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    • cups2coffee
      cups2coffee last edited by

      I face the same problem here if anyone can help

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      • vividkreations
        vividkreations @stuartmccloud last edited by

        @stuartmccloud said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

        My DA has dropped since yesterday https://www.overlandexpress.co.uk/
        Have added around 400 good quality backlinks to the domain in the last month and it is really disheartening when something like this happens. 75% of the links added are do follow and are from domains with a higher authority than ours.

        It's frustrating to see your DA drop despite quality backlinks. Check for any technical issues like site speed or crawl errors. Also, ensure the backlinks are from diverse sources and relevant to your niche. Consider seeking professional SEO advice for a comprehensive audit and strategy adjustment.

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        • John_Peter9
          John_Peter9 Banned last edited by

          Previously, my Domain Authority (DA) on Moz was 14, but it appears to have dropped to 11. However, according to Ahrefs, my website now has a DA of 11. I'm curious about the discrepancy between the two platforms. Can anyone provide insights into why this might be happening?

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          • John_Peter9
            John_Peter9 Banned last edited by

            Previously, my Domain Authority (DA) on Moz was 14, but it appears to have dropped to 11. However, according to Ahrefs, my website now has a DA of 11. I'm curious about the discrepancy between the two platforms. Can anyone provide insights into why this might be happening?

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            • John_Peter9
              John_Peter9 Banned last edited by

              Previously, my Domain Authority (DA) on Moz was 14, but it appears to have dropped to 11. However, according to Ahrefs, my website now has a DA of 11. I'm curious about the discrepancy between the two platforms. Can anyone provide insights into why this might be happening?

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              • John_Peter9
                John_Peter9 Banned last edited by

                Previously, my Domain Authority (DA) on Moz was 14, but it appears to have dropped to 11. However, according to Ahrefs, my website now has a DA of 11. I'm curious about the discrepancy between the two platforms. Can anyone provide insights into why this might be happening?

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                      • anthony009
                        anthony009 last edited by

                        @coderharsh said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                        Hi, My domain authority for my website coderharsh has decreased from 13 to 10. I have continuously been pushing quality content. What is the criteria for calculating da?

                        Hello, the domain authority of my website has dropped from 25 to 21. Despite consistently publishing high-quality content, I'm puzzled about the criteria used to calculate domain authority. Can you shed some light on this?

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                        • bilal6098
                          bilal6098 last edited by

                          While Semrush shows no change in domain rating, Moz indicates a drop in domain authority from 10 to 5 without explanation. I'm committed to producing quality content and building strong backlinks, yet the sudden appearance of spam backlinks complicates matters. Any advice on how to address this?

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                            • coderharsh
                              coderharsh last edited by

                              What is criteria for da score?

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                              • coderharsh
                                coderharsh last edited by

                                What is criteria for da score?

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                                • coderharsh
                                  coderharsh last edited by

                                  Hi, My domain authority for my website coderharsh has decreased from 13 to 10. I have continuously been pushing quality content. What is the criteria for calculating da?

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                                    • asgharali7072
                                      asgharali7072 last edited by

                                      On my client website, the issue was that the DA decreased again, I tested all the things but in vain. After that I came accross to Moz . so I aduited that site. The isssue was found that there site viewing speed as low on mobile view due to huge size of images. The images was very eycatching but it was necessary to overcome this issue. So that I recommanded them to compress images size . In this way that reduced image size in kb and that they got good result back.
                                      Thanks MoZ Team

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                                      • madiayaqub
                                        madiayaqub last edited by

                                        @hackdl said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                        Hello I have the Same Problem recent 2024 My Website HackDL Dropped. My Website Mod Game website.

                                        I am also facing similar situation on my gaming website.

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                                        • madihayaqoob
                                          madihayaqoob last edited by

                                          I'm seeing my website's domain authority drop on Moz, but not on Semrush. It's confusing why this is happening. My website is https://capcutapkapp.com

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                                          • aninditayulianti
                                            aninditayulianti Subscriber Banned last edited by

                                            It's natural to be concerned about a decline in domain authority. Analyzing the data is key to understanding the possible reasons behind the drop. Your dedication to maintaining a strong online presence is evident in your commitment to understanding the situation. I'll review your site and see if there are any insights I can provide to help address this issue.

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                                            • chandracredit
                                              chandracredit last edited by

                                              Domain Authority (DA) can drop for several reasons, including:

                                              Algorithm Updates: Changes to the algorithm used to calculate Domain Authority by services like Moz can result in fluctuations. If Moz updates their algorithm and your site's metrics change, your DA could drop.

                                              Loss of High-Quality Backlinks: Backlinks from authoritative sites contribute significantly to DA. If your site loses some of these backlinks, either due to the linking site removing the link or changes in their own authority, your DA might decrease.

                                              Poor Quality Backlinks: If your site gains a lot of low-quality or spammy backlinks, this can negatively impact your DA. Search engines like Google penalize sites for such links, which can affect your overall authority.

                                              Content Quality: The quality and relevance of your content can also impact DA. If your content is outdated, low-quality, or not relevant to your target audience, it can affect your site's authority.

                                              Site Structure and Performance: Issues with your site's structure, loading speed, mobile-friendliness, or security can also affect your DA. Search engines favor sites that provide a good user experience.

                                              Competition: Changes in the DA of competing sites can also impact your own DA. If your competitors improve their SEO efforts, it can make your site appear relatively less authoritative.

                                              It's important to regularly monitor your site's DA and address any issues that may arise, such as improving content quality, acquiring high-quality backlinks for Letter of Credit , and ensuring your site's technical aspects are up to date.

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                                              • waqas123ahmed
                                                waqas123ahmed last edited by

                                                No. Of the links
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                                                Dofollow and No follow the ratio of the links

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                                                • ssdasdsa
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                                                  • jhhsajj76
                                                    jhhsajj76 last edited by

                                                    It's understandable to feel concerned about a decrease in domain authority. Analyzing the data is a crucial step in identifying potential reasons behind the drop. Your commitment to understanding the situation shows your dedication to maintaining a strong online presence. I'll take a look at your site and see if there are any insights I can offer to help address this issue.

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                                                    • jhhsajj76
                                                      jhhsajj76 @LE200 last edited by

                                                      @LE200 It's understandable to feel concerned about a decrease in domain authority. Analyzing the data is a crucial step in identifying potential reasons behind the drop. Your commitment to understanding the situation shows your dedication to maintaining a strong online presence. I'll take a look at your site and see if there are any insights I can offer to help address this issue.
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                                                      • hadi228
                                                        hadi228 last edited by

                                                        It's a very good question. I do not believe that SEO is dead as some of the members suggested here. However, Google has made it very difficult for the people who were copy pasting content from AI based chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini. The content has to be original and it must not be written by some chatbot in order to get it ranked on Google. Furthermore, the UI/UX design also needs to be more user friendly. If you want to learn more, you can take a course in SEO. Currently I'm doing a course from Hadi E-Learning and I'm happy with their teaching methods.

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                                                        • LE200
                                                          LE200 last edited by

                                                          Certainly:

                                                          I've noticed a significant decrease in my domain authority, going from a solid DA 9 down to DA 7. While I'm currently diving into the data to understand what might have caused this drop, I'm still in the process of finding concrete answers. Here is my site https://capcutpremium.com/

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                                                          • ervyaaisyah
                                                            ervyaaisyah last edited by

                                                            This is because poor link profile: If you have low-quality or spammy backlinks pointing to your website, or if you have been engaged in black-hat SEO practices such as link farming, then your domain authority may drop. Google sees these types of links as a red flag and will penalize your website https://ngobrolgames.com/

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                                                            • benalex1
                                                              benalex1 last edited by

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                                                              • hamzamoz11
                                                                hamzamoz11 @DHAWANSHEKHAR last edited by

                                                                @DHAWANSHEKHAR How your website's domain authority dropped so bad. Check 8171 check online about current status of your domain.

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                                                                • Robert_Mwesige
                                                                  Robert_Mwesige @ramansh22 last edited by

                                                                  @ramansh22 I got a similar challenge at Houston Executive Consulting. At first, the domain authority jumped from 15 to 18, then to 20, and later declined to 18 again. That's quite a fluctuating trend.

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                                                                  • benalex1
                                                                    benalex1 last edited by

                                                                    is there any new updates because my site https://wpthems.com/ is drop too

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                                                                    • glenphillips
                                                                      glenphillips @Mind-2-Markets last edited by

                                                                      @Mind-2-Markets said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                      While I checked it using Semrush, the domain rating remains same, but in Moz the domain authority dropped from 10 to 5 without any reason. Can you please suggest what to I need to do to improve the domain authority. I am putting quality contents and strong backlinks. However, when spam back links automatically links how to deal with them.

                                                                      I'm experiencing a similar situation with the domain authority dropping unexpectedly. It's perplexing to see such a significant decrease in domain authority on Moz without any apparent reason, especially when the domain rating remains the same on Semrush. Here is my site https://capcutproapk.org/

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                                                                      • liamlavert55
                                                                        liamlavert55 @Happy1414 last edited by

                                                                        @Happy1414 There is no way to check DA exactly how Google sees it, because Google does not use DA or reveal its own metrics. DA is a score created by Moz, and Ahrefs has a similar score called DR. Both are based on the number and quality of backlinks, but they use different methods to calculate them. Google has its own way of evaluating websites, which is not disclosed to the public. However, Google provides some tools and guidelines to help you optimize your website for its search engine, such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google PageSpeed Insights, Google Lighthouse, Webmaster Guidelines, and Quality Rater Guidelines. You can use these resources to improve your site’s performance, quality, and visibility on Google. 😊

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                                                                        • Fantasyinfo
                                                                          Fantasyinfo last edited by

                                                                          my site authority and ranking goes down why?

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                                                                          • chandracredit
                                                                            chandracredit last edited by

                                                                            Your website domain may have dropped due to failure to renew the registration or violation of terms by the domain registrar. Also Project funding in India refers to the process of securing financial resources to initiate, develop, and execute various types of projects in the country. Your website domain may have been dropped due to non-renewal or violation of terms.

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                                                                            • AYasir
                                                                              AYasir @pradeepsharma_ last edited by

                                                                              @pradeepsharma_ said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                              My website "https://www.cloudbik.com" DA also dropped from 29 to 27.
                                                                              What is the reason? This is the first time I faced this.

                                                                              I also encountered a drop in my website's DA after Google's recent update. My site went from DA6 to DA2. The main reason was the removal of some spammy links. However, with consistent SEO efforts over the past month, I'm thrilled to share that the DA has bounced back to its initial position. Remember, these fluctuations are quite normal, and proactive SEO practices can lead to positive outcomes over time. Keep optimizing and stay patient!

                                                                              The spammy links are not yet completely removed, but with some effort, my website is recovering organically!

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                                                                              • ramraghu
                                                                                ramraghu last edited by

                                                                                It is possible that your domain authority may decline if your website is accumulating backlinks that are of poor quality or spammy, or if you engage in SEO strategies that are frowned upon, such as link farming. This kind of connection is considered suspicious by Google, which might result in penalties being applied to your page.

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                                                                                • Jack_Archer
                                                                                  Jack_Archer @emilywatson8423 last edited by

                                                                                  @emilywatson8423 There could be several reasons why your website's domain authority has dropped and why there is spam on your website. Here are some potential factors to consider:

                                                                                  Low-Quality Backlinks: Spammy or low-quality backlinks pointing to your website can negatively impact your domain authority. These backlinks may come from irrelevant or suspicious websites, link farms, or black hat SEO practices.

                                                                                  Thin Content: If your website contains thin or low-quality content, it may be seen as less authoritative by search engines. This could include content that is copied from other sources, lacks depth or relevance, or is stuffed with keywords.

                                                                                  Keyword Stuffing: Overusing keywords in your content or meta tags in an attempt to manipulate search engine rankings can result in penalties from search engines.

                                                                                  Spammy or Malicious Content: If your website contains spammy or malicious content, such as hidden text, links to malware, or deceptive advertising, it can harm your domain authority and reputation.

                                                                                  Technical Issues: Technical issues such as slow page speed, broken links, or improper redirects can negatively impact user experience and, consequently, your website's authority.

                                                                                  To improve your website's domain authority and address spam issues, here are some steps you can take:

                                                                                  Audit Backlinks: Conduct a thorough audit of your backlink profile to identify any spammy or low-quality links. Disavow any harmful backlinks using Google's Disavow Tool and focus on acquiring high-quality, relevant backlinks from authoritative websites.

                                                                                  Optimize Content: Review and optimize your website's content to ensure it is high-quality, relevant, and valuable to your target audience. Remove or update any thin or low-quality content, and focus on providing comprehensive, informative content that addresses your audience's needs and interests.

                                                                                  Monitor Keyword Usage: Ensure that your keyword usage is natural and aligned with best practices. Avoid keyword stuffing and focus on creating content that is well-written and provides value to users.

                                                                                  Check for Spam and Malicious Content: Regularly monitor your website for spammy or malicious content and promptly remove or address any issues. Use security plugins and tools to protect your website from malware and other security threats.

                                                                                  Optimize Technical SEO: Address any technical issues on your website that may be impacting performance and user experience. This includes optimizing page speed, fixing broken links, and ensuring proper site structure and navigation.

                                                                                  By addressing these issues and implementing best practices for SEO and website management, you can work towards improving your website's domain authority and overall performance.

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                                                                                  • hackdl
                                                                                    hackdl last edited by

                                                                                    Hello I have the Same Problem recent 2024 My Website HackDL Dropped. My Website Mod Game website.

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                                                                                    • ramansh22
                                                                                      ramansh22 last edited by

                                                                                      This is also happening with me, my DA decreasis day by day 19 to 17: my webiste Chauffeur service Birmingham Let me know, what i do with this

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                                                                                      • AjayBilla
                                                                                        AjayBilla last edited by

                                                                                        Same issue with my website also can you please describe in details so i can focus and improve here is the site link - https://naoscare.ae/

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                                                                                        • aditya200sharma
                                                                                          aditya200sharma last edited by

                                                                                          Why do most new Websites take time and is there any possibility that once you create backlinks on free bookmarking websites there are changes that the authority is not permanent like this Article How to Reach Lakshadweep from Mumbai

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                                                                                          • vivek562
                                                                                            vivek562 last edited by

                                                                                            Domain Authority differs on multiple factors.

                                                                                            For example:-

                                                                                            1. No. Of the links
                                                                                            2. Types and the Nature of the Links
                                                                                            3. Dofollow and No follow ratio of the links

                                                                                            Apklever

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                                                                                            • johnsonsellen
                                                                                              johnsonsellen last edited by

                                                                                              A drop in Domain Authority (DA) can be concerning, but understanding the causes can help in addressing the issue. Here are some key reasons why DA might drop, along with a solution:

                                                                                              Lost Backlinks: If websites that previously linked to your site remove those links or become inactive, your DA can decrease. Solution: Regularly monitor your backlink profile and seek new, high-quality backlinks.

                                                                                              Algorithm Updates: Search engines frequently update their algorithms, which can affect how they assess DA. Solution: Stay informed about algorithm updates and adjust your SEO strategy accordingly.

                                                                                              Reduced Search Visibility: A decline in keyword rankings can lead to a lower DA. Solution: Continuously optimize your content with relevant, high-ranking keywords.

                                                                                              Website Changes: Significant changes to your site's structure or content can impact DA. Solution: Ensure that any major website updates are SEO-friendly.

                                                                                              Competitor SEO Improvements: If your competitors enhance their SEO strategies, they may surpass you in DA. Solution: Regularly analyze your competitors' strategies and adapt.

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                                                                                              • Akhtarrrkhannn
                                                                                                Akhtarrrkhannn last edited by

                                                                                                same happened to me on https://dooflixapp.me

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                                                                                                • Technoprofiles2
                                                                                                  Technoprofiles2 @VividFlow last edited by

                                                                                                  @VividFlow said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                                                  0-23 DA

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                                                                                                  • ayeshagill7242
                                                                                                    ayeshagill7242 last edited by

                                                                                                    <a href="https://thegbapk.com">https://thegbapk.com</a>
                                                                                                    My Website is not showing DA. Always Showing no data of this website. What should I do?

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                                                                                                    • emilyyanna
                                                                                                      emilyyanna last edited by

                                                                                                      My site's domain authority, which is related to cookware such as cast iron and carbon steel has also dropped. Has your site's DA increased now or not? Please update the current situation of your site.

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                                                                                                      • liamcasey
                                                                                                        liamcasey last edited by

                                                                                                        I also faced the same issue with my website https://reveal.ae/. My website's Domain Authority was 24 last month and today I checked, it has dropped to 19 this month. How's it so?

                                                                                                        Can anyone please help in investigating the issue so the DA can be improved again? Thanks.

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                                                                                                        • ganapro

                                                                                                          Why is my domain authority so low?

                                                                                                          Hello, a couple of years ago I started publishing on my site more than 10 posts a day of content that no one else had. For this reason, my competitors started paraphrasing my content without giving proper attribution, and they ranked better in Google. That's why I realized that apart from creating content I had to work on my SEO, so I started to get some backlinks, most of them via contests on blogs. I am getting about 1 high quality link from PR2, PR3 or PR4 blogs each week. According to Open Site Explorer, I have 20 root domain links (200 total links). In reality I have more backlinks but they don't show up (they do show up in Ahrefs, about 50 root domains). To my surprise, I only have 15 Domain Authority. This is the most evident example, take a look at this screenshot: http://imgur.com/dFk2rkx My website is on the far left, two of my competitors on the right. As you can see I win every category except total links and the most important, domain authority. Are total links that important for Domain authority, even if 99% are internal? By the way, I also have more posts than these guys, I don't know why the report says otherwise. Why is the site on the right ranking so high? The same thing happens with the rest of my competitors, they have a lot of low quality links from "lists of domain sites" and in general a lot of very spammy links. According to what I have been reading, my good quality links should be more helpful than my competitors'  spammy links, which should in fact affect them. So what is going on? I have no idea if I'm doing things right. Why is my domain authority so low? Thanks for your help. dFk2rkx

                                                                                                          Link Building | | ganapro
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                                                                                                        • wspwsp

                                                                                                          What tools/techniques you use to check if a domain has been penalized?

                                                                                                          If we think to buy expired or otherwise dropped domains, what tools or techniques you would recommend to check if there has bad SEO history? We could of course, check with Google itself if the site is indexed and ranks, but I am asking if there is a particular tool out there that would provide more information if a website had been shady. Thanks so much, guys! Lily

                                                                                                          Link Building | | wspwsp
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                                                                                                        • activitysuper

                                                                                                          Does the root domain hold more power then an inner page?

                                                                                                          Question, Lets say a new domain is launched, the root domain and an inner page target the same term. Google comes along for the first time and indexes the website. Does it see the target term on the homepage as more important then the inner page because you are putting it on the root? I get the feeling terms connected directly with the root domain have a better chance of ranking then the term being on a inner page. Any thoughts on this?

                                                                                                          Link Building | | activitysuper
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                                                                                                        • theLotter

                                                                                                          Does blocking domains help remove bad links?

                                                                                                          I have affiliate websites that are harming for one of 2 reasons: 1. They are on adult websites (and I don't want to be in a bad neighborhood) or 2. They are using a Frameset (so their content appears identical to mine and I am getting "credit" for all their junk links) I cannot get these websites to remove our links so I have blocked their IPs on our production firewall. Is this an effective method or should I do something else with these links?

                                                                                                          Link Building | | theLotter
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                                                                                                        • jamesjackson

                                                                                                          How to Beat Exact Match Domains

                                                                                                          Hi all, Has anyone got any particular methods for beating exact match domains in the SERP's? I've got a stronger link profile than the 7 results ranking above me, but cant seem to get anywhere in the SERP. I'm thinking: links with keyword anchor text aggressive on page optimisation more links Any ideas/experiences you've had would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance James

                                                                                                          Link Building | | jamesjackson
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