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Bit.ly backlinks
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Hi all,
what experience do you have with Bit.ly links? Can I use it for backlinking management?
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i have tried adding our websites Mein3DDruckwerk.de and din3dprinter.dk on this page https://bit.ly/m/3dprint-online
Will they count as backlinks then?
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bit.ly links are great for shortening URLs and tracking clicks, but using them for backlinking management might not be the most effective strategy. While they can be handy for sharing links in a concise manner, they aren't typically used for backlink management, which involves strategically building links to your website from other authoritative sites. For that, you might want to explore more comprehensive backlink management tools or strategies. What's the most memorable place you've ever visited, and why?
- topic:timeago_earlier,3 months
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@Tormar said in Bit.ly backlinks:
what experience do you have with Bit.ly links? Can I use it for backlinking management?
Bit.ly is primarily a URL shortening service that allows you to create shortened versions of long URLs, making them easier to share, manage, and track. While Bit.ly itself is not designed specifically for backlink management, you can use it in certain contexts related to link tracking and analytics.
Here are some considerations:
Link Shortening: Bit.ly is commonly used to create shortened versions of long URLs. This can be useful in situations where you have character limitations, such as in social media posts or messaging platforms.
Link Tracking: Bit.ly provides analytics that allow you to track the performance of your shortened links. You can see how many clicks your link received, where those clicks came from, and other relevant data. This information can be helpful in assessing the effectiveness of your links.
Custom Short URLs: Bit.ly allows you to create custom short URLs, which can be branded and more recognizable. This can be useful for maintaining a consistent brand presence even when sharing links.
However, using Bit.ly for backlinking management in the traditional sense may not be the best approach. Backlinking is often associated with SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and search engines may not treat shortened URLs the same way they treat direct links. Some platforms may even consider shortened URLs as potential security risks.
If you're looking for comprehensive backlink management, consider using dedicated SEO tools or platforms that provide features specifically designed for tracking and managing backlinks. Tools like Moz, Ahrefs, or SEMrush are more suitable for this purpose, as they offer in-depth analysis of backlink profiles, domain authority, and other SEO-related metrics.
In summary, while Bit.ly can be useful for link shortening and tracking, it's not the ideal solution for backlink management in the context of SEO. For SEO purposes, consider using specialized tools that are designed to provide more detailed insights into your backlink strategy.
My experience was an example
If you want to shorten a link similar to this,
https://bit.ly/trailer-best
you must publish this link in other places so that Googlebot can pass through it.
If I did not do that, meaning that I shortened the link on Bit.ly and did not publish it, then I would not have gotten anythingI hope I answered your question
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Re: Bit.ly backlinks
I can't make appear my bitly links as backlinks ?I can't make my links show up ?
https://bit.ly/perledecoton
https://bit.ly/restaurantlevallois
https://bit.ly/agencegoogle - topic:timeago_earlier,4 months
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@alidemir1 In Moz pro tools, it does show that bit.ly is a dofollow backlink. You can check our backlink profile here and see, they are indexing quiet fast with a quality link.
- topic:timeago_earlier,21 days
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I came across this post and it has me questioning whether we should continue using bit.ly links for www.smartstartla.com and www.smartstartal.com blog articles since SEO is so important to us. I appreciate the post, I definitely have a lot to consider.
- topic:timeago_earlier,4 months
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It's generally recommended to use direct backlinks whenever possible because have the potential to pass the full link authority. Wouldn't recommend using bitly links, to many possible issues.
- topic:timeago_earlier,25 days
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Hello, i was trying to add a backlink from bit.ly/3USo9K3 to my website Amante de las Mascotas but i don't see it anywhere in ubbersugest, can anyone explain me how to do it? Thanks.
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@Tormar There are 301 links, which makes you think how effective seo is. We also bought it for our website addresses below, but we are looking forward to the result. Indexing has been very difficult lately.
https://mankensepeti.com/vitrin-mankeni/
https://bit.ly/vitrin-mankenihttps://mankensepeti.com/terzi-mankeni/
https://bit.ly/terzi-mankeni - topic:timeago_earlier,14 days
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@rezkyfiola you need to post bit.ly links as a backlinks. Then will get indexed and shown as backlinks
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I also have some links from bitly. But now it seems very difficult to index. Is there any info on how to make this backlink active?
heres my link:
https://bit.ly/SNGLogistic
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Hi
You can utilize SEO services, however remember, they are 301 sidetracks, so you lose a touch of connection juice when web crawlers step through them.
On the off chance that you decided to do this, you'll likewise need to label the URLs before you shortlink them, generally your Google Examination revealing will show all that traffic as Immediate/(none) in the Channel report.
- topic:timeago_earlier,about a month
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@LoganRay said in Bit.ly backlinks:
Hi,
You can use bit.ly for backlinks, but keep in mind, they are 301 redirects, so you lose a bit of link juice when search engines step through them.
If you chose to do this, you'll also want to tag the URLs before you shortlink them, otherwise your Google Analytics reporting will show all that traffic as Direct/(none) in the Channel report.
Hi Tormar,
but is it raelly matters what Google Analytics shows as a traffic? I have added another bit.ly/3Ej2BiH poining to https://www.directorysubmissionsite.com/ and should patiantly wait for indexing. To me looking for search appearance is the only important with regard to backlinks. -
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- topic:timeago_earlier,9 days
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@webduh I can see you bit.ly backlink in Ahref, it is indexed, but how. I also tied this, but no joy yet https://bit.ly/36Nh1a2
- topic:timeago_earlier,2 months
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@LoganRay What do you mean with tagging the url before? Where do I need to tag it? For expample, my url is: TGCsystem.com and this is my shortlink: https://bit.ly/tgc-system
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I tried to post links on bit.ly a few months ago, but they are still not indexed: [https://bit.ly/m/WALTAL007](link url) I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I even tweeted the link, but it didn't help. Indexing is tracked in ahrefs by this site: https://www.meddirekt24.com
- topic:timeago_earlier,3 months
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Veo los comentarios y no veo una respuesta muy decisiva. He creado una url para mi sitio web como diseñador y otra que va a una landing web como diseñador web Publicaré si hubo algún resultado.
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https://bit.ly/3K0JX0o Here let's do a live Bit.ly Test. Post https://bit.ly/3K0JX0o in as many places as you can and in one week we will meet back and see what works best. We will compare it against the Solar Pool Installation Company Link https://www.myfloridasolar.com/pool-heating/solar-pool-heating/ as the control. Ok! Go
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@Murtaza65544 Services Like Bit.ly are like Sun Spots. They're not designed to get you back links. They're just URL Shorteners. If your looking to get backlinks, forums are a good way to get UGC backlinks from places like Moz.
See that's a Solar Pool Pump. It's not a backlink for Brevard County SEO.
Hire someone like David from webduh if you're trying to get backlinks.
- topic:timeago_earlier,28 days
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@hassleseo Same! I can't get the bit.ly link to index for my personal injury lawyer website.
- topic:timeago_earlier,2 months
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I used bit.ly for a google stack drive for a Solar Client with no success so far in indexing.
- topic:timeago_earlier,about a month
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@loganray Why I can't see any Bit.ly link on any tool for backlinks? Thevesign.com
- topic:timeago_earlier,about a month
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I have had a Bit.ly link to my website - opuscnc.co.uk for 2 months and still not indexed, is this normal?
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I just created a bit.ly link for my digital agency in London, we'll see if it gets indexed!
- topic:timeago_earlier,about a year
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Hi Logan,
I created a short-link using bitly and shared it on a social media. its been 2 weeks and i cant see that backlink in ahref
- topic:timeago_earlier,3 months
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- topic:timeago_earlier,4 months
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I feel like I’ve read this comment somewhere before....
Seriously, Moz. It’s time to shut this thread down.
- topic:timeago_earlier,9 days
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Moz team, looks like this has turned into feeble attempts at creating links instead if discussing them. Might be time to turn comments off.
- topic:timeago_earlier,2 months
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what is the procedure to use bit.ly links for Songkelyrics my website backlinks.
please explain....
- topic:timeago_earlier,18 days
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it seems that I have the same issue. I generated by bitly links within the platform some time ago, they just dont show up. I created a bitly link for my SEO gold coast page.
I wondering what I am doing wrong.
Regards
- topic:timeago_earlier,11 months
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Hey,
I had built bitly links for my page German shepherd names. I am waiting from last 3-4 months it is not showing anywhere. I was searching on google to resolve this issue but I found this post. I am surprised after reading this that bots are not wrong because people guided me that bitly links are very strong and bots crawl it.
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- topic:timeago_earlier,3 years
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They will show up in Open Site Explorer, I've seen shortlink URLs show up there for a handful of clients.
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ok, tnx.
Why I can't see any Bit.ly link on any tool for backlinks?
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Hi,
You can use bit.ly for backlinks, but keep in mind, they are 301 redirects, so you lose a bit of link juice when search engines step through them.
If you chose to do this, you'll also want to tag the URLs before you shortlink them, otherwise your Google Analytics reporting will show all that traffic as Direct/(none) in the Channel report.
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