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Best places for a backlink in an article

by Shaun J
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Hi

I'm reaching out for backlinks and noticed I get the very last link in the article.

Does this have the same value as the first or second link in the article?

Thanks
Shaun J
#article #backlink #places
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  • Profile picture of the author dave_hermansen
    It doesn't matter.
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  • Profile picture of the author stephenchong
    Well It does matter If you are looking for some traffic conversion. But for a link building process its fine that you got a link. most of the Articles you publish on other sites they agree only for an author bio link. this will gives your website a backlink but the traffic never comes from there and it will be dead after some time. So always try to get a backlink in the body and at a relevent position so that user may click and Reach your website.
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  • Profile picture of the author anujkrajput
    EzineArticles is the best place for a new backlink.
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      EzineArticles is no longer work anymore.
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    i am using xrumer
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  • Profile picture of the author davidlee210
    Try adding your link in the first paragraph of the article. Add link at relevant position with proper anchor text.
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  • Profile picture of the author virajshah23
    t has same value until and unless it's in body tag of the page.

    Do you mean author bio section by saying "last link in the article"?
    If yes, then it does not have same value.
    Links in body tag has the most value. To be more precise, editorial links have the most value. In some of the websites, the author bio section is embedded in sidebar or footer of the website which passes less authority to the backlink.
    Backlinks in the sidebar and the footer section are less effective than those which are placed between the content.
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    • Profile picture of the author Shaun J
      Do you mean author bio section by saying "last link in the article"?

      Hi, no by 'last link' I meant within the content bit it's the very last link in the whole article. Thanks.
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      • Profile picture of the author virajshah23
        Then the placement does not matter.
        You just have to make sure that the link is placed in the way that makes oneself curious to open it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rob Dean
    I agree with Stephenchong!! It is beneficial if you put a link in the body of the article rather than an author bio link.
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  • Profile picture of the author KaapoJed
    Originally Posted by Shaun J View Post


    Does this have the same value as the first or second link in the article?

    Shaun J

    According to the SEO perspective, if it is a dofollow link then in rankings - YES.
    But as said above, there would be less chance of post visitors will click the link in the last. Try to get backlinks from sites which has author bio section on above or side of the page.

    Pro Tip: Try to point to the author bio section in between your article like a professional do.
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  • Profile picture of the author michaelkoehler92
    Well if you are getting links from the last paragraph then it will be fine but if you are paying for it then try to get them from 1st or 2nd paragraph so that visitors can move from that website to yours and this will have a good impact.

    But mostly the webmaster won't provide links from those links since it will increase the bounce rate of their website.
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesandersonicb
    If you know about contextual linking then you should not ask this kind of questions. Use hyperlink between the content.
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  • Profile picture of the author Davet1423
    yes it all matters - go watch some youtube video's from ahrefs.com to learn more -
    most these answers are not correct.
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    • Profile picture of the author virajshah23
      Please share the Youtube video link. I am not able to find the correct video.
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    • Profile picture of the author Blakers1
      Originally Posted by Davet1423 View Post

      yes it all matters - go watch some youtube video's from ahrefs.com to learn more -
      most these answers are not correct.
      Best answer I have seen so far. This is a complicated subject that requires a lot of background knowledge on how the original PageRank algorithm works. Anyone saying placement doesn't matter is either saying that to make a point because you shouldn't be paying to place links in certain spots according to the webmaster guidelines, or they don't really know what they are talking about.

      -Placing links higher up on the page absolutely does pass more PR
      -Links from pages with lower OBLs pass more PageRank

      These are facts you can test against the current algorithm and verify their outcome rather easily. But you can also be dangerous with this knowledge so read more on AHREFS and other reputable sources before you take advice from someone who may or may not really know SEO well. Link diversity is key.
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  • Profile picture of the author ezrankings
    You can place your link anywhere in your article but its ideal to put your link after first paragraph!
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  • Profile picture of the author Janvi Arora
    Adding a backlink in the first paragraph is always beneficial as the chances of getting clicks on the link increases. Just we have to make sure that the anchor text taken for the backlink goes with the flow of the content.
    You can also take backlinks in remaining content of the body, author bio and images(for products).
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    • Profile picture of the author steverobert
      Originally Posted by Janvi Arora View Post

      Adding a backlink in the first paragraph is always beneficial as the chances of getting clicks on the link increases. Just we have to make sure that the anchor text taken for the backlink goes with the flow of the content.
      You can also take backlinks in remaining content of the body, author bio and images(for products).
      Yeah it's right... making backlink with the flow content is always beneficent and it shows genuine need of hyperlink.
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  • Profile picture of the author buzzinteractive
    try to get a backlink in the first 150 - 200 words. why? coz people read the first 1-2 paragraphs most of the time. as well as google take it as an important link. so its always to good have links in first 200 words.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanbiddulph
    Better approach Shaun; build bonds by helping bloggers. Then, you get quality links on organic blogs because believe you me, if bloggers simply give you links after you reach out and ask, these are not quality links LOL. Gotta earn those buddy by building bonds and earning the trust of top bloggers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Black Coffy
    I would position a backlink within the first two paragraphs. I also have seen writers post them in their bio as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author sanjanasingh11
    Always add a link in the article body.
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  • Profile picture of the author stephenchong
    Well body links are the best for getting users attention and traffic from others website. Author bio links are just for adding a backlink to the website that is not passing any traffic to your domain. As no body is interested in knowing about the Author.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jenifer1420
    Hey guys, I think github is the better for article submission by making your backlink.
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  • Profile picture of the author garima93
    Just add your keyword with hyperlink attach in middle of your content in a way that will attract the readers to click on it.
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  • Profile picture of the author kokko
    A link in first paragraph can give you more juice!
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  • Profile picture of the author Naman1234
    Always add a hyperlink in the middle of the content and make catchy hyperlink and content so that It gets the attention of the visitor because well body links are the best for getting users attention and traffic from others website.
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  • Profile picture of the author Medon
    I recommend that the link be placed in the first paragraph if you want to get traffic from it. The understanding is simple; people don't have time to read through the entire article. So getting the link in the first paragraph gives you a head start.
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  • Profile picture of the author Naman1234
    Yes, It matters. For ideal traffic and ranking purpose, you must have one backlink in the first paragraph of an article and It makes an article ideal. Links in 1st and 2nd paragraph increases the bounce rate.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sleekinfosolutions
    sooper articles, social bookmarking, internal linking, and forum submission will let you get quality backlinks for your website
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  • Profile picture of the author options
    Been away from this forum for a while.

    Not really any good advice that I can see here...

    So imagine having 100 links in the first 100 words of each article, does that look natural?

    Spread the links out, top middle and bottom. Get some no-follow links too.

    The more outgoing links in that article the less authority its going to pass. 2-3 outgoing links yes fine... 5-10 out going links no thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author AlextheG
    For starters its good you got a backlink, now it'll be better if it's on first or second para of article apart from it the anchor text should be relevant otherwise it will only increase your bounce-rate not only that but is that backlink is dofollow or nofollow, it'll be much better if its dofollow link because you'll get SEO value of that website otherwise nofollow link is also not bad
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  • Profile picture of the author Darshakshah
    Usually, an article should contain 3 to 4 backlinks first should be in the first or second paragraph second should be in the middle of the article and then, at last, there should be a paragraph ending like to know more xyz.com (third link) and fourth link should be in the source of the article.
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  • Profile picture of the author strategic seo services
    Originally Posted by Shaun J View Post

    Hi

    I'm reaching out for backlinks and noticed I get the very last link in the article.

    Does this have the same value as the first or second link in the article?

    Thanks
    Shaun J
    The position (whether at the top of bottom) doesn't really matter. However, you should make sure that your link is placed in relevant content, and that the article on which it is placed does not contain too many outbound links.
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