Authority (Domain Authority)

Domain Authority (DA) is a search engine ranking score developed by Moz that predicts how well a website will rank on search engine results pages. Scored from 1-100, it's calculated based on factors including linking root domains and total backlinks. While not a Google metric, DA serves as a useful comparative benchmark.

How This Applies to Home Care Marketing

For home care agencies, domain authority matters because it affects your ability to rank for competitive keywords. A new agency website with DA 15 will struggle to outrank established competitors with DA 40+, even with excellent content. Building authority requires earning quality backlinks from reputable sources over time.

Practical ways to build domain authority include getting listed in healthcare directories, earning coverage in local news, contributing expert quotes to industry publications, and creating link-worthy resources like caregiver guides or local senior resource lists. Each quality backlink from a higher-authority site passes some authority to yours.

Key Takeaway

Check your domain authority using Moz’s free tool and compare against competitors. If you’re significantly behind, focus on realistic keyword targets while building authority. Aim for authoritative healthcare and local news backlinks rather than quantity from low-quality sites.

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