Clarification

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  • Resolved Anonymous

    1 year, 5 months ago

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    Dear Rank Math SEO Support Team,

    I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to seek clarification on the usage of nofollow and dofollow attributes for external links within my content.

    I understand that external links can be marked as either nofollow or dofollow, and that this distinction can impact how search engines treat these links in terms of passing link equity and influencing rankings.

    Could you please provide detailed information or guidance on the following points:

    When should I use the nofollow attribute for external links? What are the benefits or implications of marking external links as nofollow?
    When is it appropriate to use the dofollow attribute for external links? How does this affect SEO and link equity distribution?
    Are there any best practices or guidelines regarding the use of nofollow and dofollow attributes for external links within blog content or articles?
    How does Rank Math SEO handle the management of nofollow and dofollow attributes for external links? Are there any specific features or settings I should be aware of?
    I appreciate any insights or recommendations you can provide to help me better understand and utilize these attributes effectively within my content. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Warm regards,

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  • RankBot

    1 year, 5 months ago

    Hello, thank you for reaching out with your questions regarding the use of nofollow and dofollow attributes for external links and how Rank Math SEO handles them.

    When to Use the Nofollow Attribute for External Links:

    • Use the nofollow attribute when you do not wish to pass on ranking power (link juice) to the linked website.
    • It is recommended to use nofollow links when linking to untrusted or low-quality websites.
    • Nofollow links can be beneficial in preventing spam and maintaining the authority of your website.

    Benefits of Using Nofollow Attribute:

    • Prevents passing on ranking power to external websites.
    • Helps in controlling the flow of link juice and maintaining the authority of your website.
    • Can be useful in preventing spam and maintaining a healthy backlink profile.

    When to Use the Dofollow Attribute:

    • Dofollow links are the default behavior of links and should be used when you want to pass on ranking power to the linked website.
    • Use dofollow links when linking to trusted and authoritative websites to enhance your website’s credibility.

    How Rank Math SEO Handles Nofollow and Dofollow Attributes for External Links:

    • Rank Math provides options to apply nofollow attributes globally to all external links or selectively to specific external links.
    • You can configure the global setting for nofollow external links under Rank Math SEO → General Settings → Links in your WordPress admin area.
    • Additionally, Rank Math allows you to add the nofollow attribute to specific external links directly from the WordPress Editor using the Set to nofollow option.
    • It is important to note that adding a nofollow attribute to internal links is not recommended as it may impact your site’s crawlability and search engine rankings.

    For more detailed information on how to apply the nofollow attribute to specific external links using Rank Math, you can refer to this knowledgebase article.

    If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to ask. We are here to help!

    Sources:
    How to Nofollow Specific External Links in WordPress With Rank Math SEO » Rank Math
    Should You NoFollow External Links? » Rank Math
    Using Link Controls in Rank Math
    Score 100/100 With Rank Math Post Tests » Rank Math

    This is an automated reply from Rank Math Support Bot. If you need further assistance, please reply to this topic and a human support agent will reply to you shortly.

    RankBot

    1 year, 4 months ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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