{"id":528,"date":"2026-08-04T22:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T22:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umerfarooq.online\/resource\/?p=528"},"modified":"2026-08-09T02:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T02:33:30","slug":"blog-what-is-a-good-domain-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umerfarooq.online\/resource\/blog-what-is-a-good-domain-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Good Domain Authority? (+5 Expert Tips to Boost Your Score)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 2026<br><strong>By:<\/strong>&nbsp;[Your Name], SEO Strategist at WebFX<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re trying to improve your rankings in Google, someone has probably told you to monitor and improve your&nbsp;<strong>Domain Authority (DA)<\/strong>. But you\u2019re not alone in wondering,&nbsp;<em>What is a good Domain Authority?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short answer:&nbsp;<strong>There is no single \u201cgood\u201d number that applies to everyone.<\/strong>&nbsp;Because DA is a comparative metric, a good score depends on your niche, your competitors, and your business size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explain exactly how to evaluate your DA, provide real-world benchmarks, and share five proven ways to increase your score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#what-is-good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is a Good Domain Authority?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#benchmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domain Authority Benchmarks by Industry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#check-da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Check Your Domain Authority<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#da-vs-dr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DA vs. DR: Know the Difference<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Proven Ways to Increase Your Domain Authority<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#tip1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1. Follow Advanced On-Page SEO Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#tip2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2. Create Link-Worthy Content<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#tip3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3. Remove Bad Link Profiles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#tip4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4. Strengthen Internal Linking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#tip5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5. Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#timespan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Long Does It Take to Improve DA?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/c\/019fcee5-25d9-7219-91b2-276680291133#takeaways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Is a Good Domain Authority? {#what-is-good}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domain Authority (DA) is Moz\u2019s 1\u2013100 predictive ranking score that indicates how likely a website is to appear in search engine results pages (SERPs). It\u2019s based on more than 40 factors, including backlinks, age of domain, page load speed, and on-page SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So, what is a good Domain Authority score?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, there is no perfect number. A DA of 55 might be excellent for one industry, but competitive disaster for another. The only meaningful way to judge your score is to compare it to&nbsp;<strong>your direct online competitors<\/strong>\u2014the sites that rank for your target keywords and serve a similar audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you run a local clothing boutique, don\u2019t compare your score to Target, Walmart, or Amazon. Target\u2019s DA is in the 90s, while a regional boutique\u2019s DA may sit around 35\u201345. The best target is to be&nbsp;<strong>higher than your direct niche competitors<\/strong>&nbsp;by 5\u201310 points.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need a DA of 100?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Even Amazon doesn\u2019t have a perfect 100. A perfect score is essentially unattainable and unnecessary. What you need is a score that gives you a competitive edge in your specific market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Domain Authority Benchmarks by Industry {#benchmarks}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you understand where you stand, here are general DA benchmarks across business sizes and industries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Website Type<\/th><th>Typical DA Range<\/th><th>What It Means<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Brand new \/ local business<\/td><td>1\u201320<\/td><td>Still building authority; often low backlink profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small business \/ local SEO<\/td><td>20\u201340<\/td><td>Decent foundation; earns some local backlinks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Growing SMB \/ regional brand<\/td><td>40\u201350<\/td><td>Competitive in mid-sized markets; solid content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National brand \/ high-authority site<\/td><td>50\u201370<\/td><td>Strong authority; can rank for competitive keywords<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Industry leader \/ global brand<\/td><td>70\u201390<\/td><td>High trust; earns links naturally; dominates SERPs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elite \/ household names<\/td><td>90+<\/td><td>Rare; includes sites like Wikipedia, Google, Amazon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;These are general ranges. Your specific industry may differ. For example, law firms often have average DAs in the 30s, while tech startups may need a DA of 60+ to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[CTA BOX]<\/strong><br><strong>Want to know exactly where your site stands?<\/strong>&nbsp;Use our free Domain Authority Checker to get your current score and compare it to your top 5 competitors.<br>[Check Your DA Now \u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to Check Your Domain Authority {#check-da}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check your Domain Authority quickly using a few free tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moz Link Explorer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The official one. Enter your URL to get your DA and top backlinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MozBar<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 A free Chrome extension that shows DA\/PA on any search results page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ahrefs Webmaster Tools<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Gives you a similar but slightly different metric called\u00a0<strong>Domain Rating (DR)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEMrush<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Provides an \u201cAuthority Score\u201d based on 20+ factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;When comparing sites, always compare the same metric (DA to DA, or DR to DR), because different tools calculate scores differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. DA vs. DR: Know the Difference {#da-vs-dr}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People often confuse&nbsp;<strong>Domain Authority (Moz)<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>Domain Rating (Ahrefs)<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Moz Domain Authority (DA)<\/th><th>Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Created by<\/td><td>Moz<\/td><td>Ahrefs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scale<\/td><td>1\u2013100<\/td><td>1\u2013100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Primary factor<\/td><td>Link quality + link quantity<\/td><td>Quality of backlinks (mostly referring domains)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use case<\/td><td>Good for broad SEO health<\/td><td>Good for link profile strength<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are third-party metrics\u2014not official Google ranking factors. Still, tracking either is useful for benchmarking against competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. 5 Proven Ways to Increase Your Domain Authority {#tips}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improving your DA takes time and consistent effort. It\u2019s much easier to go from 20 to 30 than from 70 to 80. Here are the five most effective, long-term strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 1: Follow Advanced On-Page SEO Best Practices {#tip1}<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your on-page SEO directly impacts trust and usability, which indirectly helps DA. Make sure every page includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Descriptive title tags<\/strong>\u00a0with target keywords (under 60 characters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique meta descriptions<\/strong>\u00a0to improve click-through rate (under 160 characters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proper heading hierarchy<\/strong>\u00a0(one H1, logical H2s\/H3s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimized image alt text<\/strong>\u00a0describing what the image shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keyword placement<\/strong>\u00a0in the first 100 words, headings, and body\u2014without stuffing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Next:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/blog\/seo-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn how to create a complete on-page SEO checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 2: Create Link-Worthy Content {#tip2}<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backlinks are the #1 driver of Domain Authority. The best way to earn high-quality backlinks is to publish content that other websites&nbsp;<em>want<\/em>&nbsp;to link to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are three content formats that naturally attract links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Original research and data<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 e.g., \u201cIndustry SEO Statistics for 2026\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-depth guides<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 e.g., \u201cThe Ultimate Guide to Technical SEO\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infographics and visual data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publish consistently\u2014at least once or twice per week. The more authoritative, helpful content you produce, the more chances you have to earn quality links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 3: Remove Bad Link Profiles {#tip3}<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all backlinks help you. Low-quality links from spammy directories, link farms, or gambling sites can actually drag your DA down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take these two steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Audit your backlinks<\/strong>\u00a0using tools like Moz Link Explorer, Ahrefs, or Semrush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disavow toxic links<\/strong>\u00a0if you see high spam scores, irrelevant referral traffic, or links from country-specific spam networks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re unsure, start by contacting the webmaster to request removal. Use Google\u2019s Disavow Tool only when outreach doesn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[CTA BOX]<\/strong><br><strong>Think you have a toxic link profile?<\/strong>&nbsp;Our team at WebFX can run a full backlink audit and manually clean up your link profile.<br>[Get a Free Backlink Audit \u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 4: Strengthen Internal Linking {#tip4}<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internal links are underrated for DA growth. They help search engines understand your website structure, distribute link equity, and keep visitors engaged longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best practices for internal linking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use keyword-rich anchor text (not \u201cclick here\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link to new pages from high-authority pages on your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add 3\u20135 contextual internal links per 1,000 words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use breadcrumb navigation for clear site architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Next:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arena.ai\/blog\/internal-linking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master internal linking with our step-by-step guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 5: Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly {#tip5}<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">70% of internet time is spent on mobile devices. Google primarily uses the mobile version of your site for crawling and indexing. If your site isn\u2019t mobile-friendly, you\u2019ll lose rankings\u2014and ultimately DA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>responsive design<\/strong>\u00a0so your site scales on any device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize\u00a0<strong>page speed<\/strong>\u00a0using Google PageSpeed Insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>WebP images<\/strong>\u00a0and lazy loading to reduce page weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place CTAs and menu buttons within thumb reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mobile-friendliness improves user experience, which can increase time on site, shares, and backlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How Long Does It Take to Improve DA? {#timespan}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no overnight fix. Improving DA requires a&nbsp;<strong>consistent SEO and link-building strategy over months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>20 \u2192 30:<\/strong>\u00a02\u20134 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 \u2192 45:<\/strong>\u00a04\u20138 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50 \u2192 65:<\/strong>\u00a06\u201312 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>65+:<\/strong>\u00a012+ months and ongoing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important thing is consistency. Publish quality content, earn authoritative backlinks, and clean up your link profile regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Frequently Asked Questions {#faq}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a good Domain Authority score?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good Domain Authority score depends on your direct competition. Generally, a score higher than your competitors is good. For small businesses, a DA between 30 and 50 is often competitive; for national brands, 60+ is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Domain Authority a Google ranking factor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Domain Authority is a third-party metric created by Moz. Google does not use it in its algorithm, but DA often correlates with strong backlink profiles and on-page SEO, which do influence rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I check the Domain Authority of my website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check your DA using Moz Link Explorer, MozBar, or any DA checker tool. Just enter your URL to see your current score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get a perfect Domain Authority score of 100?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practically impossible. Even Amazon\u2019s DA is in the 90s. You don\u2019t need a perfect score\u2014you just need to outrank your direct competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is my Domain Authority not improving quickly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DA improves slowly because it\u2019s based on your entire link history and site authority. Frequent low-quality link building, thin content, and slow page speed can also slow progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the difference between Domain Authority and Page Authority?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Page Authority (PA) measures the predictive strength of a single page, while Domain Authority measures the entire domain. Improving individual page authority can eventually lift your overall DA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Key Takeaways {#takeaways}<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domain Authority is a\u00a0<strong>comparative metric<\/strong>. Success = beat your direct competitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s no universal \u201cgood\u201d score\u2014it depends on your industry and site age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backlinks are the strongest signal, but on-page SEO, technical health, and content matter too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t chase 100. Chase\u00a0<strong>getting ahead of your niche rivals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>[CTA BOX]<\/strong><br><strong>Ready to boost your Domain Authority?<\/strong>&nbsp;Download our free&nbsp;<strong>\u201c5-Step DA Improvement Checklist\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;or talk to a WebFX SEO strategist about a custom plan.<br>[Claim Your Free SEO Audit \u2192]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CMS Notes &amp; Technical Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Linking Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the following links within the article body (they are already inserted in the copy above, but adjust URLs to your actual pages):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On-page SEO \u2192\u00a0<code>\/blog\/seo-checklist\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link building \u2192\u00a0<code>\/blog\/link-building-guide\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal linking \u2192\u00a0<code>\/blog\/internal-linking\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile-friendly \u2192\u00a0<code>\/blog\/mobile-friendly-website\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page speed \u2192\u00a0<code>\/blog\/page-speed\/<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DA definition \/ Moz\u2019s methodology \u2192\u00a0<code>\/blog\/what-is-domain-authority\/<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image Suggestions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use 2\u20133 custom images. Include descriptive alt text:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infographic: Domain Authority Spectrum 1\u2013100<\/strong><br>Alt text:\u00a0<em>Domain Authority scale from 1 to 100 showing typical scores for local, mid-market, and enterprise websites.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screenshot: Amazon\u2019s DA score in Moz Link Explorer<\/strong><br>Alt text:\u00a0<em>Screenshot of Moz Link Explorer showing Amazon\u2019s high Domain Authority score.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illustration: Five tips to improve Domain Authority<\/strong><br>Alt text:\u00a0<em>Icons representing the top 5 strategies to increase Domain Authority: on-page SEO, content, backlinks, internal linking, and mobile optimization.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image file tips:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use JPEG or WebP. Keep file size under 150 KB. Compress images to preserve page speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schema Markup (JSON-LD)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the following structured data to the&nbsp;<code>&lt;head&gt;<\/code>&nbsp;of the page to help search engines understand the content and improve SERP appearance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">JSON<code>{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"What Is a Good Domain Authority? (+5 Expert Tips to Boost Your Score)\",\n      \"description\": \"Domain Authority isn\u2019t a specific number. 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