A do-follow link refers to a hyperlink that allows search engine crawlers to follow it and pass link equity to the linked page. Nofollow, UGC, or sponsored attributes contribute to a site’s SEO by influencing its search rankings.
Example of a Dofollow Link in HTML:
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<a href=”https://example.com”>Example</a>
By default, all standard hyperlinks are do-follow unless it’s modified with a no-follow directive at the page or link level.
Why Are Dofollow Links Important?
- Boost SEO: These links are responsible for transferring link equity, helping improve a page’s rankings in search results.
- Enhance Discoverability: Search engines use do-follow links to crawl and index new content.
- Drive Traffic: They can pass referral traffic and SEO value. To your website
How to Identify Dofollow Links
- Inspect Element in the browser: First Right-click a link → From drop down select and Click “Inspect” → If no rel=”nofollow” appears, the link is dofollow.
- SEO Tools: Use tools like SEO Toolbar to highlight do-follow links instantly.
How to Find Dofollow Links to Your Website
You can check the backlink reports using SEO tools. Apply filters to display do-follow backlinks for better link-building insights.
