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    • MultiAdE
      MultiAdE Subscriber last edited by

      I read some old (10+ years) information on whether footer backlinks from the websites that design agencies build are seen as spammy and potentially cause a negative effect.

      We have over 150 websites that we have built over the last few years, all with sitewide footer backlinks back to our homepage (designed and managed by COMPANY NAME).

      Semrush flags some of the links as potential spammy links.

      What are the current thoughts on this type of footer backlink?

      Are we better to have 1 dofollow backlink and the rest of the website nofollow from each domain?

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      • PikashowGuru
        PikashowGuru last edited by

        please tell me how to increased DR/DA of my Site https://pikashowguru.com. kindly suggest the best and simple way. thanks in advanced

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        • Carteraiden
          Carteraiden last edited by

          I agree with you

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          • CloutsySMM
            CloutsySMM @MultiAdE last edited by

            @MultiAdE said in Footer backlink for/to Web Design Agency:

            I read some old (10+ years) information on whether footer backlinks from the websites that design agencies build are seen as spammy and potentially cause a negative effect.

            We have over 150 websites that we have built over the last few years, all with sitewide footer backlinks back to our homepage (designed and managed by COMPANY NAME).

            Semrush flags some of the links as potential spammy links.

            What are the current thoughts on this type of footer backlink?

            Are we better to have 1 dofollow backlink and the rest of the website nofollow from each domain?

            Footer backlinks, especially sitewide ones, can sometimes be viewed as spammy by search engines if they’re not contextually relevant. While it was a common practice years ago, algorithms today focus more on the quality and relevance of links. If SEMrush flags some of these links as spammy, it's a signal that they could potentially harm your SEO. A better approach would be to use a single dofollow backlink on each site’s homepage and mark the rest as nofollow to avoid any potential penalties while still gaining some link equity.

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            • Sreekumar1
              Sreekumar1 @MultiAdE last edited by

              @MultiAdE said in Footer backlink for/to Web Design Agency:

              I read some old (10+ years) information on whether footer backlinks from the websites that design agencies build are seen as spammy and potentially cause a negative effect.
              We have over 150 websites that we have built over the last few years, all with sitewide footer backlinks back to our homepage (designed and managed by COMPANY NAME).
              Semrush flags some of the links as potential spammy links.
              What are the current thoughts on this type of footer backlink?
              Are we better to have 1 dofollow backlink and the rest of the website nofollow from each domain?

              As I'm working at a Web Development Company in New Jersey, we've been reviewing our approach to footer backlinks on the 150+ websites we've built.

              Footer backlinks, especially when sitewide and dofollow, can sometimes be flagged as spammy by tools like Semrush and potentially cause negative SEO effects. To avoid this, a more balanced approach is recommended: using 1 dofollow backlink per site, linking back to the homepage, and marking any additional backlinks as nofollow. This reduces the risk of being penalized while still providing some SEO value.

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              • fgsdgsdfdgfhvb
                fgsdgsdfdgfhvb last edited by

                I read some old (10+ years) information on whether footer backlinks from the websites that Stencillo design agencies build are seen as spammy and potentially cause a negative effect.

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                • Richard_Plus8
                  Richard_Plus8 last edited by

                  From my experience Google's search algorithms primarily focus on factors that reflect the relevance and quality of the content to user queries, rather than the presence of specific types of links like those in client website footers to a web designer or company. These footer links, often labeled as "designed by [Web Designer's Name]," are typically used for branding and attribution rather than for improving SEO.

                  Links that are widespread across many pages of a website, like those found in footers, are typically less impactful than contextual links found within the body content of a site. Google understands that footer links are more about site design and structure than a genuine recommendation or editorial endorsement. So we do add[Website Designed by Plus 8 Digital or Web Development & SEO rather than the location based links such as web design in Eastbourne or website design in Brighton for example.

                  It's more about accreditation and brand but with that said without them I think domain authority would drop.

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                  • davidjhons
                    davidjhons @dahmon90 last edited by

                    @dahmon90 Yes

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                    • krantiisa
                      krantiisa @krantiisa last edited by

                      You’re absolutely right about the role of footer links in SEO and user experience. They serve as a navigational aid, allowing users to access important pages easily. Moreover, they contribute to SEO by enhancing the crawling and indexing of web pages. However, it’s crucial to use them judiciously to avoid penalties from search engines like Google for manipulative practices.

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                      • krantiisa
                        krantiisa last edited by

                        Footer links are hyperlinks placed at the bottom (footer) section of a website. They can include links to social media profiles, contact information, copyright notices, or other internal pages. Properly optimized footer links can enhance user experience by providing quick access to relevant pages and help search engine bots crawl deeper within a site. Crawling and Indexing: Footer links allow search engine bots to index deeper pages more efficiently. They help distribute “link juice” throughout the site via interlinked articles. Overuse or poor optimization can make footer links appear spammy. Google may penalize sites if footer links are used solely to manipulate rankings.

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                        • getnoticedlocally
                          getnoticedlocally Subscriber last edited by

                          We also add Web Design in Hull in the footer of all our websites and I'm convinced it helps more than it hurts. I've read in a lot of places that Google advise against it, but I really don't think we'd be ranking as high as we are for local searches if we didn't do this.

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                          • aditya2016
                            aditya2016 last edited by

                            A footer backlink for a web design agency is a strategic and valuable element placed at the bottom of a webpage, serving the dual purpose of enhancing search engine optimization (SEO) and providing users with a direct link to the web design agency's website. In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where online visibility and user experience play pivotal roles, footer backlinks have emerged as a crucial tool for web design agencies to showcase their expertise, build credibility, and drive traffic.

                            At its core, a footer backlink is a hyperlink strategically embedded in the footer section of a website, typically under the heading "Web Design by [Marketing Agency]" or a similar attribution. This discreet yet impactful placement ensures that the backlink is present on every page of the website, creating a consistent and pervasive digital footprint. This not only aids in SEO efforts by contributing to the website's link profile but also establishes a clear connection between the website and the web design agency responsible for its creation.

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                            • Red-Giraffe
                              Red-Giraffe last edited by

                              we also build many web design in milton keynes. But i am not aware of this fact because we also added footer link with develop by our agency name so that we can get more business and grow individually.

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                              • miltoschar
                                miltoschar last edited by

                                We would like to post at the footer of some websites:
                                developed by Marketing Raccoon Eyes
                                So the question is: should we have this backlink, as dofollow or nofollow?

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                                • RuchirP
                                  RuchirP @MultiAdE last edited by

                                  @MultiAdE said in Footer backlink for/to Web Design Agency:

                                  I read some old (10+ years) information on whether footer backlinks from the websites that design agencies build are seen as spammy and potentially cause a negative effect.
                                  We have over 150 websites that we have built over the last few years, all with sitewide footer backlinks back to our homepage (designed and managed by COMPANY NAME).
                                  Semrush flags some of the links as potential spammy links.
                                  What are the current thoughts on this type of footer backlink?
                                  Are we better to have 1 dofollow backlink and the rest of the website nofollow from each domain?

                                  In the past, sitewide footer backlinks were commonly used by Digital Agencies as a way to showcase their work and generate traffic to their own websites. However, search engines have become more sophisticated in their evaluation of links, and there has been a shift towards emphasizing the quality and relevance of backlinks rather than quantity.

                                  Having a large number of sitewide footer backlinks with exact match anchor text from multiple domains can indeed raise flags in SEO tools like Semrush, as they might be seen as potentially spammy or manipulative. Search engines may interpret such links as an attempt to artificially boost rankings rather than a natural endorsement of your services.

                                  To maintain a healthy backlink profile, it's advisable to diversify your link sources and focus on acquiring high-quality backlinks from relevant and authoritative websites. While having a single dofollow backlink in the footer and making the rest of the website's links nofollow could be one approach, it's important to note that search engines can still recognize patterns and evaluate the overall link profile.

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                                  • dahmon90
                                    dahmon90 @konet last edited by

                                    @konet
                                    i agree with u...

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                                    • Kateparish
                                      Kateparish @MultiAdE last edited by

                                      @MultiAdE Sitewide footer backlinks to your homepage hold value, but maintaining balance is crucial. If Semrush flags potential spam, assess quality and relevance. One solution is to have one dofollow backlink while making the others nofollow. This helps mitigate negative effects while still maintaining a reasonable link presence. Remember to prioritize high-quality, relevant backlinks that enhance user value. Stay updated, avoid spam signals, and craft an effective strategy for long-term success.

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                                      • SERPreach
                                        SERPreach @MultiAdE last edited by

                                        @MultiAdE I personally don't believe removing them is a good idea unless you experience a great deal of negative difference in SERPs.

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                                        • irina_exp
                                          irina_exp @MultiAdE last edited by

                                          @MultiAdE Truth be told, it is better to avoid such references so that there are no negative consequences. At the moment everything is fine, but if there are a lot of them, and Google suddenly adds an innovation, it will be unpleasant.

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                                          • Stramark
                                            Stramark last edited by

                                            The latest insights are that Google will discard most sidewide links. The time of Google delivering penalties for this kind of behavior is behind us.

                                            So unless you have terrible rankings and or warnings in Search console let it be.

                                            Best practice for the future is to limit the amount of sidewide links to the necessary ones. Also it looks a bit spammy for the clients. "design by Company" is enough, if at all.

                                            Wouter - Online Marketing Bureau Stramark.nl

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                                            • konet
                                              konet last edited by

                                              In our case we saw it happening both on Moz and Semrush.

                                              Of course this must be a false positive. I haven't read in any official google page/post that we shouldn't do that.

                                              Just imagine what will happen to your Domain Authority Score if you remove 200 unique backlinks...

                                              So we just ignore it and move on.

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