Can I hide certain links in my Webflow navbar and footer from Google for SEO purposes?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, you can hide certain links in your Webflow navbar and footer from Google for SEO purposes by using the "nofollow" attribute. Adding the "nofollow" attribute to a link tells search engines not to crawl or index that specific link. This can be useful when you have links in your navigation or footer that are not important for search engine visibility or that you don't want search engines to follow.

To hide certain links from Google in your Webflow navbar and footer, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your Webflow project and go to the page where the navbar or footer is located.

  2. Select the element (link) that you want to hide from Google.

  3. In the Element Settings panel on the right-hand side of the Webflow Designer, click on the "Settings" tab.

  4. Scroll down to the "Attributes" section.

  5. Click on the "+" button next to "Attributes" to add a new attribute.

  6. In the "Attribute Name" field, enter "rel" (without quotes).

  7. In the "Attribute Value" field, enter "nofollow" (without quotes).

  8. Save your changes and publish your site.

By adding the "nofollow" attribute to the link, you are signaling to search engines that they should not follow or consider the link for SEO purposes. This can help you control which pages and links are given importance from an SEO perspective, allowing you to optimize your website's structure and internal linking for better search engine rankings.

Note: It's important to use the "nofollow" attribute sparingly and only when necessary. Overusing it may result in search engines not crawling or indexing important pages or links on your website that you want to be indexed and ranked.

Additional Questions:

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