Nofollow Backlinks
Nofollow links from relevant, visible websites add natural diversity to your profile and can still send real visitors and brand exposure.
What’s Included
- Relevant publishers chosen for audience and visibility
- Review of traffic and editorial standards
- Contextual placement with branded or natural anchors
- Recommendations on balancing with dofollow links
- Check that each page is indexable and the link is visible to readers
- Live link report with URL, anchor and attribute
Nofollow links are often dismissed as worthless for SEO, but that view is outdated. Every naturally earned backlink profile contains them, because major platforms, news sites and communities apply nofollow by default. A profile with no nofollow links at all can look engineered. And a nofollow mention on a widely read publication can drive more qualified visitors than a dozen obscure dofollow links.
We place nofollow backlinks on reputable, relevant websites where your brand deserves to appear: industry publications, news outlets, resource lists and established blogs. They work best as part of a balanced campaign alongside dofollow placements, supporting diversity, brand searches and referral traffic rather than acting as a primary ranking lever.
What Are Nofollow Backlinks?
Nofollow backlinks are links that carry the rel="nofollow" attribute, which tells search engines not to treat the link as an endorsement. Related attributes include rel="sponsored" for paid links and rel="ugc" for user-generated content.
Since 2019, Google treats these attributes as hints rather than strict directives, meaning it may choose to use some nofollow links for discovery or ranking. You shouldn't expect nofollow links to move rankings on their own, but they contribute to a natural profile, brand recognition and traffic.
Why Include Nofollow Backlinks in Your Strategy?
Natural link profile
A healthy mix of followed and nofollow links looks more like links earned organically.
Referral traffic
Links on visible, relevant pages can send interested visitors regardless of attribute.
Brand exposure
Appearing on respected publications builds familiarity and can increase branded searches.
Access to big platforms
Many large news and media sites only offer nofollow or sponsored links.
Lower risk
Nofollow and sponsored links align with Google's guidance for paid or promotional links.
Possible hint value
Google may use nofollow links as hints, so they are not automatically ignored.
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A clear, managed workflow from brief to verified live placement.
Review your profile
We look at your current follow/nofollow balance and gaps against competitors.
Select publishers
We shortlist relevant, high-visibility sites where a mention makes sense.
Place mentions
Content and links are placed naturally, using branded or descriptive anchors.
Report
You receive live URLs and attributes for every placement.
Nofollow vs Sponsored vs UGC Attributes
| Attribute | Intended use | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| rel="nofollow" | Links you don't want to endorse | News sites, platforms, general editorial |
| rel="sponsored" | Paid or advertising links | Sponsored posts, affiliate links |
| rel="ugc" | User-generated content | Comments, forums, community posts |
| No attribute | Standard editorial link | Editorial articles, resource pages |
Who Is This For?
- Sites with heavily dofollow profiles that need natural diversity
- Brands seeking exposure on large media platforms
- Businesses that value referral traffic and brand searches
- Companies in regulated niches that prefer sponsored or nofollow placements
What to Consider Before Buying Nofollow Backlinks
- Nofollow links are unlikely to improve rankings on their own; treat them as supporting links.
- Their value comes mainly from visibility, so choose pages people actually read.
- Don't buy nofollow links from low-quality sites just for ratio; that adds nothing.
- In restricted niches such as casino, gambling, CBD, adult, crypto, health, finance and legal, sponsored or nofollow tagging is often required by publishers and local rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do nofollow backlinks help SEO?
Indirectly. Google treats nofollow as a hint, so some value may pass, but the main benefits are a natural profile, referral traffic and brand visibility that can lead to more earned links.
Why would I pay for a nofollow link?
For the placement itself: exposure on a respected, relevant site that may not offer followed links. Many high-profile publications only allow nofollow or sponsored links.
How many nofollow links should I have?
There's no set number. Compare with naturally ranking competitors in your niche, which usually have a meaningful share of nofollow links.
Is a sponsored link the same as nofollow?
They're similar in effect, but rel="sponsored" specifically signals a paid relationship. Google recommends sponsored for paid placements, though nofollow is still accepted.
Can you mix nofollow and dofollow in one order?
Yes. Most campaigns we plan include both, weighted according to your current profile and goals.
Build a Natural, Balanced Link Profile
Add relevant nofollow placements alongside your followed links. Request a quote or view pricing.