Definitions

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  • noun Internet A hyperlink to a webpage from an external website.

Etymologies

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back +‎ link

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Examples

  • May this article be copied and used as long as the resource box including the backlink is included in. to the photo printing

    Original Photo | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • The name backlink refers to the fact that the link is pointing back to a different website.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • Since our comments are high quality ones, (with atleast 30 words) and relevant to the articles subject, we provide you with a High Quality, High PR, Highly Relevant backlink, that is absolutely capable of boosting your rankings.

    Digital Point Forums MindBlogger 2010

  • A backlink is a link back to your website from a different domain.

    A Picture's Worth 2009

  • While a backlink is a type of referral, it also can be a measure of your website's reputation.

    earlyspinblog.com early 2008

  • Basically a backlink is a one way link or url coming into your site from another.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • The project was named BackRub (yes, a play on the word "backlink").

    10 Neat Facts About Google 2009

  • It was not my intention to build this kind of backlink stock but it happened.

    Anti-Nofollow FUD - Anil Dash 2005

  • After creating the profile on the forum we then need you to fill in the pre-written "about me section" and put in a "backlink" in the signature page (if applicable).

    Freelancer.com - New Projects 2010

  • The best kind of backlink you can get is a free one.

    Bookmarking Social 2009

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