Tag: SEO statistics

74% of professional link builders admit buying backlinks when surveyed anonymously, yet only 30% confess publicly. This investigation compiles every available statistic on the $1.3 billion backlink buying industry projected to reach $4.2 billion by 2033.

Digital PR dominates at 48.6% effectiveness yet only 17.7% use it. Quality links now cost $508 average while 78.1% see satisfying ROI. Here's the complete data-driven picture of link building in 2025, with insights specific to the Australian market.