Does linking a website to a blog decrease the website's ranking in Google?

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    Thank you for your answers.
     
    giancarlo, Apr 11, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I don't think so, it is considered a backlink. Though how effective it will help the web site depends on how strong the PR of the blog is.
     
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  3. giancarlo

    giancarlo Active Member

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    Thanks.

    And how about if I put a link to a blog on the website? Does this affect the website's ranking?
     
    giancarlo, Apr 11, 2008 IP
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    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    I suppose it could if the site you are linking to is blacklisted by Google.
     
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    giancarlo Active Member

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    But the website is affected? (if it has a link pointing to my blog)
     
    giancarlo, Apr 11, 2008 IP
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    gr8liverpoolfan Notable Member

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    A links to B.

    If B is a spammy, good for nothing site in Google's eyes, it could affect A's rankings.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Apr 12, 2008 IP
  7. Dan Schulz

    Dan Schulz Peon

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    The short answer is no. Remember, search engines crawl and index PAGES not sites - just like how pages link to pages instead of sites. If the blog is a part of the same domain and site as the regular Web site, then it'll be considered an internal site link. If it's on another site, then it'll be an external link.

    It's really that simple.
     
    Dan Schulz, Apr 12, 2008 IP
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    Thank you, guys. I owe you one.
     
    giancarlo, Apr 12, 2008 IP
  9. John F.

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    You've already got the answer but for a repeat.. I sure wouldn't think so. Best of luck for you though.
     
    John F., Apr 13, 2008 IP