A hyperlink pointing from your website to another domain. Adds credibility when linking to authoritative sources.
An external link (or outbound link) points from your site to a different domain. Some SEOs fear "leaking PageRank," but linking out is actually healthy.
Set external links to open in a new tab (target="_blank") so you don't lose the user, but don't be afraid to link to high-quality relevant sites.
Browse related definitions in the same glossary category.
Anchor Text
The clickable text in a hyperlink. Using descriptive anchor text helps search engines understand the linked page's content.
Backlink
An incoming link from another website to your site. High-quality backlinks are a major ranking factor.
Backlink Profile
The collection of all inbound links pointing to a website. A healthy profile has diverse, high-quality sources.
Disavow File
A file submitted to Google to ignore specific backlinks considered harmful or spammy.
Link Building
The process of acquiring backlinks from other websites. A core component of off-page SEO.
Link Detox
The process of identifying and disavowing toxic or spammy backlinks that could harm a website's ranking or incur a Google penalty.
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