Don't expect much boost in rankings from forum signature links. They used to be great but the value of these links have been discounted regarding SERP boost. But yes, you can get targeted traffic from sig links if the ad is appropriate.
The best way is if it's in a sticky, sticky threads are always relevant because they always get traffic and don't drop off the end of the world
Hadnt thought of that - thats why there are so many people who give one word answers for stickied topics! One of those moments where you just slap your forehead and say d'oh!
Lol, this one is probably the best, it's not about quality in your or my eyes, it's about quality in googles eyes and this forum ranks very well in SERPS
Yes there is a benefit both from the link itself but also in terms of gaining clicks to your site. I would certainly say not to use this technique as your only seo activity. Coupled with blog posting, article submissions and general link building, it can be a nice addition.
Being a low quality link, it can hurt your SEO efforts. Google has filters for excessive low quality links. It depends really on what level of traffic you're getting from your links and how relevant it is. Unless it's pretty good it won't be worth posting just to get a link.
Even if it helps, I suppose that Google will try to reduce the effect since it does not say anything about relevance.
It depends to the forum, for example, a signature from this forum is worthless, because search engines like Google know many people spam like crazy(for example,your casino link). But by experience, some forums really help to boost rankings. I have a science site, science forums really helped, they bring traffic too.
very interesting any lil bit does help as most of us are all striving for the same thing. Be interesting to see what forums are top rated along this topic
Hi, I guess forum signatures do help to boost google ranking. Even if it does not, it is still worthwhile having your website URL in forum signature as you will attract fellow forum members to visit your website and you will get targeted traffic.
SMF based forums are often dofollow in their signatures. Check on each one, but googling for SMF forum on your keyword topic, combined with posts and a signature linking with your keywords may add some help!
This is my own feedback regarding DP and signature: I never did anything regarding link building for the online tool I put in my signature. Fews years after, 50% of the traffic still comes from DP and links have been naturally built by happy DP users Regards Thibaut
It will help you even if it's just a little bit. You will get a better advantage by posting in forums related to your content. Also, make sure the links are not nofollow.