- Content & schema
- 50tests fired in this category
- modules
- 8dedicated content & schema checks
- every scan
- 299+tests across all categories
Why it matters
Raw link counts hide the questions that matter: who links, why they link, how the profile changes, and whether competitors earn relevant coverage the site lacks.
How it works
When data is available, FixWeb reviews referring-domain quality and concentration, 12 to 24 month gains and losses, branded versus exact-match anchors, editorial and dofollow context, sponsored or UGC tagging, redirect chains, and domains shared by competitors. Search Console linking-site data can triangulate provider counts.
Site impact
A narrow or unstable profile can make visibility dependent on a few sources, while over-optimized anchors deserve investigation rather than automatic toxicity labels. Competitor gaps can reveal outreach targets, linkable assets, or content worth creating.
How to improve
Reclaim worthwhile lost links, investigate sudden spikes or drops, diversify relevant referring domains, and earn a natural mix of branded, URL, and descriptive anchors. Tag outbound sponsored and user-generated links correctly, then pursue shared competitor referrers with genuinely useful assets.
