Topical Authority vs. Backlinks: Which is winning for you?

Hey guys,

In 2026, I’m seeing some sites rank with almost zero backlinks just because their Topical Authority is rock solid.

Are you still prioritizing link building for new sites from day one?

Or are you focusing 100% on covering every sub-topic first?

What’s your current split (e.g., 80% Content / 20% Links)? Curious to hear your thoughts!

As a beginner, I put most focus on building strong content first and only worry about backlinks later. Maybe around 70–80% content and 20–30% links seems like a good balance.