Backlinks

TL;DR: Backlinks are incoming links from one web page to another, aiding in search engine optimization by indicating the relevance and authority of a webpage. Google's algorithm considers backlinks as a vote of confidence in the linked content's quality and usefulness.
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Backlinks are links coming from other websites that lead to a particular site. They’re crucial for SEO because they establish the authority and credibility of the site, thus determining its rank on Google and other search engines. The higher quality and more relevant backlinks are, the more valuable that website becomes. 

Updated February 17, 2024
Axel Grubba is the founder of Findstack, a B2B software comparison platform, with his background spanning management consulting and venture capital where he invested in software. Recently, Axel has developed a passion for coding and enjoys traveling when he is not building and improving Findstack.