Is backlink from websites which traffic is 0 helpful for ranking?

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I used ahrefs to get some high related backlinks for my industry. Recently I just noticed that some high related backlinks with DA >30 HAS NO TRAFFIC，which had large traffic several months ago but now had no traffic.
I assumed these websites are affected by the recent google updates.
my question is is it still very useful to get these high DA backlinks but traffic very low.
 

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Yes they still bring in some juice, but quality backlinks from traffic sites will be even better
 
High DA backlinks with no traffic can still help, but prioritise links from trusted, active sites to avoid risks and get maximum SEO benefits.
 
They still provide some value to your website. To increase authority and trust, you can focus on creating additional quality backlinks from relevant traffic websites.
 
MynameisLiGang said:
Recently I just noticed that some high related backlinks with DA >30 HAS NO TRAFFIC，which had large traffic several months ago but now had no traffic.
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that's the sign of a site that's dead / dying (in terms of rankings)

But if the authority continues to be good you can still benefit from it as some of that authority will still trickled down into your site, so I'd say it's still worth getting links from this site if the price is right

MynameisLiGang said:
I assumed these websites are affected by the recent google updates.
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very possible

MynameisLiGang said:
my question is is it still very useful to get these high DA backlinks but traffic very low.
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again, if you're only interested in the authority (link juice, ranking power, whatever you want to call it, they're all the same thing) you can still benefit from that authority despite of the rankings tanking....

But beware that - sometimes - dead / dying sites lose backlinks too, and - as a result of this - their authority dies too, so even if this week / month the authority is good doesn't mean that it will be good next month or next year too. You gotta keep an eye on these things and monitor them weekly, maybe use a tool like Scrapebox to automate the verification of backlinks on a daily / weekly basis and send you report when something happens to these links
 
There’s an unusual spike in the graph, it could be a sign of something suspicious. Check whether the link profile is clean. If the link profile looks natural and healthy, then obtaining a link from that site can help you gain some authority. If the spike is due to spammy or low-quality links, it’s best to avoid them to protect your site’s reputation. Regularly monitoring links ensures your SEO efforts remain effective and risk-free.
 
You have no control over which sites can get penalized by google so it's ok to have links from sites with no traffic.
My opinion: I prefer links from websites with organic traffic (but if those sites lose traffic... oh well).

Ahrefs did this research - https://ahrefs.com/blog/links-with-traffic-study/.
My opinion: I disagree with their findings.
 
MynameisLiGang said:
I used ahrefs to get some high related backlinks for my industry. Recently I just noticed that some high related backlinks with DA >30 HAS NO TRAFFIC，which had large traffic several months ago but now had no traffic.
I assumed these websites are affected by the recent google updates.
my question is is it still very useful to get these high DA backlinks but traffic very low.
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Its totally fine because traffic has no bearing on the power of backlink - Dont listen what other fools tell you when they are trying to sell you a link
 
higher DA websites backlinks with low traffic still hold some value SEO, they indicate relevance and authority.
However, links from sites that may have lost traffic may no longer offer the same type of benefit over time and thus need to be valued based on their overall quality,
 
MynameisLiGang said:
I used ahrefs to get some high related backlinks for my industry. Recently I just noticed that some high related backlinks with DA >30 HAS NO TRAFFIC，which had large traffic several months ago but now had no traffic.
I assumed these websites are affected by the recent google updates.
my question is is it still very useful to get these high DA backlinks but traffic very low.
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High DA backlinks with low traffic can still pass authority and help with rankings, but their impact may be reduced if they're affected by Google updates. Diversify your backlinks by focusing on sites with both high DA and consistent traffic for better results."
 
They will provide some value but generally you should target sites with traffic to make backlinks for your website.
 
I’ve dealt with situations where backlinks came from websites with high Domain Authority but hardly any traffic. At first, I thought having a high DA would help with rankings. But I’ve realized that not all backlinks are created equal, and the amount of traffic tells a different story.

If a site has a high DA but no traffic, that’s a warning sign. It usually means that the site has either been affected by an algorithm update, lost Google's trust, or is inactive. With Google focusing more on EEAT – which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust – it’s clear they want to see real signs of quality, and traffic is one of those signs.

So, to get straight to your question: a backlink from a high-DA site that doesn’t get any traffic can still be helpful, but it’s nowhere near as impactful as one from a site that gets visitors and is relevant. I think it’s better to focus on backlinks from engaged, relevant and regularly updated sites, even if their DA isn’t high. In today’s SEO world context, freshness and the quality of the link source matter way more than just numbers like DA.

In my current strategy, I make sure to prioritise:
  • Relevance of content or theme
  • Referring site’s organic traffic trends
  • Natural placement, like editorial links instead of spammy ones
  • Whether the page linking to me is being indexed and crawled properly
Bottom line, DA is just one piece of the puzzle. A dead site with a DA of 40 doesn’t have the same impact anymore.
 
Backlinks from zero traffic websites offer minimal SEO value unless they are highly relevant and authoritative in your niche.
 
Even with high DA, backlinks from sites with low or no traffic after recent Google updates might not be as effective, so it's worth considering their current relevance and quality.
 
High DA backlinks with low traffic may still have value, but their effectiveness could be limited if the sites were affected by recent Google updates, so consider both quality and relevance.
 
Are high DA backlinks still valuable if the site lost traffic Wondering if they're worth it after recent Google updates hit those domains
 
bijutoha said:
I’ve dealt with situations where backlinks came from websites with high Domain Authority but hardly any traffic. At first, I thought having a high DA would help with rankings. But I’ve realized that not all backlinks are created equal, and the amount of traffic tells a different story.

If a site has a high DA but no traffic, that’s a warning sign. It usually means that the site has either been affected by an algorithm update, lost Google's trust, or is inactive. With Google focusing more on EEAT – which stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust – it’s clear they want to see real signs of quality, and traffic is one of those signs.

So, to get straight to your question: a backlink from a high-DA site that doesn’t get any traffic can still be helpful, but it’s nowhere near as impactful as one from a site that gets visitors and is relevant. I think it’s better to focus on backlinks from engaged, relevant and regularly updated sites, even if their DA isn’t high. In today’s SEO world context, freshness and the quality of the link source matter way more than just numbers like DA.

In my current strategy, I make sure to prioritise:
  • Relevance of content or theme
  • Referring site’s organic traffic trends
  • Natural placement, like editorial links instead of spammy ones
  • Whether the page linking to me is being indexed and crawled properly
Bottom line, DA is just one piece of the puzzle. A dead site with a DA of 40 doesn’t have the same impact anymore.
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I agree with uh, however dont you think that people can manipulate and use of gray/black hat SEO to boost DA? with little to no traffic? how can we spot those?
 
High DA backlinks with low traffic still have SEO value, but their impact may be reduced if the sites were hit by Google updates.
 
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