How Long Should You Wait to Judge a Backlink Campaign?
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- Aug 3, 2014
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It’s a bit early to judge in the first couple of days after the links go live. The real check is whether the target page gets crawled and the rankings settle across a clean set of queries, not just one wobble. If nothing moves after a couple of recrawls, then you’ve got a real signal.
- May 13, 2013
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I don't think it's a function of time. Once your set up is complete and you launch the backlink, how it performs is what you should watch out for
- Oct 20, 2013
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I usually give it a few weeks before judging the real impact. Early indexing and movement can show that the links are crawled, but that doesn’t always mean the rankings will hold.
After a month, it becomes easier to see whether the links are actually helping the target pages and bringing more visibility.
After a month, it becomes easier to see whether the links are actually helping the target pages and bringing more visibility.
Spam Boy
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- Feb 14, 2019
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i usually look for early signs like indexing impressions and keyword movement but i wouldn’t judge the campaign too quickly i’d give it a few months before making a serious decision especially since the impact can vary depending on the site competition and quality of the links
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