Another links test...

[mvandemar]

Ok, so, in a theory testing kind of mood today.

Here is one to test another assertion that people make, yet I have never seen a test for. I have heard that Google only gives weight to the first link it finds going to a specific page from a single page. If that is true, then only one of these two links should count:

bortlebotts

gumbnunnies

Any guesses or theories as to what will happen on this one...?

-Michael

[pittbug]

I've never tested it, but I believe that both will be counted, not just the first to appear in the code.... I guess we'll find out in a few days.

[Jocelyn]

If I remember well, the test was done a long time ago by seo-guy... and the first link found in the code was the one that counted. But that was centuries ago, so I think a new test is the best to show this is still the case or not.

[A.N.Onym]

Both should count

[kichus]

I prefer more than one test to conclude on this.... if possible from different referral sites. IMHO

[Wit]

IF the second link doesn't count at all, then it might be wise to rethink our strategies of having a hyperlinked logo at the top of a page and a keyword-rich text link at the bottom, both pointing back to the homepage of our site

I'm curious. Great test

[tresmom]

I have never heard this. Don't believe it though. I think both count. Maybe one higher than the other though.

[mvandemar]

Well, I'll be!

Guess what guys, the page being linked to is only ranking for the first one:

http://www.google.com/search?q=bortl...e=off&filter=0

Second anchor text is only showing for the actual post, cause it's on page text:

http://www.google.com/search?q=gumbn...e=off&filter=0

I never would have guessed that. Wit, you are right... the linked logo concept might have to be re-thought. So, any other thoughts on this one?

-Michael

[Jocelyn]

So it's still like before...

The picture has a good ALT and it should help... but nothing beats a good juicy text anchor.

[mvandemar]

So it's still like before...

The picture has a good ALT and it should help... but nothing beats a good juicy text anchor.

Well, no... if you have the logo hyperlinked, then have a homepage link in the nav (with actual anchor text), the second one might not count.

-Michael