Link Authority Metrics
Citation Flow
Dennis Akkerman
CEO & Link Building Expert
Expert
Definition
Citation Flow (CF) is a Majestic metric that measures the quantity of links pointing to a site. More backlinks generally increase CF. It's designed to be used alongside Trust Flow to evaluate both quantity and quality of backlinks.
Why It Matters for SEO
Citation Flow helps understand link volume. However, high CF without corresponding Trust Flow suggests low-quality link building. A healthy ratio of high Trust Flow to Citation Flow indicates relevant, trustworthy links.
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