Your Links are Good Here
And I’m still at it. As I mentioned yesterday, these plugins are absolutely addicting. Although, there was one thing that I thought we already had but apparently wasn’t reading closely enough. (Boy, I need to fix that problem of mine!) But serisouly, I really thought we did and I apparently totally misunderstood the whole concept. To be honest with you, I didn’t put that much thought into it because I wouldn’t see why someone would want it any other way – not to mention, you’d think something like this would come un-installed and then let the blogger make that decison.
Apparently most blog software comes with a “no follow tag” installed. Easy description … if our readers leave a comment and a link … it’s a dead-end street. This tag doesn’t allow the search engines to follow comment links. Uh why? I guess I understand because of all the comment spam BUT, hopefully you’re reading your comments anyway … it doesn’t take but a second or two to delete the comments you don’t want. Well, no sense in trying to figure that one out but, just so you know, I’ve broke the tag. So, feel free to leave us a comment and we’ll promise to share the link love. We appreciate our readers and more importantly, we appreciate the interactiveness and feedback. Isn’t that one of the best features of a blog?
Spammers Beware:
Just because we’ve decided to let the links “count” doesn’t mean you can leave us worthless comments just to get the link. Our comments ARE moderated and will continue to be so. Any “spammy links” or “non familiy-friendly links” or “links to spam sites, hate sites or anything of the like sites” will not be permitted and will not be published! So, don’t waste your time or ours. Move on
How to do it:
Depending on what blog platform you’re using, there’s a few different ways around it:
–> If you’re using WordPress, this plugin will do it for you.
–> If you’re using Moveable Type, this post will help you.
–> If you’re using Blogger, this site
This is all a part of the “U Comment – I Follow Movement” Are you a blogger on board? If so, drop us a quick reply and let us know. I promise we’ll let the search engines follow your link
Your fellow WAHM in success,
Anita
Topics: Business Stuff, Resources for Your Business | 19 Comments »
September 15th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
You know I was thinking Google was kicking comments out of backward links, but never thought it was a default of the blog itself. That actually makes much more sense. We’ll see if that’s really what it is, and I hope our visitors let us know if their comments are appearing in their backlinks! (If not, I might just go snooping after the next update!
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March 2nd, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I learn something new everyday! Thanks for sharing that info. I hope I’m not inadvertently stopping my visitor’s links from being followed as well. While I don’t read and post to blogs for traffic, it’s certainly nice to know that the possibility’s there
December 18th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Great points here. I am addicted to plugins myself and I just installed a dofollow plugin. I think it’s important for readers to be encouraged to comment as they are the life-blood of your blog in a way. Thanks.
January 15th, 2009 at 8:54 am
This is what I was looking for. Thanks.
January 16th, 2009 at 6:30 am
I just find your blog. I must say that it is very good read. I will recommend it to my friends.
January 28th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Valuable information. TY
January 30th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
[...] disabled the No Follow Tags back in Sept of 07 and joined the U Comment – I Follow [...]
February 1st, 2009 at 10:30 pm
I enjoyed reading your post and really like your style. I have bookmarked for future visits …. Keep up the good work
February 5th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
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February 10th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
That was a great blog post. Most blogs are not even worth reading. Thanks for making this change.
February 12th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I really liked your blog!will chck back soon again thx
February 17th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Very nice information.
February 19th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Glad to have another dofollow blog to visit!:-
Your blog is already doing so well so this would be more of a “thank you” to your readers, I guess.
February 21st, 2009 at 8:09 pm
My blogs are set up to allow comments, but they cannot be brief (one-liners) nor do I approve comments that are “attaboy” in nature.
U Follow/I Follow is meant to remind people that their comments are welcome, but they have to be relevant. In other words, spammers need not stop by!
March 12th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I have a new blog and i like your posts but i can not produce quality posts like yours.Do you have any blogging secrets : ) ?
May 17th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Hey..how often do you update your blog? Any subscription?
May 18th, 2009 at 3:15 am
What an inspirational post. It’s great to see some unique content and interesting read for once. There is too much rubbish cycling around on blogs now, so keep up the great work!
June 11th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Thank you for this tip ! I was dying for this feature to be included in Blogger, and now finally….