Why a 5-10 Links-a-Month Rule for New Sites Is Changing SEO Playbooks

https://stateofseo.com/why-a-dr-40-niche-blog-can-outsmart-a-dr-60-irrelevant-directory/

Observed data: New domains that pace external links see steadier ranking gains and fewer devaluations The data suggests a clear pattern from audits across dozens of recent launches: new domains that acquire 5-10 credible referring domains