EDU Backlinks wrapped in Wiki worthwhile?
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I asked below question yesterday and got some answers, but am still looking for more justification whether such links are worthwhile getting or not. Here is the question:
An SEO expert offers my site backlinks from .edu's wrapped in wiki. Structure as follows "wiki.xxx.UNINAME.edu/etc..etc" - the pages have authority of 1 (domain obviously high with the dot edu) but there is no relevant info on the pages and obviously wiki links are no follow. This does not sound right to me, but can anyone share some insight since it is wiki + edu combined it sounds on surface like credibility, but with page having no relevant content I feel it isn't right.
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Don't waste your money.
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the page has no data. It is just a Wiki page created for SEO as far as I can see. that is why I felt it was "fishy". However, if Google values all wiki pages and edu pages then it should have value.
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Hi Kirstian, I think it would depend on the context. Is your website or service relevant to this wiki? Who does this wiki cater for; are they people who might be interested. What will the wiki-page be about just your company or else is it just a link in a normal article.
I think all of these play a part. If there is a relative high traffic to be expected from this page / site it could work out as branding or marketing exercise. Then you are not just measuring SEO value gained, but also possible leads. I believe a link would still be somewhat valuable however I would be more inclined to take it up if it is relative to the particular context.
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