No Follow tags beneficial after all ?

redfoxseo · 10-23-2010, 11:41 AM

The No Follow tag. Can it be beneficial?

Google has been saying for sometime now that no follow tags do not pass pagerank or link juice. I understand What Google is claiming however I must say that this does not say they will not index the links and give them value. The links are listed as valid links in webmaster tools and after seeing some tests it does appear that they do carry some value. By sticking to the claim Google is definately cutting down on blog and forum spam so if they were to let the cat out of the bag so to speak the internet would begin to have more of this type of spam again and I do understand the logic. However I cannot say that I have ever heard Google claim that these types of links do not have some value.. What are your thoughts?

ttomp13 · 10-23-2010, 12:30 PM

Nofollow Links DO NOT matter for SEO...

YouTube - Two questions about nofollow

YouTube - Is it OK to sell links as long...

paulgl · 10-23-2010, 12:40 PM

Nofollow does not pass PR. That's it. Period. End of discussion.

Now what does that have to in and of itself for SEO?

You need to think a little...

But to make a blanket statement that it does not matter for SEO
is false.

There is a whole host of reasons why a nofollow link (read: ANY link)
contributes directly or indirectly to SEO. But, I'm too lazy to list any.
They are obvious, actually...

It would be the same as saying twitter does nothing for SEO because
the links are nofollow...facebook is useless because they are nofollow,
actually don't even show up. Any link is valuable for SEO...you just need
to understand the workings of building an authority site...and the rewards!

Paul

threenine · 10-23-2010, 12:52 PM

I think that what he's saying is posted the correct area of interest they will drive targeted traffic to your site, which after all isn't a bad thing.

10-23-2010, 11:41 AM	#1
redfoxseo HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Social Networking	No Follow tags beneficial after all ? The No Follow tag. Can it be beneficial? Google has been saying for sometime now that no follow tags do not pass pagerank or link juice. I understand What Google is claiming however I must say that this does not say they will not index the links and give them value. The links are listed as valid links in webmaster tools and after seeing some tests it does appear that they do carry some value. By sticking to the claim Google is definately cutting down on blog and forum spam so if they were to let the cat out of the bag so to speak the internet would begin to have more of this type of spam again and I do understand the logic. However I cannot say that I have ever heard Google claim that these types of links do not have some value.. What are your thoughts?
	Learn how to do Extreme Couponing

10-23-2010, 12:40 PM	#3
paulgl Plundering the Web War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 4,849 Thanks: 804 Thanked 1,199 Times in 886 Posts	Re: No Follow tags beneficial after all ? Nofollow does not pass PR. That's it. Period. End of discussion. Now what does that have to in and of itself for SEO? You need to think a little... But to make a blanket statement that it does not matter for SEO is false. There is a whole host of reasons why a nofollow link (read: ANY link) contributes directly or indirectly to SEO. But, I'm too lazy to list any. They are obvious, actually... It would be the same as saying twitter does nothing for SEO because the links are nofollow...facebook is useless because they are nofollow, actually don't even show up. Any link is valuable for SEO...you just need to understand the workings of building an authority site...and the rewards! Paul
	How to Make Money off Facebook: Login to your account. Deactivate your account. Get your butt to work.

10-23-2010, 12:52 PM	#4
threenine 3D Warrior Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: No Follow tags beneficial after all ? I think that what he's saying is posted the correct area of interest they will drive targeted traffic to your site, which after all isn't a bad thing.
	We provide Canvas printing in Bristol & Giclee printing in Bristol for many professional artists & photographers. For the latest on the Bristol Graffiti scene visit us at Threenine Studio. + Here for the best Architects in Bristol