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96% of sites ranking in top 10 have 1000+ links
June 18, 2024

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In episode #2760, we reference a study that found 96% of websites ranking in the top 10 results have at least 1,000 backlinks. We discuss the impact of brand queries, user signals on ranking, angel investing, and the challenges and returns associated with it. 

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