Link velocity
What is link velocity?
Link velocity is the rate at which a site gains new backlinks over time. Sudden, unexplained spikes are a common spam signal.
Why it matters
Natural velocity scales with publishing and promotion activity; a viral launch legitimately spikes.
The risk is a flat profile that suddenly gains hundreds of links from unrelated domains in a week.
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Cite this definition
Guest Post Website. “Link velocity.” Guest Posting & SEO Glossary. https://guestpostwebsite.com/glossary/link-velocity