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Definition

What Is a Backlink in SEO?

A hyperlink from an external website pointing to your website. A key SEO signal — high-quality backlinks from authoritative sites improve domain authority and rankings.

Related Terms

SEO

Domain Authority

Internal Linking

Anchor Text

Content Strategy

Example

A TechCrunch article mentions Reload Mode and links to reloadmode.com — this is a high-authority backlink that positively signals SEO trust.

Synonyms:

Inbound link, External link

Acronyms:

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