Description beside link

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by mlavta1, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. #1
    For example:
    Is description beside the link good for SEO?

    Thanks
     
    mlavta1, Mar 29, 2008 IP
  2. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    Yes and no, it adds some on-page relevant content. On your actual web pages the content should already be relevant to begin with.
     
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  3. mlavta1

    mlavta1 Peon

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    So anybody useing it?
     
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    newtothegame Peon

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    I've had this question myself and can't find a clear answer to this. My guess is only google knows how they search for relevant text alongside a link. I personally would like to know how the crawler views and ranks surrounding text based on character length, attributes (bold, italics), lines, etc.
     
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  5. YMC

    YMC Well-Known Member

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    I look at it this way, it would seem to make it easier for the search engines to determine the keywords associated with that link and the page it goes to. On the off chance it truly has no impact, it can't hurt you. No risk and only possible rewards, so why not always do it that way?
     
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  6. Mikesblank

    Mikesblank Active Member

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    Yep, beat me to it.
     
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  7. choicefreedom2000

    choicefreedom2000 Peon

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    #7

    My Dear Friend

    No. It won't help you much but it will surely help you if you use like this

    This is the best page


    So better keep this in mind the anchor text within the sentence is much more important then an individual anchortext.

    Cool Mate and Enjoy your Day

    Dasahnan Sharma
     
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    seovission Banned

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    If you are using it for visitor then I think it is important as well as Anchor Text.

    So, I think both are important (Anchor Text and Description) :eek:
     
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  9. dpking

    dpking Peon

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    This will be helpful if placed in a relevant page !!
     
    dpking, Mar 31, 2008 IP