Why do google always show less back links than other search engines?

pauladkins · 05-17-2007, 03:51 PM

Hello All

I regularly analyse my back links and one thing I always notice is that I have less backlinks showing for Google.

This is across the around 20 sites I manage or help to manage.

Does anyone know why?

Cheers

Paul

Bagi Zoltán · 05-17-2007, 04:13 PM

As far as I know google shows only a little part of the total number of the backlinks since the developers want to protect the site owners from their competitors. After you logged in into your webmaster account they will provide more information about the inlinks.

princess23 · 05-18-2007, 06:46 AM

^ you have a point

and maybe because Google only counts the relevant ones

andyf · 05-18-2007, 07:13 AM

Google just shows backlinks of sites which are indexed; so may be the reason it shows you less number.

iMoney · 05-30-2007, 10:48 PM

google uses a method called 'sampling' of backlinks, that's why

mandar-seo · 05-31-2007, 12:13 PM

The method 'sampling' could be the reason. But the most logical reason is that it wants to curb blind follow of linking pattern of successful websites. This way they are reducing the possibility of anybody tracing the successful websites for linking.

With regards,
Mandar Thosar

Jack21 · 05-31-2007, 02:47 PM

Well there are many pages where you put the link but most of them are "No folllow" links which does not have any importance in Google. Thus Google shows only those links which does not have the No follow tags.

usasportstraining · 05-31-2007, 09:22 PM

Grrr, "no follow"!!!

PuneetSeo · 06-05-2007, 01:20 PM

I have many backlinks which do not have "no follow" tag ... but still google is not showing as backlink to my site

may i know why is it so ??? and how to increase backlinks into google ???

Puneet M

usasportstraining · 06-05-2007, 02:10 PM

Google is just showing a "sample" of the backlinks. It is apparently to protect competitors from messing with one another's links and PR.

If you compare Alexa, Google, Yahoo, and MSN, they don't all show the same backlinks. They probably have different criteria as to what is a valid link and whether or not the linking site is actually indexed by these search engines.

sri_gan · 06-05-2007, 03:55 PM

Google show less numbers because of the sampling, however your complete back links count for the alogrithm will be different from what you see in visible.

Additionally if you see supplemental results, it means too many copies of same information especially all the reciprocal exchanges are failed to get a good PR for users because of this reason.

eqozonline · 06-05-2007, 06:24 PM

Google become's little smart when the time is to count back links but hey in webmaster tools you can see all of your back links

coolguy27 · 06-07-2007, 12:29 PM

Backlinks in Google appeared only in samples or random. They don't show the real backlinks of your page. I agree with bagi maybe Google is protecting site owners their competitors...That's why?

kijakarn · 06-07-2007, 03:36 PM

Google runs a true business ,every business should have hidden secret,so do the way he does and always let us do.

charlesgan · 06-13-2007, 03:38 AM

google backlink update once a few months... as i seeing now.
and its not updated since april.

so, i prefer to use yahoo site explorer to know the current link count.
updated almost daily.

05-17-2007, 03:51 PM	#1
pauladkins Newcomer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7	Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Hello All I regularly analyse my back links and one thing I always notice is that I have less backlinks showing for Google. This is across the around 20 sites I manage or help to manage. Does anyone know why? Cheers Paul __________________ http://www.thehomeloanshop.co.uk http://www.fasteronline.co.uk http://www.campsinternational.com

05-17-2007, 04:13 PM	#2
Bagi Zoltán iWEBTOOL Moderator Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hungary Posts: 1,855	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? As far as I know google shows only a little part of the total number of the backlinks since the developers want to protect the site owners from their competitors. After you logged in into your webmaster account they will provide more information about the inlinks. __________________ █ Time may come when you will need an excellent eCommerce shopping cart software █ free seo related web directory mérlegek Free shopping cart

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andyf Newcomer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Google just shows backlinks of sites which are indexed; so may be the reason it shows you less number. __________________ Web Hosting Services \|\| cPanel Hosting from webhosting.uk.com

05-30-2007, 10:48 PM	#5
iMoney Newcomer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 14	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? google uses a method called 'sampling' of backlinks, that's why

05-31-2007, 12:13 PM	#6
mandar-seo Newcomer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? The method 'sampling' could be the reason. But the most logical reason is that it wants to curb blind follow of linking pattern of successful websites. This way they are reducing the possibility of anybody tracing the successful websites for linking. With regards, Mandar Thosar __________________ http://www.e-zest.net expertise in http://www.e-zest.net/Software_developement_india.html & Outsourced Product Development

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Jack21 Newcomer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 20	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Well there are many pages where you put the link but most of them are "No folllow" links which does not have any importance in Google. Thus Google shows only those links which does not have the No follow tags. __________________ Web Hosting UK \| Dedicated Hosting by eUKhost.com MSN: jack@eukhost.com

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usasportstraining Newcomer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Grrr, "no follow"!!! __________________ Triathlon Training Gear, books, and DVD's Triathlon Training

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PuneetSeo Newcomer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? I have many backlinks which do not have "no follow" tag ... but still google is not showing as backlink to my site may i know why is it so ??? and how to increase backlinks into google ??? Puneet M __________________ International Trucks for Sale - Dump Trucks, Mack Trucks, Peterbilt trucks, Kenworth trucks \|\| News On Wheels - used auto, Trucks, Trailers and Tractors

06-05-2007, 02:10 PM	#10
usasportstraining Newcomer Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 21	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Google is just showing a "sample" of the backlinks. It is apparently to protect competitors from messing with one another's links and PR. If you compare Alexa, Google, Yahoo, and MSN, they don't all show the same backlinks. They probably have different criteria as to what is a valid link and whether or not the linking site is actually indexed by these search engines. __________________ Triathlon Training Gear, books, and DVD's Triathlon Training

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sri_gan Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 116	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Google show less numbers because of the sampling, however your complete back links count for the alogrithm will be different from what you see in visible. Additionally if you see supplemental results, it means too many copies of same information especially all the reciprocal exchanges are failed to get a good PR for users because of this reason. __________________ compare hotel prices from online travel industry leaders @ vtrip Make your suggestion about my website

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coolguy27 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 306	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Backlinks in Google appeared only in samples or random. They don't show the real backlinks of your page. I agree with bagi maybe Google is protecting site owners their competitors...That's why? __________________ Bike Racks Discount Auto Parts \| Car Parts and Accessories

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kijakarn Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pattaya Posts: 183	Re: Why do google always show less back links than other search engines? Google runs a true business ,every business should have hidden secret,so do the way he does and always let us do. __________________ http://www.thaihealth.net http://www.doctornuke.com- เกมส์ search

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