What aspects don’t improve DR? Multiple answers may apply.
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Correct answer: Nofollowed links, Subsequent links from the same referring domain, Traffic of linking domains.
Why this is the answer
Domain Rating (DR) is Ahrefs' proprietary metric for website backlink strength. Nofollowed links do not pass link equity, so they don't contribute to DR. Subsequent links from the same referring domain also don't improve DR; only the first followed link from a unique domain counts towards DR. The traffic of linking domains is not a factor in DR calculation; DR focuses solely on the quantity and quality of unique referring domains and their DR, not their organic traffic. Followed links, conversely, are a primary factor in improving DR because they pass link equity.
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