Should We Make Affiliate Links rel="noindex,nofollow"?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Macavi, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. #1
    I have seen from some posts that people say that Google doesn't like affiliate sites. So i thought - why not add rel="nofollow,noindex" to affiliate links be it disclosed regular affiliate link or redirect?

    What do you think? Maybe after implementing this, affiliate websites won't drop in rankings or even will get higher?

    What do you think guys?
     
    Macavi, Jan 28, 2010 IP
  2. brother_of_devil

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    Google doesn't like sites that violate its guidelines or provide no real value. It doesn't make a difference whether this site is affiliate or not.

    LOL! Great business :)
     
    brother_of_devil, Jan 28, 2010 IP
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    I add nofollow, but not noindex. Since Google specifically mention about using nofollow tag, so I just follow instruction.
     
    scheng1, Jan 28, 2010 IP
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    It will harm your internal linking structure. So it is best that you use nofollow only at your link that you feel hesitant about. Remember NoIndex will not index your pages and that you sig links shows your using blogspot blogs, therefore if your trying to add noindex in Meta Tags your blog is a waste
     
    Rav, Jan 28, 2010 IP