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    • LindsayE
      LindsayE last edited by

      We keep getting links from the domain lyricswithoutmelody.org. Currently we have the most referring backlinks of all from them. I'm not sure what to do with it... is it hurting us? I know I can disavow them, but I'm afraid it will hurt since we have 472 total backlinks from the domain. Their trust flow is 9 and citation flow is 11.

      Another option I was thinking is to block the domains IP from seeing our website, would that work? Just trying to figure out the best coarse of action... or if no action at all is best.

      I've attached a screenshot of my top referring domains. The ones outlined in red I don't know who they are and if it's helping or hurting.

      Moz Fam HELP!

      Ijb09DNhIW5

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      • KevnJr
        KevnJr last edited by

        I use: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search to gauge if a site is spammy, if so, I follow this guide: https://moz.com/blog/guide-to-googles-disavow-tool

        This has worked for me.

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        • LindsayE
          LindsayE @KevnJr last edited by

          Hi Kevin! What a great tool, thank you! I've bookmarked the transparency report website and will read the guide on the disavow tool. I appreciate it!

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