Do Redirects Count as a Backlink?

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by drcrespo, Oct 30, 2009.

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    I'm having trouble finding a straight answer to this.

    My question is, if Site A redirects to Site B does that redirect from Site A count as a link to Site B and does it make a difference whether it is a 301 or 302 redirect?
     
    drcrespo, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  2. selectsplat

    selectsplat Well-Known Member

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    No, redirects do not count as backlinks. If you usue a temporary 301 re-direct, them sometimes you can temporarily pass through your pagerank to the sit you are re-directing to, but it's only temporary.
     
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  3. drcrespo

    drcrespo Peon

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    #3
    I thought 302s were temporary redirects and 301s were permanent redirects.
     
    drcrespo, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  4. Brandon Sheley

    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    no, why would they
    they are redirecting to your website, a bot can not scan a redirect as a backlink.
     
    Brandon Sheley, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    mojtata Well-Known Member

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    Don't ever use 302 - it can harm your site.
    Use 301 which help quite (maybe even 50% link juice is saved)
     
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    u can say its consider as back link
     
    newlogo, Oct 30, 2009 IP