How to get backlinks from BBC.com through 301 redirect
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- Aug 15, 2024
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- Open Semrush or Ahrefs and export all the outgoing links from the desired site.
- Find a service or script to check the availability of the extracted outgoing domains.
- Analyze these domains based on the desired characteristics.
- Register the suitable ones and set up a 301 redirect.
Denver Devon
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Getting backlinks from authority sites like BBC or CNN takes real value focus on digital PR, creating newsworthy content, and building journalist connections. Patience and strategy are key!
lightningen
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- May 12, 2025
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Here’s another method that still works:
Takes a bit of digging but it’s a clean way to earn authority from serious domains.
- Pick a big news site (like CNN, Forbes, etc) and scrape all their 404 pages using tools like Screaming Frog or Sitebulb.
- Check Archive.org to see what those broken pages used to be about.
- Rebuild a version of the content on a new domain with similar topical relevance.
- Then outreach to sites still linking to the dead page and ask them to update the link to your “restored” version.
- Bonus: if the old page had lots of authority, you can also do a 301 to your money site after the backlinks roll in.
Takes a bit of digging but it’s a clean way to earn authority from serious domains.
HiperSMM
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Yeah, getting links from places like BBC or CNN isn’t easy, but it’s doable if you play it smart. Put out stuff that’s actually interesting, like original data, solid insights, or something newsworthy. Journalists love having good sources. Use platforms like HARO, stay active on Twitter/X, and just be helpful without spamming. Build real connections, pitch when it makes sense, and stay consistent. It’s a long game, but it works.
chicagoseo31337
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Yeah this is the last thing I would be thinking about if I wanted a link like this. Isn't this still black hat world?
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One common method is buying expired or auctioned domains that previously had backlinks from BBC or similar sites. Then, set up a 301 redirect to your site. It won't pass full link juice, but still helps with authority and indexing.
torchwooduk
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I just got a BBC one from a seller on here, bbc anchor text and site is totally not relevant, it would do more harm than good. Ive disabled the 301, best staying away from crap like this.
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Interesting topic!
I’ve heard about using expired domains with backlinks from BBC, CNN, etc., and then redirecting them to your own site with a 301. It sounds smart in theory, but I wonder how effective it still is in 2025?
Anyone here actually tested this recently?
Does the link juice still pass, or has Google started ignoring these redirects?
Also — how do you find these expired domains linked from authority sites reliably?
Following this thread for real case studies or tools
I’ve heard about using expired domains with backlinks from BBC, CNN, etc., and then redirecting them to your own site with a 301. It sounds smart in theory, but I wonder how effective it still is in 2025?
Anyone here actually tested this recently?
Does the link juice still pass, or has Google started ignoring these redirects?
Also — how do you find these expired domains linked from authority sites reliably?
Following this thread for real case studies or tools
How effective is this method? I want to try out