On-Page SEO

External Link

Quick Definition

An external link is a hyperlink from your page to a page on another domain.

In context

Linking out to authoritative sources is a positive signal — it shows you've done your research. Avoid linking only to competitors. Use rel='nofollow' for paid or untrusted external links.

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