What does a "nofollow" tag say to Google?
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Correct answer: Don't pass any ranking value through to this link.
Why this is the answer
A "nofollow" tag tells Google (and other search engines) not to pass any "link juice" or ranking value from the linking page to the linked page. This means the link won't contribute to the linked page's authority or search engine ranking. It's often used for paid links, user-generated content, or untrusted sources to prevent manipulation of search rankings. "To index the page immediately" is incorrect; nofollow doesn't control indexing speed. "To remove the link from search results" is also incorrect; nofollow doesn't remove links, it just modifies their SEO impact. "To follow the link and pass ranking value" is the opposite of what a nofollow tag does.
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