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Using a URL Shortener and Passing the SEO Link Juice

Does using a URL shortener like azipURL or TinyURL not pass on the SEO link juice of having a backlink posted somewhere? “Ask David” answer: Actually, using a URL shortener like azipURL, TinyURL, or Bitly generally does pass on the … Continue reading

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Does posting your content on your Facebook page or Twitter count as backlinks for your website when you link to it? (or should I say “X” instead of Twitter?!)

No, posting your content on your Facebook page or Twitter does not count as backlinks for your website, even if you link to it. This is because social media links are typically marked as “nofollow” by search engines, which means … Continue reading

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