yeah... absolutely... your DOMAIN AUTHORITY (DA).... is significantly dependent on the number of back links you have... (FYI the DA of the back linking sites matter too)
Backlinks definitely still matter for your site visibility.
All else being equal, a site with strong backlinks from reputable and relevant websites will rank higher and attracts more visitors.
Definitely! if the linking and linked web page share topical relevance and both are 'helpful content', in this case backlinks matter for ranking in the SERP.
🚀NOTE: Next week we're launching a platform - vevy.ai where you can add your website/specific URL and match with people to engage in backlink & guest blogging exchange based on the target keyword and desired DR.
Backlinking in SEO is like getting a high-five from popular websites - it definitely boosts your street cred with search engines! Just like a good espresso shot for your website ranking!