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2026-05-29

Why Backlinks Still Matter for SEO Rankings

Backlinks remain one of the top three ranking factors in Google’s algorithm in 2026. Multiple independent studies show that pages in position #1 average 3.8 times more referring domains than pages in positions #2 through #10 — and the rise of AI-powered search has changed how backlinks function rather than making them obsolete.

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