Freshman Quiz

  • Question of

    Why might a backlink from a high-authority site like Forbes be more beneficial for SEO compared to having numerous backlinks from low-authority sites?

    • Backlinks from high-authority sites generally have a “dofollow” tag, which is more effective in passing link value than “nofollow” tags commonly found on low-authority sites.
    • High-authority sites often have a higher number of internal links, which directly increases the SEO value of any outbound backlinks they provide.
    • Backlinks from high-authority sites are considered more credible by search engines, as they reflect a stronger endorsement of the linked content, unlike numerous low-authority backlinks which can be perceived as less trustworthy.
    • High-authority sites typically have faster page load times, which improves the effectiveness of their backlinks compared to those from slower, low-authority sites.
  • Question of

    Which of the following types of links carries the most value for SEO?

    • Contextual Link
    • Header Link
    • Comment Link
    • Sidebar Link
  • Question of

    When should you use a “no follow” link instead of a “do follow” link?

    • When citing a reliable resource in your content
    • When linking to user-generated content on your website
    • When including an internal link to another page on your site
    • When promoting a well-regarded infographic
  • Question of

    Which of the following best reflects the correct approach to guest posting for effective SEO?

    • Prioritize guest posting on sites with high DA scores even if they exhibit low trust flow and high spam scores, as DA is the most crucial metric.
    • Use no-follow links exclusively in guest posts to avoid any potential SEO penalties from the host site.
    • Avoid guest posting on sites that offer free placements and ensure you assess the site’s authority, trust flow, and traffic before submitting content.
    • Focus solely on getting your content published on high-traffic sites without considering the relevance of the site’s niche or quality metrics.
  • Question of

    Alex is currently submitting 2-3 directory submissions per day. However, Peter has offered a service that can complete 1,000 directory submissions in just one day. Should Alex accept Peter’s offer?

    • Yes
    • No
  • Question of

    Which scenario represents the most reliable method for evaluating the effectiveness of forum link building for SEO purposes?

    • Choosing a forum based solely on its domain authority, regardless of its activity level or relevance to your niche.
    • Selecting a forum with high traffic but minimal genuine user engagement or real discussions.
    • Prioritizing forums with active moderation, frequent new posts, and genuine discussions relevant to your niche.
    • Opting for forums where all links are automatically set to no-follow, as they are less likely to attract spam.
  • Question of

    The content from RSS feed are not accessible by the search engine bot or crawlers.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    Which of the following options can significantly enhance local SEO?

    • Google Review
    • Social Bookmarking
    • Directory Submission
    • Private Blog Network
  • Question of

    Broken link building, or dead link building, involves finding a broken link on your own website, recreating the dead content, and then asking other websites to link to the newly recreated content.

    • True
    • False
  • Question of

    Which of the following is an indicator that a network of websites might be a Private Blog Network (PBN)?

    • The sites have diverse and high-quality backlinks from various domains, with balanced metrics across Domain Authority (DA), Citation Flow (CF), and Trust Flow (TF).
    • The sites are hosted on different IP addresses and name servers, with no discernible patterns in their WHOIS information.
    • The sites are primarily used to syndicate content from authoritative sources, ensuring a natural flow of traffic and engagement.
    • The sites exhibit unusually high Domain Authority (DA) and Citation Flow (CF) with unusually low Trust Flow (TF), and show significant interlinking between them.