Backlink indexing challenges remind me of how Google’s evolving algorithms prioritize quality over quantity, much like how behavioral economics shows people value meaningful interactions over superficial ones. A recent Ahrefs study found that 60% of backlinks never get indexed, which aligns with your point about crawl budget inefficiencies.

Could this signal a shift where search engines increasingly favor contextual relevance and user engagement metrics, similar to how social media platforms prioritize «meaningful engagement»? If so, SEOs might need to rethink traditional link-building strategies entirely.