Steps |
Description |
Initial Data Collection |
Gather comprehensive backlink data using advanced SEO tools and software to capture all links pointing to the client's website. |
Link Analysis |
Analyze the collected backlinks to assess their quality and relevance. |
Identify Toxic & Poor Links |
Use criteria such as domain authority, site relevance, link placement context, and known blacklists to identify and flag toxic or poor-quality links that could harm the website's SEO performance. |
Manual Review |
Conduct a manual review of flagged links to ensure accuracy in the identification process and prevent the removal of beneficial links. |
Compile Final List of Toxic Domains |
Finalize the list of toxic domains after thorough analysis and review, ensuring all potentially harmful backlinks are included for disavowal. |
Prepare Disavow File |
Create a disavow file in the required format after thorough analysis and review. Finalize the list of toxic domains by Google, listing all domains and specific URLs from which links should be disavowed. |
Submit Disavow File to Google Search Console |
Upload the prepared disavow file to Google Search Console to inform Google of the links to be ignored, helping to mitigate any negative impacts from those links. |
Monitor Results & Adjustments |
After submitting the disavow file, monitor the website's SEO performance and make any necessary adjustments based on observed changes in ranking and site traffic. |
Reporting |
Provide the client with a detailed report that includes the analysis, steps taken, and any initial outcomes observed from the disavowal process. |