{"id":359,"date":"2025-09-16T10:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/?p=359"},"modified":"2025-08-04T00:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T00:45:00","slug":"combien-de-backlinks-par-mois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/","title":{"rendered":"SEO backlinks: how many per month?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Resume_des_points_abordes\" >Summary of points covered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Quest-ce_quun_backlink\" >What is a backlink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Qualite_vs_quantite_ce_qui_compte_vraiment\" >Quality vs. quantity: what really counts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Les_facteurs_qui_influencent_le_nombre_ideal_de_backlinks\" >Factors influencing the ideal number of backlinks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Age_et_autorite_du_site\" >Age and authority of the site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Concurrence_dans_votre_niche\" >Competition in your niche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Objectifs_SEO\" >SEO objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Profil_de_liens_actuel\" >Current link profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Combien_de_backlinks_par_mois_est_recommande\" >How many backlinks per month is recommended?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Quels_sont_les_risques_dun_exces_de_backlinks\" >What are the risks of too many backlinks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Bonnes_pratiques_pour_obtenir_des_backlinks_de_qualite\" >Best practices for obtaining quality backlinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Outils_pour_suivre_et_analyser_vos_backlinks\" >Tools for tracking and analyzing your backlinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_Questions_frequentes\" >FAQ - Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Est-ce_que_Google_penalise_un_trop_grand_nombre_de_backlinks\" >Does Google penalize too many backlinks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Combien_de_temps_faut-il_pour_voir_les_effets_des_backlinks\" >How long does it take to see the effects of backlinks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#Faut-il_acheter_des_backlinks\" >Should I buy backlinks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/combien-de-backlinks-par-mois\/#En_resume\" >In a nutshell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resume_des_points_abordes\"><\/span>Summary of points covered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A simple definition of a backlink and its use in SEO<\/li>\n<li>Why quality is always more important than quantity<\/li>\n<li>Criteria to consider when defining your link-building rhythm<\/li>\n<li>Concrete benchmarks for your type of site<\/li>\n<li>The risks of excessive backlink acquisition<\/li>\n<li>Safe techniques for good links<\/li>\n<li>Useful tools for tracking your backlinks<\/li>\n<li>Answers to frequently asked questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quest-ce_quun_backlink\"><\/span>What is a backlink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A backlink is simply a link placed on another website that points to yours. It may seem trivial, but it's actually one of the pillars of SEO. Google, and search engines in general, see it as a signal of trust, like a recommendation.<\/p>\n<p>The more relevant links you have pointing to your site, the greater your credibility. But not all backlinks are created equal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualite_vs_quantite_ce_qui_compte_vraiment\"><\/span>Quality vs. quantity: what really counts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I'd rather have one solid link than a hundred questionable ones. And so should you. A quality backlink comes from a reliable, well-positioned site whose content is related to yours.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, too many artificial links can drag you down. Google is no fool: it detects manipulation and can penalize you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Les_facteurs_qui_influencent_le_nombre_ideal_de_backlinks\"><\/span>Factors influencing the ideal number of backlinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_et_autorite_du_site\"><\/span>Age and authority of the site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A young site shouldn't look too aggressive. Starting slowly allows for natural growth. Conversely, an older, more reputable site can afford to pick up the pace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concurrence_dans_votre_niche\"><\/span>Competition in your niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your competitors are generating a lot of backlinks every month, you may need to keep up. But here again, consistency is better than a mad dash.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectifs_SEO\"><\/span>SEO objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you looking to grow fast? Or would you rather build a solid, lasting foundation? Your ambitions influence the ideal pace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profil_de_liens_actuel\"><\/span>Current link profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An unbalanced profile, with too many links at once, can arouse suspicion. It's essential to build up your network of links gradually and in a varied way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combien_de_backlinks_par_mois_est_recommande\"><\/span>How many backlinks per month is recommended?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are no set rules, but here are a few useful guidelines that I apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beginner site :<\/strong> between 5 and 10 natural backlinks per month<\/li>\n<li><strong>Site established :<\/strong> 20 to 50 well-targeted links<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggressive campaign:<\/strong> up to 100 links, but with extreme caution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In my opinion, consistency is more important than quantity. It's better to publish 10 good links every month than 100 suspect links all at once.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quels_sont_les_risques_dun_exces_de_backlinks\"><\/span>What are the risks of too many backlinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too many backlinks, especially if they appear suddenly or come from dubious sources, can lead to :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Over-optimization<\/i> link profile<\/li>\n<li><i>Manual or algorithmic penalties<\/i> from Google<\/li>\n<li><i>An imbalance<\/i> in the distribution of anchors or site types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I therefore recommend that you remain vigilant and avoid miracle or quick-fix solutions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonnes_pratiques_pour_obtenir_des_backlinks_de_qualite\"><\/span>Best practices for obtaining quality backlinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting good links requires strategy. Here's what I recommend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create useful and original content<\/strong> that other sites will naturally want to quote<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guest blogging<\/strong> on well-known blogs in your sector<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintaining press relations<\/strong> and contact serious influencers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participate actively in specialized forums<\/strong> or quality directories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With a little patience and regularity, these methods really work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outils_pour_suivre_et_analyser_vos_backlinks\"><\/span>Tools for tracking and analyzing your backlinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the tools I use to monitor my backlinks and analyze their impact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ahrefs :<\/strong> very comprehensive for exploring inbound links<\/li>\n<li><strong>SEMrush:<\/strong> excellent for cross-referencing SEO data and backlinks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google Search Console :<\/strong> indispensable and free<\/li>\n<li><strong>Majestic:<\/strong> useful for link quality and history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tools enable you to keep an overview and adjust your strategy in real time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_Questions_frequentes\"><\/span>FAQ - Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Est-ce_que_Google_penalise_un_trop_grand_nombre_de_backlinks\"><\/span>Does Google penalize too many backlinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not necessarily. What counts is the nature of the links. If they're varied, natural and come from legitimate sites, you've got nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combien_de_temps_faut-il_pour_voir_les_effets_des_backlinks\"><\/span>How long does it take to see the effects of backlinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On average, I notice the first results within 1 to 3 months. This depends on the frequency of indexing and the power of the referring sites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faut-il_acheter_des_backlinks\"><\/span>Should I buy backlinks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Personally, I don't recommend this method. It's risky, unsustainable and goes against Google's guidelines. It's better to invest in an organic strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_resume\"><\/span>In a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There's no magic number to aim for every month. The most important thing is to remain consistent, avoid excess and always aim for relevant links. You have everything to gain by adopting a patient, rigorous and natural approach.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 des points abord\u00e9s D\u00e9finition simple d\u2019un backlink et son utilit\u00e9 en SEO Pourquoi la qualit\u00e9 prime toujours sur la quantit\u00e9 Les crit\u00e8res \u00e0 consid\u00e9rer pour d\u00e9finir son rythme de cr\u00e9ation de liens Des rep\u00e8res concrets selon votre type de site Les risques d\u2019une acquisition excessive de backlinks Des techniques s\u00fbres pour obtenir de bons&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","saswp_custom_schema_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=359"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/359\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}