I think you share well and your links reflect it.

Even if no one clicks the links, you can still flow authority.

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If a blogger includes one link, I often click it. If they include 100, I usually move on. I’d much rather hear a little bit about why they’re linking to a particular site, than just have a big list without knowing why I should click them. I think that with link love “it’s the thought that counts,” so it still counts even if no one clicks. But people should always try to acknowledge the link…though I’ve missed a few acknowledgments myself…especially when someone links to me from a non-English blog.

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LOL…I just link you for my post today. Anyway, I only link when it’s a quality link this way my readers will appreciate it more and actually click through. I do however appreciate all the link love that I get from other bloggers and I’m tempted to reciprocate immediately. But I control myself and make a note to link back later on.

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I post surprisingly few links within my articles. Need to do more of it. It all comes down to intention. I will link to other blogs if I think my audience will benefit from it. As for acknowledgement and link love, I do my best to thank bloggers who link to me, but frankly, there aren’t enough hours in the day to keep track of all of it. In the end, you don’t give love to get love. You give it without expectation.

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I think that if you find an interesting post on another blog that’s related to what you’re talking about, it’s a good idea to link to that post. That way your readers have the option of reading more on the subject matter if they want to. Also, I think that when you add links from other blogs to yours you’re networking with people whose work you enjoy. Even though I’ve just recently started blogging regularly. I’ve already had a few blogs linking back to posts that I’ve written and I really like that. I have to start doing that on my blog.

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I usually click links within blog posts when I feel that this link is being put for additional information, so I open it in another window to check it and then get back to the original article, aside from that, I don’t prefer to distract my mind by clicking many links when I am reading a certain subject.

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Hi J.D.

Thank you.

That is true, isn’t it? Authority can be gained by the links we insert.

Hi Debbie,

Yes, often a new and interesting blog can be found by clicking on links.

Sometimes you don’t know that someone linked to your blog. I check the inbound links section and use Google Alerts, but some still slip through.

Hi Hunter,

The posts that include dozens of links are overwhelming. I will often bookmark the post and go back to it later.

Hi Chase,

Yes, links can take away from the blog post. If it’s a post that is written as a recap of great resources, I don’t mind as all of the links are in one spot.

I set up my Blogging Buddies page as a thank you to all that take time to comment. My biggest problem is keeping it updated. Time gets away from me.

Hi Chris,

I just read your blog post. Thank you for the link and your kind words.

Re: counting visitors, my favorite stats program is AWStats (it’s free), and Google Analytics is another good one (free also).

Hi Natural,

You do bring up a good point. Some blogger feel by linking out they well lose visitors. The truth is, linking out often makes establishes you as an authority figure, and people will come back to see who else you recommend or are reading.

Hi Mark,

I agree. We don’t give link love to get link love. As in life, that’s not what “love” is about.

Hi JEMi

It is important to provide quality links, isn’t it? And I notice, you always do, and you share an explanation as to why you’re linking. That’s a big help and the “linkees” are often seen in your comment section saying “thank you”.

BTW: That was an awesome post you did on Problogger. Congratulations on nailing that one.

Hi Marelisa,

Linking out can add value to your post (just as comments do). If someone is interested in a specific subject and you provide a link to another blog (or two), it puts that additional information at their fingertips. I think readers appreciate that.

Hi Vered,

Welcome to the BWAB community. It’s great to see you here.

I noticed on your “comment” post, you did a roundup (with links) showing your gratitude to loyal commenters. That’s a great way to promote your cyberfriend’s blogs.

Hi Sherif,

Opening links in a new window is a great idea. It lets you find out how relevant the links are.

Too many links can be a distraction, but if I trust the author’s judgment, I know they put them there for a good reason.

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I don’t give linky love in my posts as often as I should, mainly because I have such a limited time to do posting.

I do link a lot in my Pay It Forward Book Exchange posts. That takes some time.

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I add links at times to my posts if I think it’ll add to what I’m writing about. I appreciate links when they come in and always try to comment on the person’s blog who linked to me, however, I may miss a few.

I’m not sure how many people click links inside posts. I assume they do what I do and click them once in a while.

So what about you my dear, Barbara? Do you think linkers can over do it and do you click links in articles?

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I just did my first “round-up” style post, and it got a good response. You really do get what you give, so linking to others is important, but it doesn’t substitute for original content. But I do plan on linking more heavily when there’s great material I can share. If it’s good for the reader, it’s good for the blog.

I love to follow links from my favorite bloggers! I’m way more likely to click a link if the author has provided some context–either a firm recommendation or a specific notation that the link provides additional information.

As for link love, it all counts unless there’s a nofollow. Even so, if there’s a recommendation attached to it, it can only benefit both parties.

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Hi Sara,

Doing a “round up” type post is a great way to show “link love” and gratitude. The “linkees” (is that a word?) appreciate it, and may help them gain a little bit of traffic. It’s a great way to promote other blogs too.

Like you, I have found some great blogs by following links, especially those that CommentLuv provides.

The “no follow” is an issue especially with WordPress blogs. I installed a plugin named “linky love” to reverse that, but I don’t think its’ working right as I still see the “no follow” in comments.

I agree, if your heart is in the right place, link love is a good thing.

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Hi John,

That’s a good way of putting it. I’ve got to learn it first before I can teach it to others.

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Hi VagabondetteVA,

Yes, links can be over done. I like the idea you have of showing a list of “resources” at the end of a post. It gives your readers the option of clicking or not.

Link love is great, isn’t it?

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