Backlinking: Should I include the "/" or not?

[Apollo-Articles]

Hi Everyone my domain and pages look like:

http://www.mywebsite.com/

http://www.mywebsite.com/keyword1/

When I backlink using anchor links should I link them so it looks like:

http://www.mywebsite.com/keyword1/

Or

http://www.mywebsite.com/keyword1

Is there any disadvantage into not include the slash?

Many thanks,

Sam

[StephanAdams]

when backlinking use the link that google shows you on the results page.

your welcome

[usta]

With or without the / are the same.

[paulgl]

Originally Posted by StephanAdams

when backlinking use the link that google shows you on the results page.

your welcome

LOL!! That's friggin funny!

Since you are making the decision, it really does not matter. It's
the same page. Google can figure it out.

Consistency is the key, and if you expect people to link to
you, they probably will not use the slash. So, you should
not do likewise.

There's no disadvantage either way. Some people have some
misguided conception that it matters. In the long run, it doesn't.

Paul

[Apollo-Articles]

Thanks Paul,

So I won't worry about linking with the slash.

Many thanks,

Sam