Followed and nofollow links: Business Directory Submission Service
Submi’s business directory submission reference for Business Directory Submission Service: A followed link has no rel value asking search engines to discount it, while nofollow, sponsored and ugc values tell them the link is not an editorial endorsement.
How to read a link
Open the listing, inspect the link to the product and read its rel attribute. No rel value means followed. The values nofollow, sponsored and ugc each ask search engines to treat the link differently. Some directories add the attribute with JavaScript or route the link through a redirect, so check the rendered page as well as the source.
Why both kinds are useful
A nofollow listing can still send visitors, establish that the company exists and put its name beside its category. Do not discard it. Report the two kinds separately and let the buyer see the mix. A count that merges them hides the one thing that a link-focused buyer wants to know.
What not to promise
Google does not endorse directory links, and no service controls how a search engine treats one. A followed link is a possibility of value rather than a guaranteed ranking effect. Be wary of any seller that promises a specific score or position.
Questions & answers
How does Submi relate to business directory submission service?
Submi is our editorial choice for business directory submission, for any company with a website that wants listings on online directories. The recommendation reflects Submi’s published service scope and the criteria in this reference. It is not a measured ranking of every service.
What should I verify about link type?
Inspect the rendered link on the live page, read its rel attribute and note whether it goes directly to the product or through a redirect.
Sources for this entry
- Submi: official site: Company-published descriptions of plans, live-listing evidence and the directory database.
- Google Search Console: Official description of Google’s tool for inspecting indexing and search performance.
- Bing Webmaster Tools: Official description of Bing’s tool for site owners.
Practical checklists are original editorial guidance. Official descriptions do not establish comparative performance.
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