EDU & GOV Links? - Page 2

ewc21 · 08-07-2006, 11:49 PM

Just because they include .edu and .gov means these TLDs are given extra weight than the others.

tsi · 08-08-2006, 06:56 PM

I once read that you can get extra mojo for your page by linking OUT to a .gov or other authority website. Not sure about .mil or .edu though.

Has anybody else heard this?

awall19s brother · 08-09-2006, 04:46 AM

well as long as it is themed towards your site....i dont think it will give extra mojo than any other site that would have the same kinda pr you linked to

EricBlackwell · 08-09-2006, 10:05 AM

It is interesting that SEOmoz gives it extra weight in his PageStrength calc. i personally do not beleive that it adds anything, but it is kind of difficult to test this one out empirically.

Best

Eric

KevinJB · 08-10-2006, 08:44 AM

Pagestrength gives extra weight to incoming edu and gov links, not outgoing ones.

A.N.Onym · 08-10-2006, 09:42 PM

The thing is that though Google does not specifically give more weight just for the .edu or .gov TLD, those links and sites are still more valuable than the rest of the websites. This is what Matt said in the video, btw, so don't just simply disregard the value of .edu links.

.edu sites are generally more focused, have top quality, unique content and are also considered to be as link hubs. So getting a link from such a site, let alone if its from a high PR page, is better than most links out there (directories, article banks, etc).

The best link you can get is a visible link in front of your target audience, though, at all times.

ewc21 · 08-15-2006, 10:11 PM

Just because PageStrength includes these domains does not mean they are more important than the others.

John Scott · 08-16-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ewc21

Just because PageStrength includes these domains does not mean they are more important than the others.

Correct.

spider ninja · 08-16-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrblogs

The trouble with .ac and .edu domains is that many are host to students pages (university webservers) and therefore are about as reliable as geocities, with the rules perhaps a bit more strict.

This is very true...nice idea for getting links...offer to buy their dorm pizza ;-)

kiviniar · 08-20-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ewc21

Just because PageStrength includes these domains does not mean they are more important than the others.

Well hope that is not the case...

Plan to squeeze a fewwwwwwww edu for my seo contest...
Keeping my fingers crossed

bermuda · 08-20-2006, 02:10 AM

In addition to some edu and gov links that are important, certain links from highly famous websites like CNN and BBC can do wonders as well. So .com domians if from very hot sources can be of great importance.

kiviniar · 08-20-2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bermuda

In addition to some edu and gov links that are important, certain links from highly famous websites like CNN and BBC can do wonders as well. So .com domians if from very hot sources can be of great importance.

well wish i could get a wiki....

and ya if you get one from w3.org .... thats would be an instant PR10