DR helps with trust signals
Domain Rating summarizes link profile strength. It is useful for quick sorting when you have hundreds of rows to review.
Traffic shows real audience
Organic traffic suggests the site earns visibility. For referral and brand mentions, traffic often predicts impact better than DR alone.
Use both in a simple matrix
High DR and solid traffic: prioritize. High DR, low traffic: investigate relevance. Low DR, strong traffic: often hidden gems in tight niches.