Which links (follow or no follow) are better for getting SEO value?
I know that do-follow links are better for getting my website ranked higher in Google. However, my question is for external links - from my blog.
I write a blog and I include links to websites with high DA (above 70). I am doing this to show Google first of all that my content is related to this industry from the links, but also to establish high authority for my website.
So, should I use no follow or followed links? I heard that if I have lots of external links, the effect could be opposite.
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Jan 15, 2021
In SEO both type of links are necessary. Maintaining a ratio of do follow and no follow link is the best SEO practices. Keep the ration 60/40 (Dofollow/Nofollow).
Jan 14, 2021
As soon as you start a new blog, you want to gain top ranking positions in SERP. However, you have to remember that does not happen overnight. You should build a certain amount of quality links before you’ll start seeing first results of your activities.
It is a well-known fact that not all links are equal. There is much difference between getting an Abel Prize and just getting a bonus at work. Don’t you think so? I mean that some backlinks can give more value in Google search.
As you’ve already known, all links are divided into Dofollow and Nofollow. I will cover the basic things about each one and whether they are really worthy for SEO activities.
SEO value of Dofollow links
Dofollow links are an HTML attribute that is used to allow search bots to follow the links. If a webmaster is link to your site with dofollow link, search engine bots and people can follow you. They pass on link juice and really benefit your website to get a high Page Rank.
Google takes notes of Dofollow links and figures how many users are linking to your page in order to get how really good the page is. The more Dofollow links you have, the more points you will get. The best way to give the follow link is to use the keyword as the anchor text. Here is an example:
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It is important not only to get Dofollow link from anywhere, but to gain a follow link from a reputable website. If you can post a link on New Your Times or CNN, you will cut a melon!
Dofollow links are links that can help you to increase Page Rank, gain more SEO points and boost link juice what makes your site highly ranked in SERP. Dofollow links are real votes of credibility by Google.
Nofollow links without SEO value
Nofollow links don’t allow search engine bots to follow your links. These links don’t pass on link juice. Only people can follow these links. They don’t help you to boost Page Rank, website rankings and have no SEO value. It is a notice for search engine not to count a link.
As we know Nofollow links don’t pass any link juice but it can help to get traffic on your website.
I guess you’ve noticed many times the Nofollow rel tag. If you use the Nofollow link HTML tag, you won’t do any harm for your website. Search engines even respect this tag. Here is the example of this tag:
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The Nofollow tag can be good for SEO – most webmasters use this tag not to follow untrusted content. These links belong in paid links, forums, blog comments and some untrusted content.
Oct 1, 2020
Dofollow and Nofollow backlinks are often searched when it comes to Search Engine Optimization. Every website’s goal is to rank 1st on SERPs. So, these pages are going through a page rank process. PageRank A.K.A. PR is a Google algorithm to find the relevance of the websites. Simply, a Nofollow link won’t be able to make an impact on search engine rankings whereas a Dofollow link is capable of doing just that.
Ahrefs, Linkody, cognitiveSEO, Diib.com, SEMrush, Kerboo and LinkResearchTools are among the best companies with Backlink Analysis Tools. You can try out one of these for your website. A more useful tool if you you’re beyond a beginner at SEO is SEMrush.
Check out this - High DoFollow Profile Creation Sites List
Sep 28, 2020
The Difference Between Follow and NoFollow Links
To keep it simple, this is what you should know:
There are two major types of backlinks (links from other websites to yours). They are “Follow” and “NoFollow” links.
Follow links help your site’s SEO.
NoFollow links don’t help your site’s SEO (or at least help a whole lot less).
Backlinks are critical to your Google ranking. It’s the Follow links that you want to work hard for, because those are the ones that help your site to gain Google authority and rank higher.
In contrast, a NoFollow link is a way for a website that links to yours to say “Don’t pass any SEO value to this site I’m linking to.”
They might do this because you paid for the link or to avoid link spam. More on why in a minute.
Sep 26, 2020
No!
Follow & No-follow, both have their own abilities & disadvantages..
From the technical point of view, the only difference between a nofollow link and a standard “dofollow” link is the presence of the rel=”nofollow” tag.
The practical difference is that nofollow links do not pass the link equity (also known as “link juice”) but still provide valuable referral traffic.
If you get a nofollow backlink, the linking page doesn’t pass the authority to your page.
Google is not dumb so if you create only follow link then he knows your intention and you will get panalized,
If you care about your website’s performance in search engines, then knowing when and when not to use nofollowed links isn’t just important—it’s crucial.
A nofollow link with referral traffic is good for you and same in case of Do-follow link..
I generally create 2-3 nofollow links over 10 dofollow links for my website XplorMedia.com so it seems bit natural.
Sep 26, 2020
I did an online seminar and they said that having a mix was the best. It's what I have been trying to do and it seems to be working, in my opinion.
Sep 26, 2020
When it comes to ranking sites, I make sure to research everything to avoid mistakes. I think a mix of both is still the best. You do not want to overdo it.
Chris from Diamond Concrete Co
Feb 12, 2020
The external and affiliate links are no followed most of the times.
But you mix things up, that's what Yoast, the best SEO plugin for WordPress tells us.
A highly SEO optimized post contains both followed, no followed and internal links.
Feb 11, 2020
Every day Google algorithms are getting smarter than the last day. It's always recommended to have do-follow backlinks over the no-follow backlinks. Even, if that means getting backlinks from a lower DA site it doesn't matter (not less than 20 DA). You can't expect just any website to provide you do-follow backlinks in 2020 so instead of that, focus on the high-quality sites which have high DA (+40 DA). It will be worth it.
Feb 10, 2020
Dofollow and nofollow are both important for SEO. But, dofollow backlinks are better for getting SEO value. I think you will get your answer. I have a suggestion for you, do not always focus on the backlink, always focus on quality content, SEO friendly depth informative content. It will help you to get better results.
Feb 6, 2020
Nofollow is an HTML credit esteem used to educate internet searcher bots that a hyperlink ought not to impact the connection target's positioning in the web search tool's file. It is planned to decrease the viability of specific sorts of web index spam, along these lines improving the nature of internet searcher results and forestalling spamdexing from happening in any case.
Nofollow joins properties don't permit web crawler bots to follow the connection. That implies if the site proprietor is connecting back to you with Nofollow properties, it doesn't pass on interface juice. Just Humans will have the option to follow the connections. In spite of the fact that some time back Google clarified that they don't consider Nofollow connect traits however the weightage of such connections is extremely less. Despite the fact that it's a decent practice to utilize the Nofollow connect credit to those connections, where you would prefer not to pass interface juice.
Oct 23, 2019
Hi Melinda,
We should try to do anything naturally, keep some links dofollow & some nofollow links because Google wants everything would be natural not be excess in anything.
Regards,
Juan from Verz Design
May 18, 2018
Hi, you may use any links (do and no follow) to link to other sites, also no-follow links work perfectly in SEO. For example, Inc.com, Forbes, Entrepreneur use no follow links, but these links work very well.
May 15, 2018
There's always value in a link, as you've said. I'm currently trying to get published in those big magazines but it's really a struggle. From the tactics you've mentioned, I think it's the best one. Thanks!
Apr 17, 2018
If it was on third-party site means go with No-follow links or if those websites are run by your friends (or known persons) then have a link exchange agreement for Do-follow links.
Mar 15, 2018
Both DO follow and NO follow links are important in SEO. Both are links that will help to increase your credibility and authority in Google's eye.
Feb 13, 2018
Both follow and no follow links are helpful for getting SEO value. But follow links have more value than no follow backlinks so always try to get dofollow backlink. If you are getting nofollow backlink from any trusted website then it also increase your SEO value. You can use link building strategy to get quality links that increase your SEO value.
Jan 23, 2018
Hi you!
You should focus on quality content, and take the link to look carefully before placing it. You should balance the rate of dofollow and nofollow links, taking quality over quantity to avoid sticking to Google's algorithms.
Jenny Susan from CoopHomeGood
Oct 30, 2017
Nofollow links can be just as valuable as dofollow links for increasing your visibility.
While Google says “in general we don’t follow” nofollow links, that doesn’t mean they never follow the links. It just means that in general, you shouldn’t expect the same SEO benefit type from nofollow links as dofollow links.
Oct 30, 2017
Both links are useful when it comes to SEO point of view. Obviously, Do Follow links contains more weight but if you will only create do follow links for your site, Google will end up penalizing your site, so to keep your link profile natural, make backlink in 70-30 ratio. 70% Do Follow & 30% No Follow
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Mr. & Mrs. Leads