seo-backlink-audit

To audit backlinks for toxic links, the skill analyzes referring domains and anchor text distribution to generate a toxic link list with disavow readiness. It evaluates link velocity and link types to prioritize disavow scoping for manual action recovery.

A backlink health profile assesses five dimensions: referring domains, link velocity, anchor text distribution, link types, and competitive gap. Link velocity tracks the rate of inbound link acquisition over a 12-24 month window to identify unnatural spikes or drops.

Yes, you can run a competitor gap analysis using Ahrefs MCP data. The backlink audit benchmarks your referring domains against competitors to inform link-building planning, pre-acquisition due diligence, and ongoing health monitoring across multiple properties.

To reclaim lost backlinks, the audit generates a prioritized reclamation list for outreach based on your link profile history. It identifies reclamation opportunities by analyzing referring domain drops and anchor text changes over a 12-24 month window.

Yes, the backlink audit works for pre-acquisition due diligence across multiple properties. It evaluates link health, toxic links, and competitor gap metrics over a 12-24 month window to produce transition-ready reports for acquisition assessment.