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title: "How many types of links are used in SEO technique?"  
description: "How many types of links are used in SEO technique?"  
author: "Anonymous User"  
published: 2020-12-11  
updated: 2025-01-11  
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category: "digital marketing"  
tags: ["seo", "digital marketing", "search engine optimization"]  
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# How many types of links are used in SEO technique?

How many types of links are used in SEO [technique](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/93922/why-c-sharp-programmers-use-properties-technique-in-c-sharp-programming) ?

- [Internal Links](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/304917/internal-links-for-seo-how-they-help-your-ranking)
- [Outbound links](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12704/inbound-and-outbound-links)
- Inbound links
- [External](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12810/how-to-connect-tablet-to-external-monitor-or-flat-screen-tv-using-computer-adapters) Links
- Outbond Links

## Replies

### Reply by Khushi Singh

In SEO, several link elements are employed in utilization to enhance the efficiency, prestige, and ranking of websites. The following [links](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/415/css3-links) are grouped depending on the kind of link it is and where it is applied. Here are the main types of links:

## 1. Backlinks (Inbound Links):

Other websites which are directing their links to your website.

These are essential for creating domain relevancy and web ranking.

Example: A blog post whose content will lead the reader to another post on my website for further information.

**2. [Internal](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/773/describe-the-accessibility-modifier-protected-internal) Links:**

Hypertext links bind one webpage to another, but both web pages are contained within the same website.

SEO-friendly sitemap helps users to find the location of the site and enable the search engines to understand the structure of your site.

Example: A homepage providing a link to a services page.

## 3. Outbound Links (External Links):

Web page references are Hyperlinks from your website leading to other web sites.

Applied to enable the reader to get more information or gain a reference to support the content of the writing.

Example: Directions to provide supporting data to the current study by referring readers to a research article.

## 4. Do-Follow Links:

Those that transfer link juice (ranking ability) from one website to another.

These links are important in SEO as they act to help build the linked site’s authority.

Example: A blog post that leads to another site without limitation.

## 5. No-Follow Links:

The links are not considered to transfer link equity but ensure traffic and visibility.

It was employed to exclude some sites or when it comes to paid links.

Example: A sponsored link with the attribute rel="nofollow".

Such links can be used in combination to make up an effective SEO plan best for ranking, driving traffic and great usability.\


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