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  • Flixweb-Technology
    Flixweb-Technology last edited by Aug 18, 2024, 8:23 AM

    My website, morsegen.com, is a Morse code translator. After registering the domain, I noticed that some spam backlinks were automatically created, which I did not create myself. Why did this happen?

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    • afzaalbha
      afzaalbha last edited by Aug 17, 2024, 10:39 AM

      Yes I am a 2 months ago website for the same issue Plaza solved sir https://teraboxapk.me/

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      • mtminhas
        mtminhas last edited by Aug 16, 2024, 6:22 PM

        I am also facing the same issue with my site capcut template site. Most probably it is due to the removal of backlinks that we created on high authority sites.

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        • Samir_XT
          Samir_XT last edited by Aug 13, 2024, 7:11 AM

          Hello,
          Same as yours my also domain authority decreased from 24 to 17. Why so? Is there an reason? The site is https://samirbasnet.com.np/

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          • Muhammad_Nazoor
            Muhammad_Nazoor last edited by Aug 12, 2024, 5:05 AM

            Hello!

            I’ve also noticed a drop in domain authority on my site, Ebravo, even though I’ve kept up with regular content and backlinks. It’s frustrating, and I’m not sure what’s causing it. Has anyone else experienced this?

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            • aatif.t
              aatif.t last edited by Aug 11, 2024, 6:49 PM

              I am also facing the same problem on my website capcut template since many days.

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              • muraadexpert
                muraadexpert last edited by Aug 10, 2024, 7:03 PM

                how can i increase the DA of this Site
                source: https://kinemasteraap.com/

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                • bestproduct88
                  bestproduct88 last edited by Aug 10, 2024, 4:52 AM

                  What strategies can I implement to improve my website's Domain Authority (DA) consistently, considering the discrepancies in backlink reporting between Moz, Google Search Console, and Ahrefs?

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                  • aisha12434
                    aisha12434 last edited by Aug 7, 2024, 2:58 AM

                    It's possible for your domain authority to decline as a result of things like fewer backlinks, worse content, or more competition. To successfully rebuild and increase your domain authority, make frequent updates to your content, keep an eye on backlinks, and enhance site functionality."

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                    • vividkreations
                      vividkreations last edited by Jul 31, 2024, 8:10 AM

                      Your domain authority might drop due to factors like lost backlinks, decreased content quality, or increased competition. Regularly update your content, monitor backlinks, and improve site performance to restore and boost your domain authority effectively."

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                      • UmerKhyyam
                        UmerKhyyam last edited by Jul 30, 2024, 3:02 PM

                        I give backlinks to my website but the links have not been live from a long time

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                        • UmerKhyyam
                          UmerKhyyam last edited by Jul 30, 2024, 2:58 PM

                          I have the same issue regarding dropping the domain authority of my website Please help me out

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                          • FinacusTech
                            FinacusTech last edited by Jul 23, 2024, 11:22 AM

                            Your domain authority might have dropped due to several factors, such as a decline in quality backlinks, increased competition, or changes in search engine algorithms. Additionally, if your website`s content quality decreased or if there were technical issues affecting user experience, these could contribute to a lower authority score. Regularly monitoring and improving your SEO practices can help address these issues.

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                            • SabaSonia
                              SabaSonia last edited by Jul 22, 2024, 8:49 AM

                              Facing same issue with my site. what is happing with this. check my site GEPCO Bill Online please

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                              • markaurelus12
                                markaurelus12 last edited by Jul 19, 2024, 8:27 AM

                                My page about failed background check for apartment is also dropped from Index, please tell me why.

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                                • markaurelus12
                                  markaurelus12 last edited by Jul 17, 2024, 11:00 AM

                                  My also dropped, I have a website about credit reporting agencies and [background check errors](link url) and it also acts strange

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                                  • Sagar.Kumar2102
                                    Sagar.Kumar2102 @rishu578 last edited by Jul 15, 2024, 7:36 AM

                                    @rishu578 I am also facing the same issue with my site Gmbapi. My DA has dropped in last few weeks.

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                                    • Sagar.Kumar2102
                                      Sagar.Kumar2102 @Sagar.Kumar2102 last edited by Jul 15, 2024, 7:28 AM

                                      @Sagar-Kumar2102 The website is Gmbapi.com.

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                                      • anki9t
                                        anki9t last edited by Jul 13, 2024, 5:44 PM

                                        domain authority dropped due to some reasons and one of the reason behind that is that which backlinks you made from website is broken and not listed any more. my website https://capcuttemplate.gen.in/ is also have 0 domain authority

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                                        • sophiathomas790
                                          sophiathomas790 last edited by Jul 12, 2024, 9:41 AM

                                          Hey, I noticed that there have been changes in the Domain Authority of the website. The DA was increasing consistently and reached 35, but suddenly, in the last 15 days, it dropped to 33. There is not changes in linking domain. What are possible reasons.

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                                          • Vincear
                                            Vincear last edited by Jul 11, 2024, 1:38 PM

                                            A drop in domain authority can result from factors like decreased backlinks, poor-quality content, increased the competition, or changes in search engine algorithms. Regularly updating content, enhancing SEO practices, and building high-quality backlinks are essential to maintain or improve domain authority.

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                                            • Vincear
                                              Vincear last edited by Jul 11, 2024, 8:08 AM

                                              Ensure SEO best practices.
                                              Content Issues: Outdated or low-quality content affects engagement and backlinks. Regularly update content.
                                              Technical SEO Problems: Issues like loading times or broken links can affect DA.

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                                              • Sagar.Kumar2102
                                                Sagar.Kumar2102 last edited by Jul 10, 2024, 8:25 PM

                                                I have also faced the same issue with my site
                                                My DA had dropped recently, even though I've been actively building backlinks for my website. I don't know why it's happening.
                                                Can you please answer this question?

                                                Sagar.Kumar2102 1 Reply Last reply Jul 15, 2024, 7:28 AM Reply Quote 0
                                                • zunairarain
                                                  zunairarain last edited by Jun 28, 2024, 5:44 PM

                                                  same problem with my capcut mod apk website https://capckutapk.com

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                                                  • Maryam-110
                                                    Maryam-110 @rishu578 last edited by Jun 25, 2024, 3:07 PM

                                                    @rishu578 Same problem with my website photography (https://picartsapp.com/)...

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                                                    • Maryam-110
                                                      Maryam-110 last edited by Jun 25, 2024, 3:05 PM

                                                      My domain authority of website photo and video editing on IOS is dropped. i've not found any solution yet.

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                                                      • AlexCarey12
                                                        AlexCarey12 last edited by Jun 24, 2024, 7:38 AM

                                                        Hey Guys,

                                                        I have building backlinks for a while now but my DA/PA is struck and its not increasing at all, can anyone of you have a look and let me know, here is my website Pharma Health

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                                                        • qaeemsafi
                                                          qaeemsafi last edited by Jun 23, 2024, 12:16 PM

                                                          My Domain Rahim-Soft also dropped the rank😥 I don't know what to do.
                                                          Does anyone know the best way to recover my rank?

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                                                          • Mehsaan
                                                            Mehsaan last edited by Jun 22, 2024, 2:28 PM

                                                            A drop in your domain authority (DA) can be attributed to various factors. Here are some common reasons:

                                                            Changes in Moz’s Algorithm: Moz, the company that developed the DA metric, periodically updates its algorithm. These changes can affect how DA is calculated, which might lead to fluctuations in your site's DA even if you haven't made any changes to your website.

                                                            Loss of Backlinks: If you have lost a significant number of high-quality backlinks, your DA may drop. Backlinks from authoritative and relevant sites play a crucial role in maintaining and increasing DA.

                                                            Quality of New Backlinks: If the new backlinks you are acquiring are from low-quality or spammy websites, this can negatively impact your DA.

                                                            Competitors' Performance: Your DA is relative to other websites. If your competitors have improved their SEO significantly, your DA might drop in comparison.

                                                            Technical SEO Issues: Problems such as slow page load times, broken links, or mobile usability issues can impact your DA. Ensuring your site is technically sound is crucial for maintaining a good DA.

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                                                            • weebdigitalcom
                                                              weebdigitalcom last edited by Jun 22, 2024, 10:21 AM

                                                              I noticed something unusual with Moz. On Friday, AgilityPortal.io had a DA of 62, but yesterday it dropped to 59. This has happened before, and usually, it returns to 62 after a week. It's strange, and it has occurred several times this year now.

                                                              DA isn't a priority for us since we focus more on helpful content, but I wanted to share this observation to see if anyone else has noticed it.

                                                              Do you have any ideas about why this might be happening? Is this a bug in the Moz toolbar extention

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                                                              • nrndr
                                                                nrndr last edited by Jun 14, 2024, 2:04 PM

                                                                I am facing the same issue with my website Grexa AI

                                                                My domain authority also dropped but I have not had any new backlinks to my site.

                                                                Is there any way to figure out the exact reason for this drop?

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                                                                • umarfarooq195
                                                                  umarfarooq195 @benalex1 last edited by Jun 14, 2024, 7:09 AM

                                                                  I am experiencing the same thing. Sometimes, my website DA shows 8 and sometimes less than 8. I don't know what's happening with my McDonald' Feedback.

                                                                  Do Google updates affect the DA matrix of the MOZ? I am unable to understand it.

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                                                                  • Polert23
                                                                    Polert23 last edited by Jun 4, 2024, 1:54 PM

                                                                    @rishu578 said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                    Hello sir i noticed that my DA is Dropped From 27 to 26 Of this website https://www.mytechtalk.org/.
                                                                    What is the reason I don't i try a lot to find a solution but not get . But I notice that in google webmaster tool the domain linking increased every time but on the Moz.com, not domain added even my DA Dropped. Even When i checked my site on  https://ahrefs.com/   he shows approx 350 domain with high da and pa.
                                                                    help me i am getting frustrated.
                                                                    Is that Moz is crawling All domain Fairly or not ?

                                                                    It sounds frustrating to see your Domain Authority drop despite efforts to find a solution. It's possible that Moz's crawling and indexing process might not be reflecting all the domains that are linking to your site, which could be contributing to the issue. It's also worth noting that while DA is a useful metric, it's just one of many factors that can impact your website's performance.

                                                                    It's important to focus on creating high-quality content and building authoritative backlinks to improve your site's overall visibility and ranking.

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                                                                    • irfan6200
                                                                      irfan6200 last edited by May 30, 2024, 12:15 PM

                                                                      A drop in Domain Authority (DA) can happen due to several reasons:

                                                                      Lost Backlinks: Losing high-quality backlinks reduces your DA. Monitor and regain valuable links.
                                                                      Low-Quality Backlinks: An influx of spammy links can harm your DA. Disavow toxic links.
                                                                      Competitor Gains: Competitors gaining more high-quality links can lower your comparative DA.
                                                                      Website Changes: Major changes like redesigns or URL updates can impact DA. Ensure SEO best practices.
                                                                      Content Issues: Outdated or low-quality content affects engagement and backlinks. Regularly update content.
                                                                      Technical SEO Problems: Issues like slow loading times or broken links can affect DA. Conduct regular audits.
                                                                      Algorithm Updates: Stay updated on search engine algorithm changes and adjust your strategy accordingly.
                                                                      Moz Algorithm Changes: Moz’s updates to DA calculations can cause fluctuations.
                                                                      To recover, focus on improving content quality, building high-quality backlinks, and addressing technical SEO issues.

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                                                                      • Subwaysurfers
                                                                        Subwaysurfers last edited by May 28, 2024, 5:28 PM

                                                                        Your domain authority might have dropped due to factors like poor-quality backlinks, outdated content, or algorithm updates. Hosting Subway Surfers Mod APK can also lead to penalties, as distributing modded APKs violates Google's guidelines, negatively affecting your SEO and domain authority.

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                                                                        • lele98
                                                                          lele98 last edited by May 27, 2024, 7:23 AM

                                                                          I've noticed a decline in my website's domain authority on Moz, but oddly, Semrush isn't reflecting the same trend. It's puzzling to figure out why this is occurring. My website can be found at https://remnimodapk.com/.

                                                                          Please Reply This!

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                                                                          • Colegiainfo
                                                                            Colegiainfo last edited by May 26, 2024, 10:24 AM

                                                                            Seo is a whole different ball game, however the recent google updates are really messy. my website colegia has taken a severe hit too.

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                                                                            • JosephFr0st
                                                                              JosephFr0st @glenphillips last edited by May 19, 2024, 7:32 PM

                                                                              Hey glenphillips, I hope you're doing good, have you found any solution my website has the same issue when i check it on other tools it stays the same on Moz it's decreasing this situation is very confusing for me I'm not blaming the Moz team or anyone, but have anyone found the solution for it.
                                                                              Any type of help will be appreciated

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                                                                              • William103
                                                                                William103 last edited by May 16, 2024, 4:33 AM

                                                                                Hi,
                                                                                I am William Bryce, Managing Director at an Australian restaurant that delivers food all over the country. A few days ago, our restaurant website had a Domain Authority of 26 and was receiving maximum orders. However, suddenly, over the past few days, my Domain Authority has decreased to 7, and my client ratio and orders have also declined. How can I improve my Domain Authority to increase my sales?

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                                                                                • Haroldpinter22
                                                                                  Haroldpinter22 last edited by May 8, 2024, 5:12 PM

                                                                                  My Domain Authority (DA) dropped slightly recently, even though I've been actively building backlinks for my steel building repair service website. Is there a specific reason this might happen in Moz's DA metric?

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                                                                                  • Haroldpinter22
                                                                                    Haroldpinter22 last edited by May 8, 2024, 5:05 PM

                                                                                    My Domain Authority (DA) dropped slightly recently, even though I've been actively building backlinks for my steel building repair service website. Is there a specific reason this might happen in Moz's DA metric?

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                                                                                    • Philljones22
                                                                                      Philljones22 last edited by May 7, 2024, 12:35 PM

                                                                                      I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                      Here is my website: https://picsartmodapk.net/

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                                                                                      • instaapkk
                                                                                        instaapkk last edited by May 7, 2024, 9:22 AM

                                                                                        @haseeb8186 said in Why My Domain Authority Dropped:

                                                                                        I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                        Here is my website

                                                                                        haseeb8186 7 days ago
                                                                                        I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                        Here is my website : https://iinstapro.net/

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                                                                                        • freelistingweb
                                                                                          freelistingweb last edited by May 6, 2024, 12:29 PM

                                                                                          I have checked many website including moz. But all website shows different DA of my website what i do now what तो do . Some where is 20 and some where 4. 😠

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                                                                                          • truckapk
                                                                                            truckapk last edited by May 6, 2024, 7:55 AM

                                                                                            A drop in domain authority (DA) can occur due to several reasons:

                                                                                            1. Algorithm Updates: Search engine algorithms are constantly evolving. Updates can impact how your site's authority is calculated and displayed.

                                                                                            2. Content Quality: A decline in content quality, such as outdated or irrelevant content, can affect your site's authority negatively.

                                                                                            3. Backlink Profile Changes: Loss of high-quality backlinks or an increase in low-quality backlinks can influence DA.

                                                                                            4. Technical Issues: Site performance issues like slow loading times or frequent downtime can impact your DA.

                                                                                            5. Competitive Landscape: Changes in the competitive landscape, including competitors' improvements or new entrants, can affect your site's relative authority.

                                                                                            6. Penalties: Violations of search engine guidelines or manual penalties can lead to a drop in DA.

                                                                                            Regularly monitoring your site's performance and addressing any issues promptly can help mitigate drops in domain authority.
                                                                                            More Details

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                                                                                            • suman505
                                                                                              suman505 last edited by May 6, 2024, 4:21 AM

                                                                                              My website is https://includework.com and dropped its da from 12 to 11. how i increase my da and why its dropped please help me

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                                                                                              • alirehman12
                                                                                                alirehman12 last edited by May 4, 2024, 7:24 PM

                                                                                                Hi, my websites capcutsapp domain authority also decresed from 20 to 17. I am continuously been offpage SEO of my website. And also no, backlinks are lost due to which domain authority decreased.

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                                                                                                • fameleather789
                                                                                                  fameleather789 last edited by May 4, 2024, 10:43 AM

                                                                                                  Try every method and acquire high-quality backlinks, but my website's domain rating isn't increasing. Please guide me on how to resolve this issue. If not, I can give you the link to my website.https://fameleatherjackets.com/

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                                                                                                  • haseeb8186
                                                                                                    haseeb8186 last edited by Apr 30, 2024, 5:50 AM

                                                                                                    I'm facing a similar issue where my domain authority has suddenly dropped. It's confusing to see such a big decrease on Moz without any clear reason, especially since the domain rating on Semrush hasn't changed at all.
                                                                                                    Here is my website https://capcuttemplatein.com/

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                                                                                                    • Gutech1
                                                                                                      Gutech1 last edited by Apr 25, 2024, 4:26 PM

                                                                                                      There could be multiple factors, but if you look at your metrics and link it according it with a increase or decrease in any of the factors (blog writing, guest post submission) and correlate it. You may be able to find an answer.

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                                                                                                        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 | Aug 20, 2012, 8:44 AM | theLotter
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                                                                                                      • Vsky

                                                                                                        Does linking to a subdomain give link juice to the main domain?

                                                                                                        I have a few domains that I'm going to use for link building, will the link juice from the sub domains transfer to the main domain?

                                                                                                        Link Building | Jun 20, 2011, 1:21 PM | Vsky
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                                                                                                      • Store21

                                                                                                        Do links from my own subdomain to my main domain carry any value?

                                                                                                        I currently have a Wordpress blog set up on a subdomain i.e blog@ etc.  I wanted to know whether the links from the blog to my main site carry any value.

                                                                                                        Link Building | May 18, 2011, 3:12 AM | Store21
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