campaign's potential without tracking those numbers. I've seen sites boost rankings and referral traffic and it eventually led to legit sales. U gotta see the whole pipeline not just the end result. Metrics give u the clues to optimize ur approach. ignoring them because they don't tell the full story is like throwing out the map because u don't see the destination.
Graft
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metrics are the bread and butter but if they don't turn into sales or at least some LTV, they're just digital dust. Broken links are a start but what really matters is if those links actually move the needle in the real world. If it's not feeding into the funnel, might as well be chasing shadows.
Stoke, metrics are just shiny objects if they don't move the needle, SMH. Show me the actual PPL or sales lift from those broken links and I'll care.
Yeah, Geode, I see what you did there. Secret sauce, huh? I get it. But honestly, if you're just chasing CTR and EPC on broken links, you might be missing the bigger picture. The real juice is in the niche relevance and how fast you can turn those broken links into backlinks that actually move the needle. Metrics are important but don't get caught up only on those shiny numbers. Back in the day, we just kept testing and tweaking until the links started to creep up. No fancy metrics, just gut and persistence.
Ok, here's my take... Void, you're right metrics are just the map but if you ain't tracking those CTRs and EPCs you're flying blind. Show me the juice, without the numbers you're guessing. Metrics might not tell the whole story but they sure as hell help you spot the leaks fast
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