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Title: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: kavyasharma561 on 02-25-2020, 05:50:41
Hello folks,

How is my site getting backlinks from unknown "websites", and is this a problem?? Furthermore, how does the search console actually track backlinks? I notice that some show up for some articles, but not for others. Additionally, it seems to take several months for some links to show up at all.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: John - Smith on 02-26-2020, 00:11:18
check those sites from your site is getting backlinks. if the site is genuine and relevant, no need to worry! if the site look spammy, you can contact and ask them to remove the link! else disavow those domains!
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: behi16 on 02-26-2020, 00:31:07
Quote from: kavyasharma561 on 02-25-2020, 05:50:41
Hello folks,

How is my site getting backlinks from unknown "websites", and is this a problem?? Furthermore, how does the search console actually track backlinks? I notice that some show up for some articles, but not for others. Additionally, it seems to take several months for some links to show up at all.

google link detects depend on links quality. if the links have good quality and the website which gave you a link has good visitors from google and updated daily then your links index fastly in google
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: eSage IT on 05-27-2020, 04:01:51
Hey!

First check the sites from your website is getting strange backlinks. If the site is genuine and relevant to your niche, you don't need to panic! But if the site looks spammy, try contacting them and ask them to remove the link to your site or else disavow those spammy domains.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: brill_mindz on 05-28-2020, 04:43:15
Not exactly but it depends from you are getting backlinks if you are getting from good site than ranking would not get hurt .

If that site looks improper than you can avoid taking backinks from them.

But if are building backlinks from bad unnatural links than it could hurt your ranking as well.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: brill_mindz on 05-29-2020, 08:09:17
Not exactly but it depends from you are getting backlinks if you are getting from good site than ranking would not get hurt .

If that site looks improper than you can avoid taking backinks from them.

But if are building backlinks from bad unnatural links than it could hurt your ranking as well.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: mariajonas on 08-26-2020, 01:19:35
We see backlinks of our websites that aren't created by us via off-page activities. May be they are created by the websites or some content have your mentions. If they are high DA, relevant & non-spammy, sit back and relax.

Use Google Disavow tool if you don't want them anymore in case they are spammy.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: brookeroberts7 on 08-26-2020, 02:09:10
How are backlinks created?
The broken-link building method

I love the broken-link building method because it works perfectly to create one-way backlinks. The technique involves contacting a webmaster to report broken links on his/her website. At the same time, you recommend other websites to replace that link.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: brill_mindz on 08-26-2020, 03:57:52
Not exactly but it depends from you are getting backlinks if you are getting from good site than ranking would not get hurt .

If that site looks improper than you can avoid taking backinks from them.

But if are building backlinks from bad unnatural links than it could hurt your ranking as well.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: John - Smith on 08-26-2020, 04:46:21
you can check in google webmaster or any other tool and reach out the website owner for the removal of the links!  !-!
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: abhijit12a on 08-27-2020, 05:26:19
There will be your competitors who try to create spammy backlinks to decrease your ranking, so you can remove those backlinks by disavowing them and if the link is relevant to your website then no need to worry.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: brookeroberts7 on 08-27-2020, 06:31:11
An easy method to earn quality backlinks is to write testimonials for websites you are using. You'll spend only a few minutes, and you can earn a link from the homepage of an authoritative website.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Neel Patel on 09-04-2020, 00:37:39
We can check strange backlinks from google search console and disavow too using the same.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: cliftonmor on 09-09-2020, 00:49:08
I've been monitoring my google search console and have noticed more than a few strange backlinks in the external links section. What should i do ?
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Yuga on 12-17-2020, 04:18:37
Check whether websites are genuine from where you are getting backlinks. If the websites are spammy you need to remove it.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Rattan11 on 12-17-2020, 04:34:16
In many cases, if you discover that a lot of Chinese (.cn) or Russian (.ru) domains are suddenly linking to your website, it can (and probably will) be a good indicator of low-quality backlinks.

Quantity is important here. There's sure to be a couple of spam backlinks for your website already. But if there are too many of them, it'll look like you're trying to use shady SEO tactics to manipulate your rankings.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Niamul21 on 01-13-2021, 23:05:21
Quote from: kavyasharma561 on 02-25-2020, 05:50:41
Hello folks,

How is my site getting backlinks from unknown "websites", and is this a problem?? Furthermore, how does the search console actually track backlinks? I notice that some show up for some articles, but not for others. Additionally, it seems to take several months for some links to show up at all.

No problem at all. You can check the site whether it is well authorised.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: marksmith112 on 01-14-2021, 04:56:55
No, need to worry about it. You should remove the link.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Yuga on 02-24-2021, 02:00:33
Sounds like some legacy links possibly from old black hat linking building campaigns or quite simply link spam in a bid to drive traffic to the host site. These can be exceptionally damaging to your SEO, this is because Google may think that you're attempting to manipulate rankings through low-quality link acquisition.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: kumarajite on 02-28-2021, 23:50:35
I would like to tell readers we don't need to do any kinds of Spam backlinks to promote any kinds of website, we need to Quality backlinks for promotion our website. when you are going to Build backlinks for your website then you should have to keep in mind you need not go to unnatural method. If you will build these types of backlinks then you will earn unnatural backlinks from here..
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Lishmalinyjames on 03-01-2021, 12:04:51
Sounds like some legacy links possibly from old black hat linking building campaigns or quite simply link spam in a bid to drive traffic to the host site. These can be exceptionally damaging to your SEO, this is because Google may think that you're attempting to manipulate rankings through low-quality link acquisition.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Ravina123 on 07-21-2021, 02:05:22
Such bad backlinks usually come from cheap Fiverr gigs, Scrapebox comment spam or a link network. In many cases, if you discover that a lot of Chinese (. cn) or Russian (. ru) domains are suddenly linking to your website, it can (and probably will) be a good indicator of low-quality backlinks.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: Terry McCune on 09-04-2024, 10:38:07
I've seen many websites getting backlinks from unknown sources, and it's quite common, to be honest. These backlinks can come from various sources, such as blog comments, forum signatures, or even scraper websites that copy your content.
Sometimes, these backlinks can be harmless, but in other cases, they can be a problem. For example, if you're getting backlinks from low-quality or spammy websites, it can negatively impact your website's reputation and even lead to penalties from search engines.

Now, about how the Search Console tracks backlinks. The Search Console uses various algorithms to discover and crawl the web, and it can take some time for new backlinks to show up. Sometimes, it can take several months, as you've noticed.
The Search Console also has a system of prioritizing which backlinks to show, so it's possible that not all backlinks will be displayed. Additionally, the Search Console only shows a sample of backlinks, so it's not a comprehensive list.
To get a more accurate picture of your backlinks, I recommend using third-party tools like Ahrefs, Moz, or SEMrush. These tools can provide a more detailed report of your backlinks, including the quality and relevance of the linking websites.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: emma rabah on 09-19-2024, 06:31:53
These unknown "websites" are probably crawling your site like vultures, looking for scraps to pick up and pass off as their own. They're probably using automated tools, like link building software, to scrape and scrape until they find something, anything, that looks like a link. And then, voilĂ ! They're proudly displaying their "exclusive" content on their own site, complete with a link back to yours. Yeah, real exclusive. More like a lazy copy-paste job.

And don't even get me started on how Search Console tracks backlinks. It's like trying to track a ghost - you can't see it, but you know it's there. Okay, fine, Search Console does have some basic tools to help you monitor backlinks, like the Links report. But let's be real, it's not exactly a foolproof system. I mean, have you ever tried to track down a link that's been 301'd or redirected? Good luck with that.

And then there's the issue of timing. Why do some links show up immediately, while others take months to materialize? It's like trying to predict a hurricane - you can't. Search Console's algorithms are constantly updating, and it's like they're playing a game of cat and mouse with your backlinks. One minute they're there, the next they're gone. It's enough to drive you crazy!

So, what's the solution? Well, for starters, you need to get serious about link building. Stop relying on automated tools and start building relationships with other webmasters. Create high-quality content that people actually want to link to. And for goodness' sake, don't be afraid to disavow those spammy links that are dragging your site down. It's time to take control of your backlink game and stop playing by the rules of the spammers.
Title: Re: Where do strange backlinks come from?
Post by: firstdigiadd12 on 10-25-2024, 05:42:26
Unusual backlinks frequently originate from unreliable or uncontrolled sources. These may arise from a number of sources, such as spammy domains, low-quality websites, or automated link building. Here's possible source for them:

Spammy Websites: Low-quality or spam websites often create backlinks to manipulate search engine rankings. These links can be detrimental to your SEO performance.

Negative SEO Attacks: Competitors may engage in negative SEO by creating strange backlinks to harm your website's ranking. This tactic involves linking your site from spammy or irrelevant domains.

Automated Tools: Some websites or services use automated tools to generate backlinks. These tools might create low-quality links that search engines may penalize.

Expired Domains: If you've purchased or used expired domains, previous owners may have strange backlinks associated with them. These can negatively affect your site's SEO if not properly managed.

Content Scrapers: Some websites copy your content and include backlinks without your consent. These strange backlinks could come from scraped content published elsewhere.

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