Do backlinks still matter as much for SEO in 2025?

[manyhatsnc]

Yes, backlinks still matter in 2025. High-quality, relevant backlinks remain a strong ranking factor, helping build authority and trust with search engines, especially when combined with great content and UX.

[Anabolic]

Hello great question ! And yes it is a sign of trust. Always getting your articles referenced just helps with exposure. Try and keep it in your niche and you'll be fine.

[AlmaMatter]

I’ve seen decent results by mixing forum linkbuilding with other white hat methods like blog outreach and fixing internal links. It isn’t a magic fix, but it helps build niche relevance and get some traffic when done right. The key is posting on forums that are active and related to your topic, not dead ones with zero engagement.