SEO CASE STUDIES
Case Study: Smartminded

Smartminded boosted domain authority and SEO with a targeted high DR link sourcing campaign.
1. Overview
We helped Smartminded increase its domain rating from 47 to 56 points.
Smartminded, a digital marketing firm specializing in online business guides and software reviews, aimed to elevate their domain authority and SEO performance through a targeted link building campaign.
Domain Rating Growth
Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR) · smartminded.com
Link-building campaign period
+9 DR
47
Before
→
56
After
Before
47
After
56
Smartminded's domain rating climbed from 47 to 56 points (+9 DR, +19%), strengthening topical authority and unlocking stronger link placements.
Scale: 0 to 100 (Ahrefs DR)
Source: Ahrefs
Referring Domains Growth
Referring Domains · smartminded.com
Link-building campaign period
+11%
825
Before
→
917
After
Before
825
After
917
Referring domains increased from 825 to 917 (+11%), supported by selective high-DR link sourcing.
Scale: 0 to 1,000 referring domains
Source: Ahrefs
2. Campaign Strategy
We worked with Smartminded to enhance their domain authority through high-quality link building. We executed a meticulous 1-by-1 high DR link sourcing campaign, focusing on securing backlinks from top SaaS sites.
Each link was individually reviewed and approved to ensure relevance and quality. Our strategy aimed to improve domain rating and overall SEO performance, addressing multi-lingual backlink needs and significantly boosting Smartminded’s online presence.
3. Campaign Results
Successfully improved Smartminded’s domain authority and backlink profile.
- Domain Rating: Increased from 47 to 56 (+19.15%)
- Referring Domains: Grew from 825 to 917 (+11.15%)
- High Authority Backlinks Built: 18 Backlinks
- Average Backlink Domain Rating: 69
4. Strategy
Executed a targeted high DR link sourcing campaign with client-approved links, focusing on acquiring backlinks from top SaaS sites and addressing multi-lingual needs to enhance domain authority.
1. High DR Link Sourcing:
- We executed a precise 1-by-1 high DR link sourcing campaign, where each new link was individually reviewed and approved by the client to ensure top-notch quality and relevance.
2. Quality Domain Selection:
- Focused on acquiring backlinks from leading SaaS sites, addressing multi-lingual backlink needs and ensuring that each link contributed significantly to the domain’s authority.