Many beginners either build links too slowly or far too aggressively. Both can cause issues. Rapid spikes may look artificial, while no link growth keeps pages invisible.
A gradual increase seems more natural because websites typically gain attention over time. Growth patterns might matter more than exact numbers. A steady weekly increase appears safer than sudden bursts followed by inactivity.
So the question is not “how many backlinks” but “how consistent should the growth be?”
