DomDetailer Majestic CF reports the Majestic Citation Flow value that RankGear pulls in through its DomDetailer integration for the analyzed URL — a third-party estimate of link influence. RankGear does not compute it; it records the provider’s number, and a value of 0 can mean missing data rather than a confirmed zero.
| Factor ID | RG-BLK-001 |
|---|---|
| Family | Backlinks & authority |
| Measurement | Third-party score |
| Measured zone | Off-page URL data |
What it measures
This factor surfaces the Majestic Citation Flow value supplied through RankGear’s DomDetailer integration for the analyzed URL. Citation Flow is a proprietary third-party link metric intended to estimate the strength or influence conveyed by links pointing to a URL or domain. RankGear does not calculate the underlying Majestic score — it records the value returned by the configured data provider so you can compare off-page link profiles across the ranking field.
How RankGear measures it
During an analysis that includes off-page data, RankGear requests URL metrics and stores the provider’s Majestic Citation Flow field. The factor looks up the analyzed page URL in those returned URL factors and reports the numeric value. If off-page collection is skipped, the provider is unavailable, the URL does not match a returned record, or the field is absent, RankGear returns 0. A zero can therefore represent missing data and should not always be read as a confirmed zero Citation Flow score.
| If the value is… | Read it as |
|---|---|
| A higher number | The provider reports more link-based citation strength for this URL, relative to other URLs in the field. |
| A lower number | The provider reports less citation strength — compare against referring domains and Trust Flow before concluding. |
| 0 | Possibly missing data (off-page skipped, provider unavailable, or no matching record), not necessarily zero authority. Investigate before treating it as an absence. |
How to optimize it
Treat this value as an observation of your off-page link profile, not a dial to turn. Build legitimate link authority by earning relevant editorial links, useful citations, mentions, partnerships, and resources that other sites choose to reference. Improve the page’s value, promote it to appropriate audiences, and strengthen internal linking so important pages are discoverable within the site. Focus on relevance, editorial context, and the quality and diversity of referring sources. Do not attempt to manipulate the score with automated, purchased, or low-quality links.
Important considerations
- Citation Flow is a proprietary third-party metric, not a search-engine ranking score.
- A high score does not guarantee relevance, trust, traffic, or rankings — it correlates with, and does not cause, position within a measured result set.
- Provider coverage and refresh schedules can affect the value.
- Compare Citation Flow with link quality, referring domains, Trust Flow, topical relevance, and actual organic performance.
- Investigate a RankGear value of 0 before treating it as a confirmed absence of authority.
Related factors
Part of the Factors reference · how RankGear measures · glossary.