No external links showing?

[lfrazer]

Hello,

I have recently included my client's site in a number of trusted local directories; however, when I do a link analysis, it says there are no external links? How can this be? Thanks so much in advance for your help!

[GastonRiera]

Hi Denise,

How long has it been since you added those links? 
Remember, that Moz updates its backlink index once a month or so. Also, it is important to remark that it is possible that it take over 2 or 3 mozscape update in order to pick up the backlinks you´ve created.
And in a third matter, you should not always rely on only one tool. I do suggest you to use other tools to complement Moz´s, such as ahrefs, magestic and the google search console it self

Hope I´ve helped.
Best luck.
GR

[pastcatch]

+1 for GR.

No one tool for any job. Id go on good and do a site:directory.com clientdomain.com search and see if it's indexing first. If it's indexing and you know it's there, then it's likely a matter of propagation. I used Moz, Majestic, ahrefs for any backlink review as each tool operates differently and a combination of all of them will give you a holistic picture.

Good luck!