The Advanced Filters feature in Zutrix’s Backlink Monitoring tool helps you refine and focus your backlink data. Follow this guide to utilize it effectively:
1. Access the Advanced Filters
• Open the Backlink Monitor dashboard.
• Click on the Advanced Filters button to display the filtering options.
2. Available Filter Options
The Advanced Filters offer multiple criteria to customize the backlink data you want to analyze:
Anchor Text
• Use this field to search for specific anchor texts associated with your backlinks.
• Ideal for analyzing backlinks containing branded keywords, target keywords, or phrases of interest.
Dofollow
• Filter backlinks based on their dofollow/nofollow attributes:
• Dofollow: Links that pass SEO value.
• Nofollow: Links that do not pass SEO value but may contribute to referral traffic.
Spam Score Range
• Set a range (0 to 100) to focus on backlinks within a specific spam score threshold:
• Low spam scores (e.g., 0–30) indicate higher-quality links.
• High spam scores (e.g., 70–100) may highlight potentially harmful links that need attention.
TLD From
• Filter by the top-level domain (TLD) of backlinks (e.g., .com, .org, .edu).
• Useful for identifying authoritative backlinks from specific TLDs like .gov or .edu.
Item Type
• Specify the type of backlink:
• Text: Links originating from text-based content.
• Image: Links embedded in images.
• Redirect: Links generated from redirects.
Is New
• Focus on newly discovered backlinks:
• Yes: Only display backlinks added recently.
• No: Show all backlinks, excluding new ones.
3. Applying Filters
• Adjust the filter criteria as needed.
• Results will update instantly, displaying only the backlinks matching your selected criteria.
4. Use Cases for Advanced Filters
a. Identifying High-Quality Backlinks
• Filter by:
• Dofollow
• Low Spam Score (0–30)
• Relevant Anchor Text
• Use this data to highlight backlinks contributing positively to your SEO.
b. Monitoring Harmful Backlinks
• Filter by:
• High Spam Score (70–100)
• Unusual or irrelevant Anchor Text
• Specific TLDs associated with spammy domains.
• Use this to identify backlinks that may need to be disavowed.
c. Analyzing Recent Backlink Activity
• Filter by:
• Is New: Yes
• Date Range (using additional filter options).
• This helps track the effectiveness of link-building campaigns.
5. Export Filtered Results
• Once the filtered data is displayed, click the Export CSV option to download the results.
• Use the exported data for offline analysis or team collaboration.
Pro Tip: Regularly review backlinks with advanced filters to stay proactive in maintaining a healthy backlink profile and addressing SEO risks.