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What is a backlink?

Last Updated on September 17, 2026

What is a backlink? — Whito
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A backlink is a vote of confidence, but in 2026 it is not the only vote that counts. AI assistants increasingly cite the clearest, best-structured source rather than the most-linked one. Our audits of UK websites show most firms have no structured data for AI to lift, which now matters as much as one more link.

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Ethan Whitmore is a co-founder of Whito. He has spent over nine years in SEO and ecommerce inside global SaaS platforms, enterprise brands and payments companies. His work covers technical SEO, content strategy, conversion and video production.
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Jacob Whitmore

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Jacob Whitmore founded Whito to help UK businesses cut through marketing noise. Every article is researched, written, and fact-checked with one goal: giving you clear, practical guidance you can actually use. Whito doesn't sell marketing services or take commissions that compromise recommendations. Structure before scale.

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