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    • SirMax
      SirMax last edited by

      Are there any SEO benefits drawn from creating backlinks with Google url shortener service(especially for the very deep links) or for the do-follow link juice I have to use a complete address?

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      • Vahe.Arabian
        Vahe.Arabian last edited by

        It would be better to use the complete address for the following reasons:

        (1) This can be cited across other websites, which can help your site build more links

        (2) Depending on the URL shortner service (in this instance Google does), does/doesnot contain a 301 redirect, which means either way you would be loosing some link juice value you would have otherwise received for a page.

        Hope this helps,

        Vahe

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        • DaveGerecht
          DaveGerecht last edited by

          A big drawback for using Google URL Shortener for anything is that it is not private. Simply add '.info' to the end of the goo.gl url and you ahve all the juicy data you need.

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          • loopyal
            loopyal @DaveGerecht last edited by

            Thank you David,

            I didn't know that!

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            • rafa1984
              rafa1984 last edited by

              so for what i sean short links are use fore social media, for instance i have a kids shoes and cloth store and use facebook to get in contact with coustumers  and use bit.ly for my blog post where I share tips for parents

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