05-19-2026, 05:17 AM
Yes, absolutely. If those backlinks come from real, relevant websites and the linking pages are still indexed by Google, they can still provide SEO value even if the original target page is broken.
The age of the domain is not as important as the quality and relevance of the linking pages. A 20-year-old website often has strong authority, so reclaiming its broken backlinks can be very effective.
Before going after them, make sure:
- The linking pages are still live and indexed.
- The sites linking are relevant to your niche.
- The links are dofollow.
- The pages have not been spammed or devalued.
This is a classic broken link building opportunity. It works well when you create content that matches the intent of the old page and genuinely helps the site owner replace the dead link with your resource.
The age of the domain is not as important as the quality and relevance of the linking pages. A 20-year-old website often has strong authority, so reclaiming its broken backlinks can be very effective.
Before going after them, make sure:
- The linking pages are still live and indexed.
- The sites linking are relevant to your niche.
- The links are dofollow.
- The pages have not been spammed or devalued.
This is a classic broken link building opportunity. It works well when you create content that matches the intent of the old page and genuinely helps the site owner replace the dead link with your resource.
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