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Backlinking: Should I include the "/" or not?

by Apollo-Articles
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Hi Everyone my domain and pages look like:

http://www.mywebsite.com/

http://www.mywebsite.com/keyword1/

When I backlink using anchor links should I link them so it looks like:

http://www.mywebsite.com/keyword1/

Or

http://www.mywebsite.com/keyword1

Is there any disadvantage into not include the slash?

Many thanks,

Sam
#backlinking #include
  • Profile picture of the author StephanAdams
    when backlinking use the link that google shows you on the results page.

    your welcome
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    • Profile picture of the author usta
      With or without the / are the same.
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    • Profile picture of the author paulgl
      Originally Posted by StephanAdams View Post

      when backlinking use the link that google shows you on the results page.

      your welcome
      LOL!! That's friggin funny!

      Since you are making the decision, it really does not matter. It's
      the same page. Google can figure it out.

      Consistency is the key, and if you expect people to link to
      you, they probably will not use the slash. So, you should
      not do likewise.

      There's no disadvantage either way. Some people have some
      misguided conception that it matters. In the long run, it doesn't.

      Paul
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  • Profile picture of the author Apollo-Articles
    Thanks Paul,

    So I won't worry about linking with the slash.

    Many thanks,

    Sam
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