nofollow & dofollow links

[alexmux]

How can I change the type from nofollow links to dofollow? Simply changing the tag does not help

[Shreecaterers]

nofollow means do not allow crawler to crawl the web page,dofollow means allow to follow.

[joiyajawad]

In the world of SEO, "nofollow" and "dofollow" are attributes used to tell search engines whether or not to follow a link to another webpage.
A "dofollow" link is a regular link that search engines will follow and use as a ranking signal to determine the relevance and authority of the linked website. When a website links to another website with a dofollow link, it is essentially saying to search engines, "Hey, this website is relevant and trustworthy, and you should take this into account when determining its ranking in search results."
A "nofollow" link, on the other hand, is a link that search engines will not follow, and therefore not use as a ranking signal. When a website links to another website with a nofollow link, it is essentially saying to search engines, "Hey, I am linking to this website, but I don't necessarily endorse it or want to pass on any authority to it."
Nofollow links were originally introduced by Google to help prevent spammy or low-quality links from passing on authority to other websites. They are often used for links in comments sections, advertisements, and other areas where the link may not be a true endorsement of the linked website.
In summary, dofollow links are regular links that search engines will follow and use as a ranking signal, while nofollow links are links that search engines will not follow and therefore not use as a ranking signal. Both types of links have their uses, and a healthy mix of both can be beneficial for SEO.
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[Frederik6]

Changing a `nofollow` link to a `dofollow` link involves more than just modifying the HTML tag. `nofollow` and `dofollow` are attributes used in HTML to instruct search engines whether or not to follow the link and consider it for ranking. However, it's important to note that the decision to make a link `dofollow` should be based on the website's editorial policy and best practices for SEO.

Here are the steps to change a `nofollow` link to a `dofollow` link:

1. **Access the HTML Code**: First, you need access to the HTML code of the webpage where the link is located. This typically requires administrative access to the website or content management system (CMS).

2. **Edit the HTML Tag**: Locate the `<a>` HTML tag that represents the link you want to change. It will look something like this:

   ```html
   <a href="https://example.com" rel="nofollow">Link Text</a>
   ```

3. **Remove the `rel="nofollow"` Attribute**: To make the link `dofollow`, simply remove the `rel="nofollow"` attribute from the `<a>` tag:

   ```html
   <a href="https://example.com">Link Text</a>
   ```

4. **Save and Update**: After making this change, save the HTML file or update the content on your CMS. Ensure that the changes are published to the live website.

5. **Check for Valid Markup**: Ensure that your HTML code remains valid and that there are no syntax errors. Incorrectly formatted HTML can cause issues with your website.

6. **Review SEO Best Practices**: Before making any changes to your website's links, it's important to understand SEO best practices. Ensure that you are making this change for legitimate reasons and that it aligns with your website's overall SEO strategy.

7. **Monitor SEO Performance**: Keep an eye on your website's SEO performance after making the change. It may take some time for search engines to re-crawl and reindex your content, so be patient and monitor the impact on your rankings.


If simply changing the `rel` attribute from `nofollow` to `dofollow` doesn't seem to work, it's important to understand that the `nofollow` attribute is a directive provided by the webmaster to search engines. However, whether a link is actually followed or not ultimately depends on the search engine's algorithm and policies.

Here are some additional steps and considerations:

1. **Check for JavaScript or Other Dynamic Rendering**: If the link is generated dynamically through JavaScript or other dynamic rendering methods, search engines may not follow the link even if you change the `rel` attribute. Make sure the link is present in the HTML source and not generated through scripts.

2. **Verify Proper HTML Syntax**: Ensure that the HTML syntax is correct and valid. Improperly formatted HTML can interfere with how search engines interpret the link attributes.

3. **Inspect the Link in Developer Tools**: Use your browser's developer tools to inspect the link and confirm that the `rel` attribute has been changed to `dofollow` in the actual HTML source.

4. **Caching and Crawling**: Keep in mind that search engines may not re-crawl your page immediately. Changes to link attributes may take time to be recognized and incorporated into search engine algorithms.

5. **Content Management Systems (CMS)**: If you're using a CMS, ensure that the changes are being saved properly and that the CMS is not automatically adding the `nofollow` attribute.

6. **Search Engine Guidelines**: Understand that search engines may still choose to treat a link as `nofollow` based on their own guidelines, even if you remove the attribute. Google, for example, can choose to follow or not follow a link based on various factors, including the website's authority and trustworthiness.

7. **Link Quality and Relevance**: Keep in mind that it's important to have a reasonable and ethical approach to link management. Links should be relevant and beneficial to users. Manipulating links purely for SEO reasons can have negative consequences on your site's ranking.

If you've tried changing the `rel` attribute from `nofollow` to `dofollow`, and the link still appears as `nofollow`, and you're certain that there are no technical issues with the HTML code, there are a few more advanced considerations to explore:

1. **Server-Side Rendering (SSR) or Dynamic Content**: Some websites use server-side rendering or dynamic content loading, which can affect how links are treated by search engines. Ensure that the link is present in the initial HTML source code and not loaded dynamically through JavaScript.

2. **Caching and CDN**: If you're using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) or caching system, it's possible that cached versions of your pages still have the `nofollow` attribute. Clear any caches or update your CDN settings to reflect the changes.

3. **Robots Meta Tag**: Check if there is a `robots` meta tag on the page that might be overriding the `rel` attribute. The `robots` meta tag can give specific directives to search engine bots.

4. **Search Engine Reindexing**: It can take time for search engines to re-crawl and reindex web pages. Changes to link attributes may not take effect immediately. Be patient and allow time for search engines to process the changes.

5. **Other SEO Tools or Plugins**: If you're using SEO plugins or tools on your website, they may have settings that affect link attributes. Review your SEO tools and settings to ensure they are not overriding your desired changes.

6. **Google Search Console**: If you're specifically concerned about how Google is treating your links, you can use Google Search Console to inspect and request indexing for individual pages. This can sometimes prompt Google to reevaluate links.

7. **Manual Review by Search Engines**: Some search engines may manually review websites and decide to apply `nofollow` attributes based on their own criteria. Ensure that your website complies with search engine guidelines and policies.

8. **Link Relevance and Quality**: Search engines may assess the relevance and quality of links. If a link is not considered valuable or relevant, search engines may choose to treat it as `nofollow`. Ensure that your links are meaningful and add value to your content.

[alexmux]

Manually. This is weird, but W3 Cache brought back all the changes with links on the pages. When I turned it off, everything stayed the same. I'll look for another one.

[ChChui]

Manually. This is weird, but W3 Cache brought back all the changes with links on the pages. When I turned it off, everything stayed the same. I'll look for another one.

That's ridiculous, I've never heard of that.

[EthinixSalon]

Dofollow back links and nofollow back links are  methods of figuring out a hyperlink and telling Google the way to partner the internet site you're linking on your internet site. Dofollow hyperlinks are a manner to byskip on authority to a internet site, even as a nofollow hyperlink does now no longer byskip on hyperlink juice.

[EthinixSalon]

"Nofollow and dofollow links are crucial elements in the world of SEO and website optimization. Dofollow links pass on 'link juice,' contributing to a site's authority and rankings, while nofollow links don't transfer this authority. Balancing these link types is essential for a natural backlink profile and SEO success. Dofollow links are like endorsements, while nofollow links are necessary for user-generated content and can help maintain a website's credibility."

[rahul verma]

Dofollow backlinks and nofollow backlinks are two ways of identifying a link and telling Google how to associate the website you are linking to your website. Dofollow links are a way to pass on authority to a website, while a nofollow link does not pass on link juice.