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Case Study: Smartminded

Smartminded boosted domain authority and SEO with a targeted high DR link sourcing campaign.

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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
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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:

5. Conclusion

Through our dedicated high-DR link sourcing campaign, we have successfully improved Smartminded’s domain authority. By carefully selecting and securing high-quality backlinks from top SaaS sites and ensuring client approval for each link, we achieved a notable increase in domain rating and referring domains. Our approach ensured that Smartminded benefited from highly relevant, authoritative backlinks, supporting their overall SEO and digital marketing goals.