URL Receives Both Follow and Nofollow Internal Links
- December 7, 2025
- Links, Link Attributes
Element Code: LI-017
Quick Reference
Issue: Page receives internal links with mixed follow/nofollow attributes
Impact: Inconsistent signals, potential configuration issue
Fix: Standardize approach; usually remove nofollow from internal links
Detection: Screaming Frog, Sitebulb
What Is This Issue?
When a page receives some followed and some nofollowed internal links, it indicates inconsistent linking practices. This is usually unintentional.
Why This Matters for Your Website
While not critically harmful, this inconsistency suggests configuration issues and may reduce link equity flow.
How to Fix This Issue
- Audit links: Find where nofollow is being added
- Standardize: Internal links generally should not be nofollowed
- Fix sources: Often a plugin or template issue
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Shows link attributes
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
This page gets some followed and some nofollowed internal links. This is inconsistent. Generally, internal links should not have nofollow unless you have a specific reason.
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