Definition
A metric (developed by Moz) predicting how likely a website is to rank in search results, scored from 1 to 100 based on backlink profile.
In Depth
Domain Authority (DA) considers the quantity and quality of backlinks pointing to a domain. Similar metrics include Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR) and SEMrush Authority Score. While not a Google ranking factor directly, DA correlates strongly with ranking ability.
Example Usage
Building domain authority from DA 15 to DA 40 over 12 months through consistent content publishing and earning backlinks from industry sites.
Business Context
Higher domain authority means every new page you publish has a better chance of ranking — it's the compounding advantage of sustained SEO investment.
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