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So my website is still in its infancy stages as I still go through my training here at WA. Currently, I am on Course 2 in the regular training and I want to know if I should or

Linking to more authoritative sites can be a good thing. In fact, The Yoast SEO program includes having a link as one of the things they check off.

If you add link, make sure it is set to open to "new page " so that you do send the visitor away from your website by closing your page when they click on the link.

Good to know Sondra. Thanks for your response!

Great question, Tom.

I personally link to other sites in posts and articles I write. I try to add quality, authoritative sites so that readers can learn more about a particular subject. I think this adds to the user experience.

I do not ask for permission because it is a common practice. I assume the site owner is too busy to review and approve every link they have to their sites.

Here is a link to an article about why you should like out to other websites:

https://moz.com/blog/5-reasons-you-should-link-out-to-others-from-your-website

And speaking of links.... that was a great one. Thanks Glen! And that was my point, exactly.

I appreciate the insight and the quick response. Also, thank you for your service to our great nation. “Fair winds and following seas, Sir.” I wish you lots of success in 2018 and I look forward to getting to know you more, here at WA.

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Should I or should I not add links to other websites?

Should I or should I not add links to other websites?

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So my website is still in its infancy stages as I still go through my training here at WA. Currently, I am on Course 2 in the regular training and I want to know if I should or

Linking to more authoritative sites can be a good thing. In fact, The Yoast SEO program includes having a link as one of the things they check off.

If you add link, make sure it is set to open to "new page " so that you do send the visitor away from your website by closing your page when they click on the link.

Good to know Sondra. Thanks for your response!

Great question, Tom.

I personally link to other sites in posts and articles I write. I try to add quality, authoritative sites so that readers can learn more about a particular subject. I think this adds to the user experience.

I do not ask for permission because it is a common practice. I assume the site owner is too busy to review and approve every link they have to their sites.

Here is a link to an article about why you should like out to other websites:

https://moz.com/blog/5-reasons-you-should-link-out-to-others-from-your-website

And speaking of links.... that was a great one. Thanks Glen! And that was my point, exactly.

I appreciate the insight and the quick response. Also, thank you for your service to our great nation. “Fair winds and following seas, Sir.” I wish you lots of success in 2018 and I look forward to getting to know you more, here at WA.

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