The Authority Blueprint: Backlink Timeline for a Brand New Site

Exact number of links you should build to rank without getting hit by a penalty

Welcome, Anon! Starting a brand-new content site is a daunting process. On day one you don’t have any backlinks or content, and it seems like you’ll never get to the point where you start ranking for competitive keywords.

This guide will cover the backlink portion. For the content side of the equation, I recommend following my topical authority guide (LI…