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  • Buzz-s
    Buzz-s Subscriber last edited by Apr 22, 2024, 7:55 PM

    Hello! Are NoFollow backlinks given any consideration when calculating DA? Cheers!

    George_Inoriseo Johnallen1027 kmpseo 4 Replies Last reply May 2, 2024, 10:15 AM Reply Quote 2
    • Ramsita12
      Ramsita12 last edited by Nov 3, 2024, 2:59 AM

      I think At this Time Google Consider Nofollow valuable Link check more on Colombiarecruiters

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      • KateWinslet55
        KateWinslet55 last edited by Sep 1, 2024, 9:08 AM

        No-Follow backlinks don’t directly impact Domain Authority (DA) as they don’t pass link equity, but they can still benefit SEO by driving traffic and increasing brand visibility. They contribute to a DG Paystub diverse backlink profile, which can indirectly improve DA through enhanced site metrics. For ranking an Android app website, focus on quality content, keyword optimization, and gaining Do-Follow links for better results.

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        • Ammy_george
          Ammy_george last edited by Jul 19, 2024, 4:57 PM

          No-Follow backlinks do not directly impact Domain Authority (DA) as they don't pass link equity. However, they can still contribute to overall SEO by driving traffic, increasing brand visibility, and diversifying your backlink profile, which can indirectly influence DA through improved site metrics and organic reach. As I myself experience to increase the DA of my website by creating a mixture of Do-follow and no-follow backlinks.

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          • JamJenny
            JamJenny last edited by Jun 12, 2024, 12:03 PM

            In my Point of View No-Follow Back-links are Not Potential for Increasing DA, What do You think?

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            • sebtsebtian
              sebtsebtian last edited by May 5, 2024, 12:15 PM

              No, NoFollow backlinks do not directly affect a website's Domain Authority (DA). Domain Authority is based on factors like the quality and relevance of linking domains, but NoFollow links are not included in its calculations.
              I have no "do follow or no follow" link to my website Inshot Android Application, what should I do to get high rank?

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              • sebtsebtian
                sebtsebtian last edited by May 5, 2024, 12:11 PM

                No, NoFollow backlinks do not directly affect a website's Domain Authority (DA). Domain Authority is based on factors like the quality and relevance of linking domains, but NoFollow links are not included in its calculations.

                I have a question "My website is about an Android Application. It has been published for 2 months now. How should I do SEO to rank my site on SERP, and how much time does it usually take to appear on SERP".

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                • Johnallen1027
                  Johnallen1027 @Buzz-s last edited by May 2, 2024, 10:15 AM

                  following

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                  • kmpseo
                    kmpseo @Buzz-s last edited by May 2, 2024, 9:25 AM

                    @Buzz-s said in DA and NoFollow:

                    Are NoFollow backlinks given any consideration when calculating DA?

                    As a Freelance Digital Marketer in Kochi, I believe NoFollow backlinks are typically not given direct consideration when calculating Domain Authority (DA). DA is a metric developed by Moz that predicts how well a website will rank on search engine result pages (SERPs). It's based on a variety of factors, including the quality and quantity of backlinks, website age, content quality, and more.

                    NoFollow backlinks are hyperlinks that instruct search engines not to pass authority or PageRank to the linked page. While NoFollow links may not directly contribute to improving a website's DA, they can still have indirect benefits

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                    • Johnallen1027
                      Johnallen1027 @Buzz-s last edited by May 2, 2024, 7:14 AM

                      No, NoFollow backlinks are not considered when calculating Domain Authority (DA).

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                      • sarahwalsh
                        sarahwalsh last edited by May 1, 2024, 6:50 PM

                        When Google is checking the quality of a businesses backlinks,, its always good to have a mixture of do-follow and also no-follow links, sure its the do-follow that sends the link equity, yet you still need no follow as well, as these links, can still bring shoppers to your website.

                        we have a lot of no follow links to our summerhouse construction company, yet we get a lot of sales, from our hundreds of no-follow backlinks.

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                        • nadeem3123
                          nadeem3123 last edited by Apr 27, 2024, 7:09 AM

                          Thanks for this amazing post and detailed answer. I was looking for the solution of same problem. So, you have solved my problem. Thanks again and keep sharing such content.

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                          • monstrillo
                            monstrillo last edited by Apr 25, 2024, 5:40 PM

                            No, NoFollow backlinks are not directly considered in Domain Authority calculations. DA primarily assesses the quality and quantity of followed (DoFollow) backlinks. However, NoFollow links can still contribute to your overall SEO strategy by diversifying your link profile and potentially driving traffic. Cheers!

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                            • George_Inoriseo
                              George_Inoriseo @Buzz-s last edited by Apr 25, 2024, 8:00 AM

                              @Buzz-s NoFollow backlinks are generally not considered when calculating Domain Authority (DA). DA, a metric developed by Moz, primarily assesses the strength and quality of a website's backlink profile. While NoFollow links do not pass link equity directly, they are often viewed as a part of a natural and diverse link profile. However, in the calculation of DA, the focus is predominantly on Follow links, which directly influence a site's ability to rank in search engines.

                              Keep in mind that NoFollow links still hold value for traffic generation and can indirectly contribute to your site's authority by driving user engagement and potentially leading to more Follow links.

                              Cheers!

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