SEO Tycoon

**lexdino** · 12-12-2009, 07:18 AM

I've heard people talking about more quality and less quality backlinks and how it can affect your site's rankings in the serps so I ask,

What Makes A Quality Backlink?

Is it the number of links present in the page wher your backlik is located or the page rank of that page or are there other factors?

**Kwinzee** · 08:29 AM

I'm not 100% but it depends on various factors.. Do follow links from websites that experience regular high volumes of traffic are usually considered quality backlinks. It can also depend on how often the website, where you left the link is updated. Example, regular comments on blogs, regular threads or reply's on forums, regular article submissions to high ranking article directories, etc..

I would also like to learn more about this subject.. It is very useful to know how to be sure, of the best places to leave these links. The only thing is though, are people out there willing to share???

**chrishirst** · 12-12-2009, 11:22 AM

no such thing as "do follow" a link without rel="nofollow" is just a link

A "quality" link is one YOU CAN'T DROP FOR YOURSELF!!

It is one you EARN through having a good site that delivers useful information.

**Kwinzee** · 12-12-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

no such thing as "do follow" a link without rel="nofollow" is just a link

Yeah but you, as well as most people in seo know what I mean. It is an extremely common slang term to say a link targets ranking will benefit..

Technical jargon is not something I ever worry about! You can call it what you like so long as the job gets done. That is my philosophy!!!

**alex_cristo** · 12-12-2009, 01:29 PM

A quality backlinks means a one way incoming link from most relavant site with higher PR, Unique IP, Older Domain with proper anchor text that have your main keywords.

**chrishirst** · 12-12-2009, 01:47 PM

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It is an extremely common slang term to say a link targets ranking will benefit..

No it isn't, it's a junk name invented by people who are trying to con others into thinking it is somehow "different".

I could put together a site and set it up so the external links on the pages are not even seen as links by search engines, claim it is "dofollow" because it doesn't have the rel="nofollow" attribute and all the numpties would be flocking to buy useless page space.

The "dofollow" garbage is just another scam put together by the link sellers and directory owners, and of course all the "sheeple" then start bleating in unison about it.

**Kwinzee** · 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

The "dofollow" garbage is just another scam put together by the link sellers and directory owners, and of course all the "sheeple" then start bleating in unison about it.

We'll just agree to disagree on that then.. Its a principle I've seen being used for a while and it has benefited the people I have worked with. Follwing this principle has seen some of my co workers websites dominate top possition on Google when the competition has millions of links. While they had just a few hundred >do follow< links placed on article directories, blogs, forums etc.

But, you do not take a services word for it. You need to check for yourself with no follow tools. Such as the NoDoFollow add on for firefox..

Besides none of us ever pay for links.. Why would you when there is so many good places to leave links for free?

Do follow article: http://www.squidoo.com/dofollow

**chrishirst** · 12-13-2009, 08:51 AM

You REALLY do not understand at all do you??

A link is just a link is just a link.

There is NOTHING AT ALL that instructs a search engine that this link MUST be "followed" and "value" MUST be passed to the target URI

Without a rel="nofollow" attribute they are JUST links, nothing more nothing less. They may pass "value" or they may not.

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Follwing this principle has seen some of my co workers websites dominate top possition on Google when the competition has millions of links. While they had just a few hundred >do follow< links placed on article directories, blogs, forums etc.

And???????
It's not like it's surprising that hundreds of thousands of junk links can be "beaten" by a few better quality ones.
And of course that are some sites and marketplaces where the mass link building "techniques" simply are not necessary. It's just the newbies and numpties who fall the "get more links", "links are everything" crap "advice"

**Kwinzee** · 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

A link is just a link is just a link.

There is NOTHING AT ALL that instructs a search engine that this link MUST be "followed" and "value" MUST be passed to the target URI

Without a rel="nofollow" attribute they are JUST links, nothing more nothing less. They may pass "value" or they may not.

And of course that are some sites and marketplaces where the mass link building "techniques" simply are not necessary. It's just the newbies and numpties who fall the "get more links", "links are everything" crap "advice"

Who said anything about leaving loads links and thats the answer? I never! But links are all part of the job..

And google say themselves that No Follow has no benefits for a websites search ranking.

I'm not on here claiming to be an expert but I know Google discounts No Follow links.. Again though, Do Follow is just a slang term. just as apple and pears is for stairs. I'm common as muck and use slang most of the time (must be my cockney roots

)..

I'm not trying to sound professional. I'm not professional. I'm learning the game. But I know No Follow links are worthless in Google. I'm not sure about Bing but I imagine they follow similar principles to Google to avoid too much spam from benefiting websites..

The link I left in the previous post is an article explaining where I am coming from.

**FenceGuy** · 12-13-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

You REALLY do not understand at all do you??

A link is just a link is just a link.

There is NOTHING AT ALL that instructs a search engine that this link MUST be "followed" and "value" MUST be passed to the target URI

Without a rel="nofollow" attribute they are JUST links, nothing more nothing less. They may pass "value" or they may not.

And???????
It's not like it's surprising that hundreds of thousands of junk links can be "beaten" by a few better quality ones.
And of course that are some sites and marketplaces where the mass link building "techniques" simply are not necessary. It's just the newbies and numpties who fall the "get more links", "links are everything" crap "advice"

Chris, you seem to contradict yourself in this "link" explanation. A link is just a link, but then you talk of "better quality" links. These better quality links seem to have more value the way you explain it (natural links I am assuming) so would not be "just a link" if they have more value to you.

To me, a link is just a link, when you comment on blogs, forum sig's, directories, etc... But a "natural link" has real value when it comes from a "respected" site that is relevant to your own.

So the answer the the OPs question IMHO would be "natural links" make a quality backlink. Furthermore, there is no "easy" way to get natural links. Write content that people want to link to.

**chrishirst** · 11:25 AM

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Chris, you seem to contradict yourself in this "link" explanation. A link is just a link, but then you talk of "better quality" links. These better quality links seem to have more value the way you explain it (natural links I am assuming) so would not be "just a link" if they have more value to you.

Sure there are, but for the purposes of the "dofollow" rubbish a link without rel="nofollow" is just a link. It does not need a "special" name, and I would doubt very much if a link described as "dofollow" would fall into the "quality link" frame.

**FenceGuy** · 12-13-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

Sure there are, but for the purposes of the "dofollow" rubbish a link without rel="nofollow" is just a link. It does not need a "special" name, and I would doubt very much if a link described as "dofollow" would fall into the "quality link" frame.

I think that depends on the nature of the "dofollow" (which doesn't "really" exsist). A natural link that has removed the rel="nofollow" attribute would show that the site linking to you actually values and trusts you. Am I wrong?

Natural meaning someone linking to you on their own not dropping links in comments, forums etc...

**chrishirst** · 12-13-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FenceGuy

I think that depends on the nature of the "dofollow" (which doesn't "really" exsist). A natural link that has removed the rel="nofollow" attribute would show that the site linking to you actually values and trusts you. Am I wrong?

Natural meaning someone linking to you on their own not dropping links in comments, forums etc...

We are getting at crossed purposes here

Most certainly a "natural" inrestricted link may have inestimable value, however I am talking about the links that are being advertised as "dofollow".

"Get youre do-follow linx hear"! and "Dofollow links 10 a penny! At submit-to-my-crap-directory.co.cc" no expense has been made to bring you this PR11 opportunity. etc etc.

Such things as that simply are not worth the time it takes to hit the "close" button.

**FenceGuy** · 12-13-2009, 05:32 PM

Ah, I get you now....

Guess I was confused on your statement :-)

**dailyglobal** · 02:58 AM

a quality backlink is a backlink that links to your Web site using your keywords or keyword phrase, and also appears on a Web site that has the same theme or similar content topic as your own Web site.

**brp002** · 02:58 AM

Quality back link has a title tag that is similar content, then h1 tag have similar content or keywords. Then anchor text! Thats a good link... Top that off with high PR and you are ready to role!!

**skibrisla** · 02:55 AM

Out of the many posts, this one attract my attention. I believe it is possible for anyone to participate.

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Or it would have had I not been banned

**chrishirst** · 12-14-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dailyglobal

a quality backlink is a backlink that links to your Web site using your keywords or keyword phrase, and also appears on a Web site that has the same theme or similar content topic as your own Web site.

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Originally Posted by brp002

Quality back link has a title tag that is similar content, then h1 tag have similar content or keywords. Then anchor text! Thats a good link... Top that off with high PR and you are ready to role!!

Looks like a good point to post this!!!

Clueless SEO!!!

**Tamara88** · 12-14-2009, 03:51 AM

Quality Backlinks= right choice of High PR sites to build links for. Quality contents, that can reach out the audience. Relevant and informative forum and blog comments. And make sure your links are working.

**bailey.rein** · 12-20-2009, 07:21 PM

Quality of back links meaning relevancy of a site. The more quality of back links that you are getting, the higher chances for your site to get into top positions and get high PR value.