Links to an external site Discussion

Links to an external site Discussion
Links to an external site Discussion
Links to an external site Discussion
Week 1: AACN Essentials Self-Assessment (graded) 108108 unread replies.108108 replies. Download and open the AACN Essentials Self-Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Complete the self-assessment of your current comfort levels and total your score. If you are willing, please share your results with your classmates in your discussion post. (Remember, this is the starting point for our course and the start of the knowledge we will learn over 8 weeks). As you reflect on your score, identify areas where your knowledge could use improvement. Whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned nurse, it is important to keep in mind that all professional nurses are knowledge workers. What questions do you have as they relate to nursing informatics and the AACN essentials?
What are external links?
External Links are hyperlinks that point at (target) any domain other than the domain the link exists on (source). In layman’s terms, if another website links to you, this is considered an external link to your site. Similarly, if you link out to another website, this is also considered an external link.
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Link Anchor Text
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Use descriptive keywords in anchor text that reflect the same topic or keywords the target page is trying to target. It’s not necessary to use the same keyword text every time—in fact, doing so can trigger spam detectors. Instead, strive for a variety of anchor text that enhances context and usability for your users—and for search engines, as well.
External Link Defined
An external link is a link that points at an external domain.
that external links are the most important source of ranking power.
External links pass link equity (ranking power) differently than because the search engines consider them as third-party votes.
Top SEOs don’t believe that the “title” link attribute is used for rankings purposes.