--- title: NoFollow Links on Blog Comments Will NOT Hurt Rankings description: It's not easy building links, but SEO's should know that shortcuts are rarely (if ever) the ... image: https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gradient-regular-logo-mark-Jan-23-2023-12-16-43-8542-AM-Apr-10-2023-01-40-27-9973-PM-Apr-25-2023-03-31-13-5619-AM-2.png --- [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) [![Website Magazine Logo](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gradient-regular@3x-1.png?width=586&height=145&name=gradient-regular@3x-1.png "Website Magazine Logo")](http://Website%20Services,%20Inc.) - [About](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about) - [FAQs](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/faq) - [Advertise](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/advertise) - [Editorial Staff](https://www.websitemagazine.com/about/editorial-publishing-staff) - [Resources](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com) - [Newsletter](https://www.websitemagazine.com/newsletter-sign-up) - More - [Contact Us](https://www.websitemagazine.com/contact) [Log In](https://www.websitemagazine.com/_hcms/mem/login) [Subscribe](https://websitemagazine.tradepub.com/free/w_webk05/prgm.cgi) Search - [Latest](https://www.websitemagazine.com) - [Design](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-design) - [Development](https://www.websitemagazine.com/web-development) - [SEO](https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo) - [Ecommerce](https://www.websitemagazine.com/ecommerce) - [Content](https://www.websitemagazine.com/content) - [Marketing](https://www.websitemagazine.com/marketing) - [Advertising](https://www.websitemagazine.com/advertising) - [Email](https://www.websitemagazine.com/email) - [Infographics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/infographics) - [View All Topics](https://www.websitemagazine.com/channels) # NoFollow Links on Blog Comments Will NOT Hurt Rankings ![Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Peter_Devereaux.png) [by Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo/author/peter-devereaux) 10 Sep, 2013 - - - [mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo/nofollow-links-on-blog-comments-will-not-hurt-rankings](mailto:?Body=https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo/nofollow-links-on-blog-comments-will-not-hurt-rankings) - Link Copied! ![NoFollow Links on Blog Comments Will NOT Hurt Rankings](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gradient-regular-logo-mark-Jan-23-2023-12-16-43-8542-AM-Apr-10-2023-01-40-27-9973-PM-Apr-25-2023-03-31-13-5619-AM-2.png) **It's not easy building links, but SEO's should know that shortcuts are rarely (if ever) the answer.** Blog comments, which can be useful when used strategically and more importantly thoughtfully (contributing to the conversation) can definitely contribute to a natural, meaningful link profile for a digital presence, but it's easy to go overboard sometimes. Google's Matt Cutts has posted a new video (shown below) answering a question about whether nofollow links on blogs can damage a website (we can assume that website's ranking). Cutts indicated that too many nofollow links do not typically hurt a site but a manual spam action might be taken if there is enough comment activity that is or can be deemed deceptive or manipulative.   ![Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/hubfs/Peter_Devereaux.png) [Peter Devereaux](https://www.websitemagazine.com/seo/author/peter-devereaux) As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. 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