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  • NaomiAdivare
    NaomiAdivare last edited by Mar 19, 2019, 12:32 PM

    Hi!

    I noticed the Moz DA en the Ahrefs DA are very different. Where https://www.123opzeggen.nl/ has a DA of 10 at MOZ, the DA at Ahrefs is 26. Where does this big difference come from? Do you measure in different ways?

    I hope you can answer this question for me.

    Thank you in advance!

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    • DerrickBrakus
      DerrickBrakus last edited by Nov 17, 2023, 7:48 AM

      I see Ahrefs vs Moz have similar parameters. Specifically, my website has more than 2k shares.

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      • Tonilawre
        Tonilawre last edited by Nov 7, 2023, 8:03 PM

        I also analyzed a few websites and realized a huge difference in terms of DA. For instance, the website solidhook.ca has a domain rating of 67 on Ahrefs whereas Moz reports 18 (DA). This other website has a domain rating of 31 on Ahrefs but only 14 on Moz. Apparently, Moz bases its tool mainly on Google whereas Ahrefs considers other search engines like Bing. Your site can be performing so well on Bing but not so good on Google, this might be the difference. That's why our website has several posts ranking number one on bing but Moz reports 0 ranking keyword.

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        • Fadiakkad
          Fadiakkad last edited by Sep 30, 2023, 5:15 PM

          My domain (do-calculate.com) has 18 referring domains in ahrefs as of now with da:1.. but other website 6

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          • TurkiyeSEO
            TurkiyeSEO last edited by Sep 30, 2023, 12:51 AM

            Moz is simpler and more useful. It is also more successful in terms of SEO tools. That's why I use Moz.

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            • alibaba555
              alibaba555 last edited by Sep 15, 2023, 11:20 AM

              Moz and Ahrefs are two popular tools used for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and digital marketing, but they have some differences in their features and focus:

              Scope of Features:

              Moz: Moz provides a suite of SEO tools, including keyword research, on-page optimization, backlink analysis, and rank tracking. They also offer a site crawler and site audit tools for technical SEO.
              Ahrefs: Ahrefs is primarily known for its robust backlink analysis and competitive research capabilities. It offers features for keyword research, rank tracking, and site audits as well.
              Backlink Analysis:

              Moz: Moz has a backlink analysis tool called "Link Explorer" that provides insights into a website's backlink profile, including domain authority and spam score.
              Ahrefs: Ahrefs is renowned for its comprehensive backlink analysis, offering detailed information on backlinks, referring domains, anchor texts, and more. Many consider it one of the most powerful tools in this regard.
              Keyword Research:

              Moz: Moz's keyword research tool helps identify relevant keywords for your content and provides data on search volume, difficulty, and potential traffic.
              Ahrefs: Ahrefs also has a robust keyword research tool that offers keyword suggestions, search volume data, and competitive analysis to help you target the right keywords.
              Rank Tracking:

              Moz: Moz offers rank tracking capabilities to monitor your website's search engine rankings over time.
              Ahrefs: Ahrefs provides rank tracking features as well, allowing you to track keyword rankings and compare your performance against competitors.
              User Interface:

              Moz: Moz has a user-friendly interface that is easy for beginners to navigate.
              Ahrefs: Ahrefs is known for its intuitive and visually appealing interface, making it popular among experienced SEO professionals.
              Pricing:

              Moz: Moz offers various pricing tiers, including a free trial and plans starting from a lower cost compared to Ahrefs.
              Ahrefs: Ahrefs is known for its robust features but tends to be more expensive, with pricing plans that cater to different user needs.
              In summary, both Moz and Ahrefs are valuable SEO tools, but the choice between them often depends on your specific needs and budget. Moz is a good choice for those looking for a comprehensive SEO suite with a focus on site optimization, while Ahrefs excels in backlink analysis and competitive research, making it a preferred choice for advanced SEO professionals and marketers.

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              • Amenify01
                Amenify01 last edited by Sep 14, 2023, 6:54 AM

                Hi,

                I need to study the stats of one of our websites

                I need to track all the stats like organic keywords, paid keywords, traffic report, competitor analysis, Local GMB, ORM etc.

                Please suggest me which one is best SemRush or AHREF

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                • noticiarmoz
                  noticiarmoz last edited by Sep 13, 2023, 8:48 AM

                  This is true. I've also noticed a significant difference in Moz's DA and Ahrefs' DA. My website Mzcurioso has a DA of 15 on Moz, but only 5 on Ahrefs. I recently came across this article discussing Moz's methodology: https://searchengineland.com/moz-domain-authority-case-against-431732. I'm not sure which of the two platforms provides the true authority of my site."

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                    • mcafeeonline
                      mcafeeonline Subscriber last edited by Sep 6, 2023, 7:12 AM

                      Hello,

                      I want to keep this explanation simple. Both Moz and Ahrefs have their own auditing sections that determine DA (Domain Authority) for Moz and DR (Domain Rating) for Ahrefs. The only common factor between them is the backlinks from referring domains. The more high-quality backlinks your website receives, the higher your DA and DR are likely to be. I've personally used both tools, and what I've noticed is that Moz tends to update its backlink data less frequently compared to Ahrefs.

                      Here's a real-life example: My website (digitlia.com) currently has 14referring domains. Ahrefs shows the same number of referring domains, but Moz reports over 20 referring domains, which is not accurate. This discrepancy is the reason why my DR is 12on Ahrefs and my DA is just 7on Moz.

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                      • Shahid-Shahmiri93
                        Shahid-Shahmiri93 last edited by Dec 31, 2020, 8:56 AM Dec 31, 2020, 8:56 AM

                        Hi,

                        I'd like to answer this as simple as possible. I understand both tools have their own audit section that decides DA for Moz and DR for Ahrefs. The only common thing is backlinks from referring domains. The more high-quality link you get for your website the more chances are your DA and DR will increase. I used both tools and what I see is MOZ fetches the backlinks very late as compare to Ahrefs.

                        A real example: My domain (marketinglad.in) has 15 referring domains as of now. From Ahrefs, I can see the same number in referring domains and from Moz, I see just 4 referring domains and that's not a piece of correct information. That's the reason My DR is 17 and My DA is just 5.

                        I hope this helps.

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                        • rjonesx. 0
                          rjonesx. 0 last edited by Mar 20, 2019, 3:15 PM Mar 20, 2019, 3:15 PM

                          Thank you for your question! There are many possibilities.

                          The first and most obvious possibility is just the shape of the model itself. Depending on how the models are stretched onto the 0-100 scale, it is possible that a DA 10 is essentially equivalent to a DR 26.

                          However, Moz Domain Authority and Ahrefs Domain Rating are two similar metrics but differ in a few critical ways. The most significant difference is this...

                          Moz Domain Authority predicts the likelihood that your domain will rank in Google based on your link profile, Ahrefs Domain Rating reports the strength of your link profile.  I know this sounds like we are mincing words, but it actually matters quite a bit. Ahrefs might report a higher DR because a site has a lot of links while Moz might report a lower DA because we determined that the specific profile of links held by that site does not correlate with ranking well.

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                          • Xiano
                            Xiano Subscriber last edited by Mar 20, 2019, 3:03 PM Mar 20, 2019, 3:03 PM

                            The measurement is different, and based on the datasets that ahrefs and Moz maintain; there is no value in comparing the metrics directly between the two tools.

                            I would suggest when using either of these metrics that you only compare within a single tool, and between sites/domains in similar (if not the same) niche.

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