Opphive

Our Process

How It Works

From import to insight in five clear steps. Here's exactly what happens when we audit your link profile.

1. We Gather Your Data

Multiple data sources, one complete picture

We collect your complete backlink data from every available source. No single source has the full picture, so we combine them all on your behalf.

  • Google Search Console — we pull your verified link data directly from Google
  • Third-party exports — we ingest data from Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz, Majestic, or any tool you already use
  • Proprietary link database — our crawler finds links other tools miss
  • Disavow file mapping — if you have an existing disavow file, we map it against your profile
  • Automatic deduplication — all sources are merged so every link appears once

2. We Score Every Link

The Link Placement Score (LPS)

Our algorithms evaluate each individual backlink and assign a score from 0 to 100 based on six weighted factors. This isn't a domain-level metric — it evaluates the link itself.

  • Topical relevance (30%) — how well the linking page's content relates to your target page
  • Link placement position (20%) — in-content, sidebar, footer, or navigation placement
  • Domain authority & trust (20%) — the linking domain's overall quality and trustworthiness
  • Anchor text quality (15%) — natural vs. over-optimised anchor text patterns
  • Brand & entity mentions (10%) — whether your brand is mentioned in the surrounding content
  • Technical link signals (5%) — follow/nofollow, HTTP status, JavaScript rendering
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3. We Assess LinkRisk

Five-tier domain classification

Every linking domain is classified into one of five risk bands using our proprietary methodology, powered by the largest disavow dataset outside of Google.

  • Cross-referenced against hundreds of thousands of disavow entries from real sites
  • 40+ spam indicators analysed including link velocity, content quality, and network topology
  • Domains classified as: Good, Low Risk, Neutral, Suspect, or Bad
  • Suspect and Bad domains are flagged with specific reasons for the classification
  • Historical penalty data integrated from our dataset
Learn more about LinkRisk →

4. We Build Your Report

Clear split between what's helping and what isn't

We compile everything into a detailed report that shows exactly how your link profile breaks down — which links are driving rankings and which are dead weight.

  • Links categorised as 'Counting' or 'Not Helping' based on LPS thresholds
  • Anchor text distribution analysis with natural benchmark comparison
  • Follow/nofollow breakdown and trend tracking
  • TLD distribution showing geographic and domain-type spread
  • Domain-level aggregation — your best and worst linking domains at a glance
  • Placement analysis — breakdown of in-content vs. sidebar vs. footer links

5. We Walk You Through It

Expert recommendations, not raw data

We deliver the report and present the findings to you directly, with clear, prioritised recommendations you can act on immediately.

  • Personal walkthrough of the report with one of our founders
  • Prioritised action list — what to fix first for maximum impact
  • Disavow recommendations for toxic domains
  • Opportunities to replicate your highest-performing link types
  • Shareable report with a unique URL — forward it to your team or stakeholders

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