Facebook link with or without nofollow

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by peter_r, Jul 1, 2015.

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  1. #1
    Hi everybody.

    Which would be the best option in this case? Adding the nofollow tag to the facebook button or not?

    I am not sure.

    Thanks very much.
     
    peter_r, Jul 1, 2015 IP
  2. Kelly Richardson

    Kelly Richardson Member

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    #2
    If you are linking you your own fanpage then why to make it nofollow? Google do not penalize for such kind of links.
     
    Kelly Richardson, Jul 1, 2015 IP
  3. blogdum

    blogdum Well-Known Member

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    #3
    It really doesn't matter. Keep it whatever you like Nofollow or Dofollow.
     
    blogdum, Jul 1, 2015 IP
  4. patco

    patco Well-Known Member

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    #4
    There is no difference, because if you link to another Facebook page, it's not a problem. Also, if you link to your OWN page (where you have also a backlink to your homepage), the link from Facebook is nofollow, so I would keep the link TO Facebook dofollow! ;)
     
    patco, Jul 2, 2015 IP
  5. mikhailblaze

    mikhailblaze Member

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    #5
    If it actually leads to your Facebook page, then it's not a problem. If it doesn't, then be prepared for Google's retribution - it hates doorway pages and unscrupulous links.

    There's no need to add the nofollow tag.
     
    mikhailblaze, Jul 3, 2015 IP
  6. Patricia Ann Lee

    Patricia Ann Lee Active Member

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    Either way. Facebook is a reputable site but links within Facebook are nofollow.
     
    Patricia Ann Lee, Jul 3, 2015 IP
  7. peter_r

    peter_r Peon

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    Ok, but if Facebook outbound links are nofollow, why should I use a dofollow link to Facebook?
     
    peter_r, Jul 3, 2015 IP
  8. lacea

    lacea Active Member

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    My advice is to put nofollow on that kind of link, you will transfer the link juice to something that doesn't have effect. In 95% cases, a facebook page doesn't need organic search authority.

    It's social, not organic.
     
    lacea, Jul 6, 2015 IP