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# [Domain Authority Isn’t a Ranking Factor: Why It Still Matters for SEO](https://seo-insights.hashnode.dev/domain-authority-isnt-a-ranking-factor-why-it-still-matters-for-seo?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Domain Authority (DA) is one of the most commonly referenced metrics in SEO, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Google has confirmed multiple times that Domain Authority is not a direct ranking factor. Despite this, websites with higher au...

Feb 1 · 3 min read · seo-insights.hashnode.dev  
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