Did you know that Google still follows the site even if it is no-follow? I've actually tested this and what no-follow really means is that link juice is not passed through to the other site. It's Google's way of thinking, "this site does not want to be associated with this link." Google will still follow the link, meaning, indexed faster. On top of that, it's still a link, and a link is a link right ?? and get this .. anyone who reads your comment and IF you left a valuable or helpful comment .. they might in turn click on your link and visit your page. Meaning more traffic.
They're not just okay. All relevant backlinks are good! Maybe you don't get as much "juice", but it definitely has an effect on SERPs. It just looks unnatural to exclusively have hundreds or thousands of DoFollow links.
A well rounded link profile is good for backlinking including, no-follow, do-follow and many relevant anchor texts. The PR of the page also makes a difference but a mixture of any PR is good to. just keep getting those links and you will increase SERPS. Natural linking is best done over time and remember the dreaded sandbox from over linking
@8bitSEA exactly! another good point I forgot about. You need to have some variety with your links! @alonevivi it doesn't pass link juice so I don't think so. @webkenny yep, natural linking is the best way to do it.
Do follow or No follow if you get traffic from those backlinks, all these links are links are still ok.
Because Google read only do follow link not read no follow link so do follow link is very important not no follow.
Yes, No-Follow links are valuable for me If I'm getting good no. of traffic. It's also help in SERPs.
Nofollow links do not pass any backlink credit to your page. You can find all answers about nofollow links from this page. http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?answer=96569
I think that trying to build links for the benefit of SERPs without paying attention to do or do not follow attributes of links could result in some disappointments down the road. If however you look at it from the standpoint of a possibility of it being a source of referral traffic, it is definitely worth considering placing those on high traffic pages/websites.
Ofcourse a link is a link. And a link from a no-follow link is better than no link at all. However, it is about the amount of energy spent getting a no-follow link. Is it worth it or not? If you are spending a couple of pennies for it, then sure. Anything more than that than i beg to differ. Except for brand new website - then yes build links doesnt matter from where. mtc