Removing backlinks in footer of a site.

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AllenBrayan

Alright guys, I have made a website for my client and eventually added my niche's keyword in the footer, just so that people could know that this site was created by XYZ. Now my question is should I remove backlinks or not? Cause I heard it from a friend that they should be removed. Is it worthy from SEO point of view ?

I dumped footer links years ago because they seem to cause ranking issues. It's really up to you though.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6303593].message }}

mnichs23 12 years ago

That is fine but can also one thing by adding nofollow tag for that link. It would be fine.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6303725].message }}

minisite

12 years ago

A Footer link is great way to get references for your online business especially if people visiting the site dig your design. Visitors can simply click on the footer link which will take them to your sales page or business website.

Thanks

Signature

Manual DoFollow Blog Comments | $25 for a custom made Minisite?

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6303760].message }}

vcarecorporation

12 years ago

Allen its not create any problem for SEO point of view.if you mentioned nofollow tag in footer.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6303889].message }}

cooler1

12 years ago

What about if you've got a link in the footer to a site which you don't own?

My site has a link in the footer to the site of the person who designed the theme. Could Google possibly deem this as a paid link or not?

Thanks
2 replies

Signature

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6303896].message }}

Steven Heron

12 years ago

Originally Posted by cooler1

What about if you've got a link in the footer to a site which you don't own?

My site has a link in the footer to the site of the person who designed the theme. Could Google possibly deem this as a paid link or not?

If it's a free theme you should leave the link as a courtesy, however if you paid for it I don't get this greedy trend with designers insisting on leaving their link in the footer. If I pay for a theme I'll always remove the footer link.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6304091].message }}

minisite

12 years ago

Originally Posted by cooler1

What about if you've got a link in the footer to a site which you don't own?

My site has a link in the footer to the site of the person who designed the theme. Could Google possibly deem this as a paid link or not?

You know that is a really good question. I would also like to know if G00gle sees these types of link as paid links.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Manual DoFollow Blog Comments | $25 for a custom made Minisite?

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6306737].message }}

mosthost

12 years ago

Originally Posted by minisite

You know that is a really good question. I would also like to know if G00gle sees these types of link as paid links.

Yes they can. These can get you in hot water like with sponsoring WP themes.

Thanks
2 replies

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6306988].message }}

cooler1 12 years ago

Originally Posted by mosthost

Yes they can. These can get you in hot water like with sponsoring WP themes.

So is it the actual location of the link that is the problem? If the same link was in the sidebar instead of the footer, wouldn't that be deemed as a paid link?
- Thanks
Signature
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6307072].message }}

minisite

12 years ago

Originally Posted by mosthost

Yes they can. These can get you in hot water like with sponsoring WP themes.

But it is only a single link on the footer and I don't think G00gle will make a big fuzz about it unless the linking website on the footer is blacklisted by the search engine. I would have to say that footer links are insignificant and will not solely cause any type of detrimental effect on a website's ranking because after all there is only one link coming from it. What do you think?

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Manual DoFollow Blog Comments | $25 for a custom made Minisite?

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6308501].message }}

AllenBrayan

12 years ago

Originally Posted by minisite

But it is only a single link on the footer and I don't think G00gle will make a big fuzz about it unless the linking website on the footer is blacklisted by the search engine. I would have to say that footer links are insignificant and will not solely cause any type of detrimental effect on a website's ranking because after all there is only one link coming from it. What do you think?

What if the domain authority and page authority of that site is insanely high, then it will surely be plus point for your niche. what do you say ?

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6309496].message }}

howto

12 years ago

Interesting this should be brought up. Yesterday I no followed all my footer links as there is the same link elsewhere on the page. After doing this my website moved up 6 places in the space of a matter of hours. No need to remove them, footer links are helpful for people however no follow is defiantly worth it!

Posted from Warrior Forum Reader for Android

Thanks

Signature

How I made $100,000 in 3 days

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6307286].message }}

mcatt

12 years ago

I was wondering if google would see this as spammy after the update. Even if keywords are links?

Thanks

Signature

Family Time Cleaning
8723 Huntfield st
Tampa, Fl, 33635
(727) 742-5677
http://familytimecleaning.com/

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6307661].message }}

warriorsaroj

Banned 12 years ago

[DELETED]

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6310116].message }}

minisite

12 years ago

Originally Posted by warriorsaroj

I dont think that it would create any problem even if its a dofollow link. My site has ben linked to various site but never faced nay problem so far, the rankings are good every thing is fine with the site.

Yeah I also have some sites that has footer link in it and it has not affected its ranking. In fact the link is pointing to an authority site which is a good thing because it shows G00gle that the website is not trying to game its algorithm since there are links that are pointing to another website.

Thanks

Signature

Manual DoFollow Blog Comments | $25 for a custom made Minisite?

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6310633].message }}

Stuart william

12 years ago

Yes you can place your link but don't hyperlink your keyword over there, you should use your brand name. You can also make link no-follow.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6310909].message }}

minisite 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Stuart william

Yes you can place your link but don't hyperlink your keyword over there, you should use your brand name. You can also make link no-follow.

I totally agree. using your domain name instead of your keyword on the footer link will definitely look more natural.
- Thanks
- 1 reply
Signature

Manual DoFollow Blog Comments | $25 for a custom made Minisite?
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6315322].message }}
- karthikseo 12 years ago
  
  hi..
  
  Make it your footer links are in nofollow is better than removing the footer.. I have updated my all links in footer as nofollow links by the penguin updates..
  
  Thanks
  
  Signature
  Wipsen.org
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6315366].message }}

pbhrwt

12 years ago

[DELETED]

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6315570].message }}

minisite 12 years ago

Originally Posted by pbhrwt

I have been also updated my all links in footer as nofollow links by the penguin updates.

So why does it matter if one footer link is DoFollow or NoFollow? Can some one elaborate on this.
- Thanks
Signature

Manual DoFollow Blog Comments | $25 for a custom made Minisite?
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[6318957].message }}

Removing backlinks in footer of a site.

Trending Topics

Any thoughts on golf's latest phenom...Scottie Scheffler??

Should i Index Author pages?

What's the Best IM-Related Skill to Learn Today That Can Help in the Future?

Some interesting stats about brand comms

best high quality crypto traffic.