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    • mcafeeonline
      mcafeeonline Subscriber last edited by

      My domain has a different backlink profile on Moz and different on SEMRush. I don't under whats accurate. my domain is an AI Jobs Portal

      https://www.ml-jobs.ai/

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      • husnainofficial
        Husnain CH last edited by

        1. Different Methodologies: Moz and SEMrush use different algorithms to calculate DR.

        2. Data Sources: Moz and SEMrush may pull data from different sources for backlink analysis.

        3. Frequency of Updates: Variations in how often Moz and SEMrush update their databases can lead to differences in DR scores.

        4. Scope of Analysis: The scope of websites analyzed by Moz and SEMrush may vary, impacting DR scores.

        5. Algorithm Changes: Updates to algorithms used by Moz or SEMrush can result in changes to DR scores.

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        • thomasalim234
          thomasalim234 last edited by

          Hey,

          You are right on your point. I also see the states on Moz for my website. it was totally different from my semrush. I want to ask for DA states. which platform is reliable for DA checker Moz or SEMrush for my CapCut apk website? Please let me know soon!

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          • LucyEmma
            LucyEmma @mandoalanhukam last edited by

            @mandoalanhukam, thank you. How can I increase the DA and traffic of my website?

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            • mandoalanhukam
              mandoalanhukam last edited by

              Discrepancies in backlink profiles between different SEO tools like Moz and SEMRush are not uncommon. Each tool may use different algorithms and sources to crawl and index backlinks, leading to variations in the reported data. Here are some steps you can take to understand and address the differences in your domain's backlink profile:

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              • mandoalanhukam
                mandoalanhukam @LucyEmma last edited by

                @LucyEmma Because both Moz and SEMrush have their own criteria

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                • LucyEmma
                  LucyEmma @mcafeeonline last edited by

                  @mcafeeonline thank you

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                  • LucyEmma
                    LucyEmma @mcafeeonline last edited by

                    @mcafeeonline Hi!
                    Yes, I also face that problem when Moz shows different da on my website. And when I check from Semrush, it offers a difference.

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