Link Building

Link Velocity

Quick definition

Link velocity is the rate at which a website acquires new backlinks over time.

Link velocity tracks how fast referring domains are being added. A consistent, steady curve looks natural; sudden spikes (especially with bad anchors) look like an active manipulation attempt.

Google does not penalize fast growth that's clearly explained by a real event — a product launch, a press hit, a viral piece. It does scrutinize unexplained anomalies in your link graph.

When planning campaigns, target a sustainable monthly cadence of new referring domains. A 'hockey stick' jump that fades immediately is both ineffective and risky.

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