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Do backlinks still matter for SEO?

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The short answer

Yes. Relevant editorial links remain valuable signals of authority and discovery. The goal should be earning links from credible sites because the business or content is worth referencing, not manipulating link counts.

What this means in practice

Treat this as one part of a broader search-visibility system. The best next step is to verify the current site and profile data, compare it with the actual search intent, and make changes that improve clarity for customers as well as search and AI systems.

Allen Ink generally prioritizes fixes that affect the largest number of pages or customer touchpoints first, then builds supporting content, local authority, reviews, and measurement around those foundations.

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