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Link Exchange

Quick Definition

A link exchange is when two sites agree to link to each other, often called reciprocal linking.

In context

Direct link exchanges between unrelated sites are a Google guideline violation. Natural cross-references between genuinely related content are fine; coordinated 'I'll link to you if you link to me' arrangements are link schemes.

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Related terms

Editorial Link

An editorial link is a backlink earned naturally because a publisher chose to link to your content as a citation or reference.

UGC Link (rel='ugc')

rel='ugc' marks links from user-generated content like comments, forum posts, and reviews.

PBN (Private Blog Network)

A PBN is a network of websites built or acquired specifically to link to a target site for ranking manipulation.

Sponsored Link (rel='sponsored')

rel='sponsored' is the proper attribute for paid links and sponsored content, replacing the more generic 'nofollow' for paid contexts.

Press Release

A press release is a formal announcement distributed to journalists and media outlets, often picked up by news sites and trade publications.

Anchor Text Distribution

Anchor text distribution is the mix of different anchor text types (branded, exact-match, partial-match, generic) across your inbound links.

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