* I'd like to ask about the impact of backlinks' country or region on organic traffic by region. For example, if I want to increase organic traffic from the US, should I get backlinks from the US, or can I get backlinks from anywhere as long as my authority score increases, which will in turn increase my organic traffic? * Currently, the backlink services I use are mainly .gov and .edu websites but not from my targeted country. On Fiverr, there are white hat backlink services available. I'm not sure if they are better or similar to what I'm using. * Additionally, when doing SEO for certain markets, do you add location elements to your SEO content? (such as keywords like "in the US," "for the US," etc.)
The origin of backlinks can influence organic traffic by region, but it’s not a simple matter of matching locations.
While backlinks from the targeted country can be beneficial, building authority through high-quality backlinks from reputable sources, regardless of their location, is generally more impactful for overall SEO.
Focusing on authoritative .gov and .edu websites, even if not from your target country, demonstrates credibility and can contribute to a higher domain authority score, which in turn can positively impact your organic traffic globally.
Adding location elements to your content can be helpful for targeting specific regions, but it’s essential to strike a balance. Overusing location-specific keywords can appear unnatural and potentially harm your SEO efforts.
Consider researching your target audience and using relevant location-based keywords strategically throughout your content.