Link Building

Outbound Link

Quick definition

An outbound link (or external link) is a hyperlink from your website to a page on another website.

Outbound links are useful and expected. They help readers and signal to Google that your content is well-researched and connected to the broader web.

Linking out to authoritative sources doesn't 'leak PageRank' in any meaningful way — it builds context. Google's John Mueller has repeatedly confirmed that good outbound links are a positive signal.

Use outbound links for original research, supporting data, and authoritative references. Avoid linking to spammy or irrelevant sites and use rel='nofollow' or 'sponsored' on any paid placements.

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