{"id":28120,"date":"2025-08-06T12:05:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T05:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dps.media\/cach-kiem-tra-backlink-doi-thu-de-xay-dung-chien-luoc-seo-thong-minh\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T05:06:04","slug":"how-to-check-competitor-backlinks-to-build-a-smart-seo-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/how-to-check-competitor-backlinks-to-build-a-smart-seo-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to check competitor backlinks to build a smart SEO strategy."},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><\/p><div id=\"dps-quotation-root\">\r\n    <style>\r\n        #dps-quotation-root {\r\n            --primary: #4f46e5;\r\n            --primary-hover: #4338ca;\r\n            --secondary: #0f172a;\r\n            --text-main: #1e293b;\r\n            --text-muted: #64748b;\r\n            --bg-light: #f8fafc;\r\n            --white: #ffffff;\r\n            --border: #e2e8f0;\r\n            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All rights reserved.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function () {\r\n            const root = document.getElementById('dps-quotation-root');\r\n            root.addEventListener('keydown', function (e) {\r\n                if ((e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') && e.target.classList.contains('dps-q-btn')) {\r\n                    e.preventDefault();\r\n                    e.target.click();\r\n                }\r\n            });\r\n        })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n<\/div><strong>Checking competitor backlinks is the most important step to build a smart and effective SEO strategy.<\/strong><p>According to MOZ survey, 90% search rankings are strongly affected by \u2064backlink quality. <\/p><p>Analyzing backlinks helps you clearly understand the strengths and weaknesses of competitors in the market. DPS.MEDIA has consulted and implemented for hundreds of SMEs, helping optimize backlink sources to achieve sustainable growth.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alysis.jpg\" alt=\"The importance of competitor backlink analysis in SEO strategy for SMEs\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"tam-quan-trong-cua-viec-phan-tich-backlink-doi-thu-trong-chien-luoc-seo-danh-cho-doanh-nghiep-smes\">The importance of analyzing competitor backlinks in SEO strategy for SMEs<\/h2><h3>Why can't SMEs ignore competitor backlinks?<\/h3><p>Monitoring <strong>competitor backlinks<\/strong> helps \u2062small businesses better understand\u200b how Google evaluates and ranks. \u200dInstead of\u2062 starting \u2064from\u2062 zero, you can learn from what already exists -\u2064 saving time and costs.<\/p><p>According to Ahrefs 2022 research, 91% websites do not receive organic traffic because they have no or low-quality backlinks. This indicates that \u2064a smart SEO strategy always starts from \u2063analyzing competitors.<\/p><h3>Practical benefits of backlink analysis<\/h3><p>SMEs \u200ccan leverage competitor backlink analysis to:<\/p><p>\u2013 Identify which websites frequently backlink to competitors \u2192 potential for outreach<br>\n\u2013 Discover high-performing content types \u2192 suggestions for content strategy<br>\n\u2013 Analyze popular anchor text \u2192 adjust internal linking structure accordingly<br>\n\u2013 Track link increase\/decrease trends \u2192 detect ongoing SEO campaigns<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 tip:<\/strong> First analyze competitors in the same segment, same market instead of too large brands to ensure feasibility in strategy.\n<\/div><h3>Checklist: Steps to implement effectively<\/h3><p>Follow the checklist below to get started:<\/p><ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Choose up to 3 direct competitors<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Use tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush or Ubersuggest<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Export competitor backlink data in CSV\/Excel format<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Classify domains by quality (DR\/DA)<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udce7 Create a list of reputable websites for link building outreach<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Real example<\/h3><p>A local fashion business analyzed backlinks of 2 competitors and found 15 websites frequently mentioning competitors' products. After contacting and sending samples, they received 9 new links, helping increase organic traffic by 35% in just 2 months (according to Google Search Console March 2023).<\/p><h3>Quick comparison table of backlink sources<\/h3><table class=\"wordpress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Backlink source<\/th>\n<th>DR index (Ahrefs)<\/th>\n<th>Can be contacted?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Product review blogs<\/td>\n<td>72<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Industry forums<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>Yes (registration required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>News aggregator sites<\/td>\n<td>88<\/td>\n<td>Difficult (prioritize for large brands)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Barriers and precautions to avoid<\/h3><p>\u2013 Not every competitor's backlink is easy to replicate \u2013 avoid blind \u201ccopy-pasting\u201d.<br>\n\u2013 Do not abuse spam\/link-selling websites, Google has tightened algorithms since 2021 (source: Google Search Central).<br>\n\u2013 Need to check link quality before including in the outreach strategy.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>\u2705 Takeaway:<\/strong> Analyzing competitor backlinks is a \u201croadmap\u201d for SMEs,<a href=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/backlink-profile-service-is-the-secret-to-boosting-personal-brand-strength\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">helping avoid mistakes and maximize current market resources smartly and strategically.<\/a>.\n<\/div><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/klinks.jpg92e2.jpg\" alt=\"How to choose effective tools to monitor and analyze competitor backlinks\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"cach-lua-chon-cong-cu-hieu-qua-de-theo-doi-va-phan-tich-backlink-cua-doi-thu-canh-tranh\">How to choose effective tools to monitor and analyze competitor backlinks<\/h2><h3>Criteria for selecting suitable tools<\/h3><p>To analyze backlinks accurately, you need to choose tools that meet the following points:<\/p><ul>\n<li><strong>Regular update index:<\/strong> Latest data helps keep up with competitors' strategies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ability to filter quality domains:<\/strong> Prioritize backlinks from domains with high DR<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare multiple competitors:<\/strong> Analyze multiple domains simultaneously to save time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Export and classify data easily:<\/strong> Support filtering by anchor text, link type (dofollow\/nofollow)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Example: In an education SEO campaign, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/en\/\" title=\"DPS.MEDIA JSC\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"118\">DPS.MEDIA<\/a> Ahrefs was used to compare backlink profiles of 3 major universities in Ho Chi Minh City. Results showed one competitor had up to 60% backlinks from industry directories (source: Ahrefs, 2023).<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t just focus on quantity, evaluate the reliability <em>of links<\/em> \u2063 and\u200b <em>source<\/em> of each backlink. A link from an industry newspaper can be \u2064stronger than 100 links from forums.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Recommended tools for use<\/h3><p>Below is a quick comparison of some popular tools:<\/p><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Tool<\/th>\n<th>Key highlights<\/th>\n<th>Cost (USD\/month)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ahrefs<\/td>\n<td>Continuously updated data, detailed competitor analysis<\/td>\n<td>99+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEMrush<\/td>\n<td>Combines SEO +\u200d advertising + social \u200ctracking<\/td>\n<td>119+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ubersuggest<\/td>\n<td>User-friendly interface, suitable for SMEs<\/td>\n<td>29-49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Action checklist when choosing tools<\/h3><ul>\n<li>\u2705 Identify analysis needs: one-time or long-term tracking<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Trial version (free trial) \u2063at least 7 days<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Compare results between 2 tools\u2062 to verify accuracy<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Integration into the current digital team's workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udded Note:<\/strong> Some cheap tools may \u2063not collect enough data from the Vietnamese market. \u01afu First, platforms \u200cmust be able to crawl \u200dlocal domains (.vn, .com.vn).<\/p>\n<\/div><h3>Brief conclusion<\/h3><p>Choosing the right tool is the foundation \u200dfor the competitor backlink research process. It doesn't have to be the most expensive, just the most suitable for your current SEO strategy.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/901900.jpg\" alt=\"Factors to evaluate in backlink profiles to identify opportunities and limit risks\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"nhung-yeu-to-can-danh-gia-trong-ho-so-backlink-de-nhan-dien-co-hoi-va-han-che-tiem-an\">Factors to evaluate in backlink profiles to identify opportunities and limit hidden risks<\/h2><h3>Quality of linked domain names<\/h3><p>Evaluating domain quality is the first step to determine if a backlink is \u200breally valuable.<br>\n\u01afu First, links from <strong>domains with high DR\/DA scores<\/strong> (above 50). According to Ahrefs (Backlink Report 2023), links from domains with DR &gt;70 help \u2062increase average <strong>32% \u2064organic traffic<\/strong> \u2063within \u20643 months.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Check DR\/DA scores using tools like Ahrefs, Moz<\/li>\n<li>Verify spam score \u200d- avoid sites with spam score &gt;10%<\/li>\n<li>Pay attention to link context \u2013 backlinks should come from related content<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Naturalness &amp; anchor text<\/h3><p>Backlinks can be penalized by Google \u2062if anchor text is unnatural. Check how many <strong>exact keyword anchors your competitor has<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>TIP:<\/strong> The exact keyword anchor text ratio should not\u2062 exceed 10-15%. It's best to combine \u200bbrand anchors, long keywords, and natural phrases.\n<\/div><h3>Linking page type &amp; internal link structure<\/h3><p>Not all links have equal value. Some\u200b types of links from\u2062 sites like <strong>reputable blogs, opinion articles, industry-specific sites<\/strong> \u200care \u2063much better signals compared to forum or footer links.<\/p><ol>\n<li>Prioritize backlinks from pages with steady traffic (minimum 500 visits\/month \u2013 according to SimilarWeb)<\/li>\n<li>Sites should have <strong>internal\u200c link support<\/strong> instead of just being an \u201cisolated landing page\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Avoid backlinks from PBNs or sites with excessive outbound links<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3>Checklist for evaluating competitive backlinks<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Priority level<\/th>\n<th>Recommended\u2064 tools<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>DR\/DA \u2265 50<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Ahrefs \/ Moz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traffic \u2265\u2064 500\/month<\/td>\n<td>Average<\/td>\n<td>SimilarWeb \/ \u2063SEMrush<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>natural anchor text<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Ahrefs \/\u200d Screaming Frog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No signs of spam<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>Spam Score (Moz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Real example: Competitor backlink analysis in the SAAS industry<\/h3><p>A SAAS business in Ho Chi Minh City analyzed the backlinks of its top 3 competitors. They found that most valuable backlinks came from reputable blogs like TechInAsia and Medium \u2013 with DR 70+ and stable traffic &gt;1,000 visits\/month.<\/p><p>After\u2064 approaching and publishing guest posts\u200d on 2 similar platforms, <strong>organic traffic increased by 22% after\u2064 60 days<\/strong> (according to internal Google Search Console\u200c data, 2023).<\/p><h3>Common challenges and risks<\/h3><ul>\n<li>Backlinks\u2063 from penalized domains can\u2063 have adverse effects<\/li>\n<li>Copying the competitor's original anchor text without\u2064 checking the context\u200b may lead to over-optimization<\/li>\n<li>Buying\u2063 backlinks \u200cfrom low-quality sites risks Google filtering backlinks or sandboxing<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Always manually check at least 10 domains before\u200b conducting outreach or building equivalent content.\n<\/div><h3>Brief takeaway<\/h3><p>Evaluating a competitive backlink profile is not just about scrutinizing every link \u2013 it is about searching <strong>effective, repeatable models<\/strong>, from which to shape a smart, safe, and sustainable SEO strategy.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ortant.jpg\" alt=\"Backlink building tactics based on strengths and weaknesses from competitor analysis\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"chien-thuat-xay-dung-backlink-dua-tren-diem-manh-va-diem-yeu-tu-phan-tich-doi-thu\">Backlink building strategy based on strengths and weaknesses from competitor analysis<\/h2><h3>Analysis of competitor backlink strengths<\/h3><p>To create a competitive advantage, focus on \u201csimulating\u201d the quality links that competitors own:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Use Ahrefs, SEMrush to filter backlinks\u2064 from reputable domains (DR &gt; 50).<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize backlinks of type <strong>dofollow<\/strong>, from fields closely related to you.<\/li>\n<li>Note the pages where competitors frequently post content to understand their posting rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Example: A real estate agency discovered that 70% of its competitors' backlinks came from specialized forums like batdongsan.com.vn \u2013 from there they posted articles in the same section and achieved +18% organic traffic after 3 months (Source: Ahrefs 2023).<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;padding:15px;margin-top:20px\">\n  <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check competitors' posting schedules \u2013 if the frequency is 2-3 times\/month, you should also maintain an equivalent rate to keep freshness and regularity.\n<\/div><h3>Exploit weaknesses \u2013 Opportunities that competitors miss<\/h3><p>Not every competitor optimizes channels to the maximum. You can exploit these gaps to get ahead:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Do competitors lack links from personal blogs, podcasts, or review sites? Focus on \u201cfilling the gap\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Broken links or <strong>inactive backlinks<\/strong> (404) are opportunities to\u2062 propose replacements with your own articles.<\/li>\n<li>Underrepresented on local directories or\u200d Google \u2064Business? Secure those positions as early as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Backlink action strategy checklist<\/h3><ol>\n<li>Choose 2-3 backlink analysis tools like \u200dAhrefs or Ubersuggest.<\/li>\n<li>Export the list of linking domains by DR and industry.<\/li>\n<li>Group: copy, improve, \u200bor replace backlinks.<\/li>\n<li>Create equivalent or better content to\u2063 propose link placements.<\/li>\n<li>Plan outreach with a clear checklist: \u200cchannels, timing, \u2064targets.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3>Strategy comparison table by strengths \/ weaknesses<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#e0e0e0;\">\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Strengths<\/th>\n<th>Weaknesses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of backlinks<\/td>\n<td>High from major newspapers<\/td>\n<td>Few on forums or personal blogs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Link quality<\/td>\n<td>From sites with DR &gt; 70<\/td>\n<td>Lack of focus on secondary fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diversity of sources<\/td>\n<td>Social media, press<\/td>\n<td>Lack of local listings, niche platforms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Warning: Risks when copying backlinks<\/h3><ul>\n<li>Not all links should be copied - some may be considered spam by Google if used incorrectly.<\/li>\n<li>Links from PBN (Private Blog Networks) or sites flagged by algorithms can negatively affect your website.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff3cd;padding:15px;margin-top:20px\">\n  <strong>Remember:<\/strong> Focus on <em>real value<\/em> and <em>content relevance<\/em> rather than just the number of backlinks.\n<\/div><h3>Takeaway<\/h3><p>Analyzing competitor backlinks not only helps catch up but also identifies strategic gaps. Continuously monitor, update, and adjust strategies monthly to maintain long-term advantages.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/klinks.jpge27f.jpg\" alt=\"How to combine backlink data with content and user experience to optimize SEO effectiveness\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"cach-ket-hop-du-lieu-backlink-voi-noi-dung-va-trai-nghiem-nguoi-dung-de-toi-uu-hoa-hieu-qua-seo\">How to combine backlink data with content and user experience to optimize SEO effectiveness<\/h2><h3>Classifying backlinks by target content<\/h3><p>Before editing content, analyze where backlinks come from and which pages they point to. Group backlinks by topic to see which content naturally attracts links.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Check which content types receive the most backlinks: blog posts, landing pages, or infographics?<\/li>\n<li>Check anchor texts to understand the linking intent and the keywords associated.<\/li>\n<li>Compare this data with the top 10 strong content of competitors via Ahrefs or SEMrush.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>TIP:<\/strong> If a post has many backlinks but a high bounce rate, it signals a need to improve UX or that the information does not meet reader expectations.\n<\/div><h3>Adjusting content based on user behavior<\/h3><p>Once you identify pages with many quality backlinks, check UX metrics like time on page and conversion rate from Google Analytics. If users don't stay long, review:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Page load time - heavy images and resources can reduce experience.<\/li>\n<li>Is the content duplicated or outdated?<\/li>\n<li>Is the CTA clear and aligned with the search intent?<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Example: A light industry B2B business discovered that a comparison article of technology A vs B received many backlinks (12 backlinks from 8 domains), but the scroll rate was below 50%. After updating the article structure for readability and adding a descriptive video, the dwell time increased by 43% after 2 months (Google Analytics \u2013 Q1\/2023).<\/p><h3>Optimization according to backlink lifecycle<\/h3><p>Not all backlinks have long-term value. Regularly check backlinks that have lost effectiveness or come from weak domains. Quarterly:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Check lost backlinks to update content or contact webmasters.<\/li>\n<li>Check the authority (DR\/DA) of the referring domain \u2013 is it dropping?<\/li>\n<li>Refresh content if backlinks point to old pages that still receive traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Action checklist<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Actions<\/th>\n<th>Frequency<\/th>\n<th>Suggested tools<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Check lost backlinks<\/td>\n<td>Monthly<\/td>\n<td>Ahrefs \/ Monitor Backlinks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Match UX with backlink performance<\/td>\n<td>Quarterly<\/td>\n<td>Google Analytics + Looker Studio<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Update landing page content<\/td>\n<td>6 months\/once<\/td>\n<td>Surfer SEO + GSC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>WARNING:<\/strong> Optimizing based on backlinks without considering user intent easily leads you to create content that \u201cserves bots\u201d \u2013 having rankings but no conversions.\n<\/div><h3>Takeaway<\/h3><p>Backlinks help build credibility, but for sustainable ranking, content and user experience are the root drivers. Use backlink data as a suggestive value \u2013 not the sole compass in SEO strategy.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Planning to sustainably increase backlink quality in Vietnam\u2019s competitive digital environment\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"lap-ke-hoach-tang-cuong-chat-luong-backlink-ben-vung-trong-moi-truong-canh-tranh-so-tai-viet-nam\">Planning to sustainably improve backlink quality in the competitive digital environment in Vietnam<\/h2><h3>Determining priority index for backlinks<\/h3><p>An effective backlink strategy should be based on specific metrics such as: Domain Rating (DR), Trust Flow (TF), natural anchor text ratio, and industry relevance. Selecting backlinks based on quality rather than quantity is a practical trend recommended by many SEO experts in Vietnam \u2013 where the search market is highly competitive but fragmented.<\/p><ul>\n<li>Prioritize backlinks from pages with DR &gt; 50 (Ahrefs)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid exact anchor text repeated too many times (&gt;10%)<\/li>\n<li>Build links from sites in the same field, .vn<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Checklist for improving backlink profiles<\/h3><ul>\n<li>\u2714 Remove links from spam or irrelevant domains (use Google Disavow tool)<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Analyze backlinks of top 3 competitors with Ahrefs\/SEMrush<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Set a goal to build 10 new backlinks from authority blogs\/press brands in Vietnam each quarter (e.g., CafeF, VietnamBiz)<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Diversify anchor text by ratio: 40% brand, 30% broad keywords, 30% raw URL\/natural<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Working with press and internal websites<\/h3><p>The SEO environment in Vietnam shows that backlinks from local media ecosystems have a high index rate and transmit strong long-term value. According to data from Vietnam Digital Report 2023 (We Are Social), content from Vietnamese online newspapers is shared 3 times more than content from personal blogs.<\/p><p>Example: A logistics service company cooperated with 2 specialized logistics newspapers to share expert perspectives, creating 4 backlinks from domains with DR &gt; 75, while increasing referral traffic by 15% within 2 months.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes WordPress\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Backlink source<\/th>\n<th>DR (Ahrefs)<\/th>\n<th>monthly traffic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Ministry of Industry and Trade newspaper<\/td>\n<td>78<\/td>\n<td>210,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>genk.vn<\/td>\n<td>76<\/td>\n<td>320,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\">\n  <strong>TIP:<\/strong> Choose in-depth analytical articles as the foundation for backlink placement. This supports SEO and naturally attracts shares.\n<\/div><h3>Risks to note when building backlinks<\/h3><ul>\n<li>Do not buy large quantities of backlinks on forums; it may cause algorithm penalties (Google Penguin)<\/li>\n<li>Backlinks from popular Vietnamese sites but with high spam rates (low DR, TF)\n<\/li><li>Always check frequency and anchor types to avoid over-optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Quick conclusion<\/h3><p>A sustainable backlink strategy requires businesses in Vietnam to focus on quality, industry relevance, and long-term content collaboration. Monitoring and learning from competitors is only the first step \u2013 consistency and creativity in implementation create long-term SEO value.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kimage_class\" src=\"https:\/\/dps.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alysis.jpge2a2.jpg\" alt=\"Regularly measuring and adjusting backlink strategy to maintain competitive advantage on search engines\" title=\"\"><\/p><h2 id=\"do-luong-va-dieu-chinh-chien-luoc-backlink-thuong-xuyen-de-duy-tri-loi-the-canh-tranh-tren-cong-cu-tim-kiem\">Measuring and regularly adjusting backlink strategy to maintain competitive advantage on search tools<\/h2><h3>Indicators to monitor regularly<\/h3><p>To maintain top Google rankings, <strong>controlling backlink quality<\/strong> is a decisive factor. Some metrics you should check weekly or monthly include:<\/p><p>\u2013 Total new backlinks vs. lost backlinks<br>\n\u2013 Domain Rating (DR) and Trust Flow<br>\n\u2013 Branded anchor text ratio vs. keyword anchor text<br>\n\u2013 Frequency of appearance from reputable domains compared to spam domains<\/p><p>Example: An e-commerce company in Ho Chi Minh City lost nearly 40% traffic in just 2 months due to not detecting early the removal of low-quality blog backlinks.<\/p><h3>Checklist for periodic competitor backlink review<\/h3><ul>\n<li>\u2714 Compare monthly backlink growth rate of competitors<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Analyze the most linked content types<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Filter new domains linking to competitors in the last 30 days<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 See which anchor texts competitors use most successfully<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Check lost, broken, or redirected backlinks<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3>Which tools to use for effective monitoring?<\/h3><p>You cannot manually check backlinks with thousands of links. You should combine tools such as:<\/p><p>\u2013 Ahrefs (collects backlinks updated every 1-3 days)<br>\n\u2013 SEMrush (track competitor link changes &amp; provide alerts)<br>\n\u2013 Google Search Console (analyze backlinks to your own site)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f7ff; padding:15px; border-left: 4px solid #007cba;\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Set periodic reminders (every 2 weeks) to check if your top 10 backlinks are still active \u2013 a small task but helps avoid losing SEO reputation without you knowing.\n<\/div><h3>Backlink comparison table between you and competitors<\/h3><table class=\"WordPress\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Your website<\/th>\n<th>Competitor A<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Domain Rating (DR)<\/td>\n<td>52<\/td>\n<td>67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of backlinks<\/td>\n<td>4,100<\/td>\n<td>6,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Links from gov\/edu<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Links from PR articles<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><h3>Warning and risks when not monitoring regularly<\/h3><p>\u2013 Risk of being overtaken by competitors if they intensify outreach campaigns<br>\n\u2013 Losing backlinks from quality sites without knowing<br>\n\u2013 Ranking drop due to backlinks from sites penalized by Google<br>\n\u2013 Failure to timely detect anchor texts with spam signals causing the page to be undervalued<\/p><p>According to data from Backlinko Report (2023), 41% websites do not maintain a first-page position after 6 months if they do not regularly update their backlink profiles.<\/p><h3>Takeaway: \u2064Monitoring backlinks is a process, not an event<\/h3><p>The <strong>Monitoring and adjusting backlink strategy<\/strong> needs to be performed regularly like website healthcare. At a minimum, check once a month and build a flexible tracking journey according to actual needs. Competitors are always moving \u2013 you need to do the same to maintain a sustainable SEO game. <\/p><h2 id=\"outro\">Preparation for the next stage \u2062to follow<\/h2><p>Analyzing competitor backlinks helps you clearly understand the competitive landscape. From there, build a more reasonable and sustainable SEO strategy.<\/p><p>Try selecting 3 strong competitors in the industry and list their prominent backlinks. This is the initial step to optimize your link profile.<\/p><p>You can also learn more about how to classify quality backlinks or internal linking strategies. This is an effective local SEO support platform.<\/p><p>DPS.MEDIA always accompanies Vietnamese SMEs on their digital growth journey. 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