Link Building Metrics Checklist Form
Use this Link Building Metrics Checklist Form to review, track, and evaluate the quality of backlink prospects or live link placements. Ensure each metric is assessed for operational link-building quality.
URL of Link Placement
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Target Anchor Text
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Domain Authority (DA) or Similar Metric
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Link Type
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Dofollow
Nofollow
Sponsored
UGC
Link Placement Context
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Please Select
Editorial Content
Author Bio/Contributor Box
Footer
Sidebar/Widget
Comments/Forum
Other
Is the Link Indexed by Search Engines?
Yes
No
Unknown
Spam/Quality Assessment
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Clean – No Spam Signals
Minor Issues
Major Issues/Spammy
Checklist: Link Attributes and Requirements
Link is live and working
Anchor text is correct
Proper placement/context
No obvious paid/sponsored markers (unless intended)
No spam or toxic signals
Overall Link Quality Rating
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1
2
3
4
5
Additional Notes
Submit Checklist
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