What is No-follow?

No-follow is an HTML attribute that can be added to links to tell search engines not to follow them. This is useful for a number of reasons, including:

• Preventing search engines from following links that you don't want them to index
• Avoiding link juice from low-quality sites
• Reducing the chance of your site being penalized for links to bad neighborhoods

The no-follow attribute was introduced in 2005 as a way to combat comment spam. It was later adopted by Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo! as a way to reduce the weight given to links from low-quality sites. No-follow is now used by all major search engines.

What are the benefits of No-follow?

There are a number of benefits to using the no-follow attribute:

• It can help you avoid link juice from low-quality sites
• It can help you prevent your site from being penalized for links to bad neighborhoods
• It can help you control which links the search engines follow

What are the drawbacks of No-follow?

There are a few drawbacks to using the no-follow attribute:

• It can make your site look like it's trying to hide something
• It can make your site look like it's not as popular as it really is
• It can make it harder for people to find your site

How can I use No-follow to my advantage?

There are a few ways you can use the no-follow attribute to your advantage:

• Use it on links to low-quality sites to avoid link juice
• Use it on links to bad neighborhoods to avoid being penalized
• Use it on links that you don't want the search engines to follow

What are some common mistakes with No-follow?

There are a few common mistakes that people make when using the no-follow attribute:

• Not using it on all the links they want the search engines to ignore
• Using it on links that they actually want the search engines to follow
• Not using it on all the links to low-quality sites or bad neighborhoods

How can I avoid No-follow pitfalls?

There are a few ways you can avoid the pitfalls of using the no-follow attribute:

• Make sure you use it on all the links you want the search engines to ignore
• Don't use it on any links that you actually want the search engines to follow
• Make sure you use it on all the links to low-quality sites or bad neighborhoods

What are the best practices for No-follow?

There are a few best practices for using the no-follow attribute:

• Make sure you use it on all the links you want the search engines to ignore
• Don't use it on any links that you actually want the search engines to follow
• Make sure you use it on all the links to low-quality sites or bad neighborhoods

How can I get the most out of No-follow?

There are a few ways you can get the most out of using the no-follow attribute:

• Use it on all the links you want the search engines to ignore
• Don't use it on any links that you actually want the search engines to follow
• Make sure you use it on all the links to low-quality sites or bad neighborhoods