Links to external sites

  • Unknown's avatar

    I am new to blogging and want to be sure i’m not doing the wrong thing. I have heard of blogs being suspended because of links they contain and i don’t understand what is a right or wrong link. I have a blog specifically about Wales, especially art, and i have links in my sidebar which go to Welsh Art Galleries, and are nothing to do with me specifically. Is this ok to do, or should i remove the links?

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  • Unknown's avatar

    Links to art galleries sound like you have them to enhance your readers’ knowledge about your topic, and are perfectly legitimate.

    Links such as these listed below from
    http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/

    Links to external services and vendors that include a unique identifier within the link destination to tie the link to your account.
    Personalized storefronts for services that use multi-level marketing or commission payout methods.
    Links to file sharing services or link redirectors that give you “credits” or payment when visitors click on the links or download the files.
    Links to pay-per-click services.

    (in other works, links to things which make you money)

  • Unknown's avatar

    Thank you for that information. My links are just as you say, to enhance my readers knowledge of what my blog is about. I’m just a normal blogger and not out to try and make money or lead people astray etc, i just wanted to be sure i’m not breaking any rules. Thank you, i understand now.

  • Unknown's avatar

    You are welcome. Happy blogging.

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