Understanding Referring Domains and TLD Distribution Guide

In SEO, analyzing the referring domains and the distribution of top-level domains (TLDs) linking to your site is pivotal for crafting a robust link-building strategy. Here’s how to interpret and utilize the data from our tool.

Analyze Referring Domains Report Over Time

1. Referring Domains Graph: This graph charts the number of unique domains that have linked to your site over a specified time, usually the past 12 months.
   • The upward trend indicates an increase in domains that find your content valuable enough to link to.
2. Referring Domains Counters: Two numbers are highlighted alongside the graph:
   • Referring Main Domains: This number may represent the primary domains linking to your site without counting their subdomains.
   • Referring Domains: This is the total count of all domains, including subdomains, that link back to your site.

Understanding TLD Distribution

1. TLD Distribution Donut Chart: This chart provides a visual representation of the TLDs (.com, .net, .org, etc.) from which your site’s backlinks are sourced.
   • A diverse TLD distribution can indicate a global reach and authority across different sectors.

Table Breakdown

1. Domain: Lists the domains that are linking to your website. This can help identify which websites are providing backlinks and their potential impact on your SEO.
2. Domain Rank: This metric ranks the referring domain’s importance and authority on the web. A lower domain rank generally indicates a more authoritative website.
3. Referring Domains: The number here shows how many separate domains link to the specific listed domain. It can give insights into the breadth of a site’s backlink profile.
4. Backlinks: Displays the total number of backlinks from the listed domain to your website. More backlinks might indicate strong content or a valuable partnership.
5. Broken Backlinks: If a backlink no longer leads to existing content or the destination page has been removed, it’s counted as broken. This column shows the number of such links for each domain.
6. Broken Pages: Reveals the count of pages within the referring domain that contain broken links to your website.
7. First Seen: Indicates the date when the tool first detected a backlink from the listed domain to your site. This helps in tracking the age of your backlinks and can correlate with link-building efforts.