The debate between absolute and relative links is still going on in the SEO world. Even though the relative and absolute values of each have been argued about, most SEO experts agree that absolute links are usually better.
Direct links Many people believe that absolute links are less likely to cause problems with search engine indexing. Many conclude that this is adequate justification, even if it shouldn’t matter.
Additionally, content scrapers and RSS providers may be used to “repurpose” your content in a legal manner (or not). Shouldn’t your website get a respectable backlink in any case? In this case, absolute links are favourable. Even if this is a minor issue, it is nonetheless vital to consider.
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