Link Building Test
This free test consists of 10 questions which will check your competence in Semrush tools that help to maximise your link building efforts. After passing the test, you will be awarded with an official certificate proving your expertise in these tools.

100% free
This test is absolutely free. You don't have to pay a dime.
Check your skills
Assess your knowledge, identify your strengths, and find your weak spots.
Unlimited attempts
Don't be afraid of failure. You can retake the test as many times as you like.
Show off your mastery
Pass the test and enrich your CV and LinkedIn profile with the earned certificate.
What will you be tested on?
- Lesson 1Backlink Research & Bulk Backlink Analysis
How to analyze your website's backlink profile and explore your competitors' backlinks.
- Lesson 2Avoiding Google Penalties
How to detect and disavow toxic backlinks to avoid Google penalties, as well as find and recover lost backlinks.
- Lesson 3Internal Linking
How to check your website's performance in terms of internal linking and how to fix linking errors, keeping your website healthy.
- Lesson 4Building Links
How to find prospects and turn them into valuable backlinks by implementing a step-by-step link building process.
- Lesson 5Backlink Gap Analysis
How to find valuable backlinks that your competitors already have and you don't.
Who is this exam for?
This test is for SEO specialists who use Semrush tools to optimize their website’s health and build a strong link building profile, to avoid toxic backlinks, and to generate ideas about resources for valuable backlinks.
Don’t feel enough prepared?
Take our accompanying Link building Course right away if you want to improve your knowledge or polish up certain topics! You’ll find all the information needed to help you get prepared and succeed in passing the test there.
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