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    • AutoEurope
      AutoEurope last edited by

      Hello

      I know that , in theory, a No Follow link should not be dangerous in any cause.

      My question is: Can a No Follow Press Release harm you?

      I watched the Matt Cutts Video about and was pretty clear that the answer is NO.

      I also read (Google Source) that all press releases should be no follow and with no rich anchor text.

      We agree till here, right?

      But what if the press release if part of a link network, bad quality or simply you have many many press releases from one of these PR networks? In this situation, the no follow link is still "safe" or do you think there is some danger?

      Im doing some "cleaning" and I would like to know your opinion about.

      Many Thanks for your help

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      • GPainter
        GPainter last edited by

        No-follow is no harm, even if its part of a link network the no-follow won't pass link juice. If you are worried about it though you can still disavow it as the user can still reach you via the links.

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        • chrissmithps
          chrissmithps last edited by

          Here is the link to Disavow ! https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/disavow-links-main

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          • AutoEurope
            AutoEurope last edited by

            Thank you folks !!!!

            Kind Regards

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