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Would a backlink built into my software have any SEO benefits for my website?

by s4nt0s
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I know this is probably a dumb question but I've always been curious about this. Basically, if I have a piece of software developed and it has a link to my website in the "footer" area of the application, (not sure what to call it) would there be any kind of SEO benefit to that? I know for sure it might bring in some direct traffic if the user clicks on the link, but I was curious if that would count as a backlink in some way.

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. I'm a complete noob when it comes to software development.

Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author kjhosein
    Unless it's a web app, I don't see it having any SEO benefit, because search engines wouldn't be able to crawl it.

    However, its value would be in encouraging the users of your software to click through and visit your site.
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    • Profile picture of the author sarahunter
      yes it can be done. But it would be classified as BH and you would probably end up being chased by the FBI. :eek
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      • Profile picture of the author s4nt0s
        Ok, that's what I figured. Thanks for letting me know.
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      • Profile picture of the author jminkler
        Originally Posted by sarahunter View Post

        yes it can be done. But it would be classified as BH and you would probably end up being chased by the FBI. :eek
        huh? how is adding a link to your software make it BH? NEARLY EVERY piece of software has a link .. Help -> about
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