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The Problem of High Domain Authority But Low Trust Flow

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by jasontn, Dec 1, 2018.

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    I've seen at least one domain offered in domain marketplace on DP - where this problem was paramount. In fact, the trust flow was in fact - zero!

    Well, anyway, it would be good practice to examine domain authority (DA) in conjunction with other metrics to make sure a domain is worth buying and/or working with.
     
    jasontn, Dec 1, 2018 IP
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    mrb1129 Well-Known Member

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    DA depends on a domains age. So, do the math it may have TF low or zero but DA could say a different story. And before buying it many things have to consider not just these things.
     
    mrb1129, Dec 1, 2018 IP
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    Agent000 Prominent Member

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    Horse manure. Domain age is NOT used by MOZ in the DA calculations.
     
    Agent000, Dec 2, 2018 IP
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    mrb1129 Well-Known Member

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    Lets just not argue on a third party metrics.
     
    mrb1129, Dec 2, 2018 IP
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    Agent000 Prominent Member

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    Nothing to argue. You are wrong. MOZ don't use domain age. If you do not believe me, ask MOZ.
     
    Agent000, Dec 2, 2018 IP
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    Hoolize Peon

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    Age has nothing to do with DA....
    usually high DA + 0 TF = SPAM/low quality backlinks, probably in high volume.
    when buying a domain you'll have to check the BL profile manually, there's no other way around it. But DA and TF can be good for initial filtering, and this does not look good...
     
    Hoolize, Dec 11, 2018 IP
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    jasontn Well-Known Member

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    It does sort of make that metric look bad. I mean, it seems to be sort of a fraud (DA). Actually, perhaps trust flow or another metric should be looked at alone - and not in combo with DA.
     
    jasontn, Dec 18, 2018 IP
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    sigen Greenhorn

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    Exactly. That's no one should ever rely on DA as it can be manipulated even by a child.
     
    sigen, Dec 24, 2018 IP