Internal Linking
Footer Link Spam Checker
Check whether your site footer has an excessive number of keyword-stuffed links repeated on every page.
Check My WebsiteWhat is Footer Link Spam?
Because footers appear on every page, dozens of keyword-optimized links placed there get repeated site-wide, which is a pattern search engines associate with manipulative internal linking rather than genuine navigation. It also dilutes the value of any real links in the footer.
Why Fixing This Helps
- ✓Reduce spam-pattern risk from excessive sitewide footer links
- ✓Improve the perceived quality and trustworthiness of the site's link structure
- ✓Keep the footer focused on genuinely useful navigation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many footer links is too many?
There's no strict number, but if the footer includes dozens of keyword-variant links rather than standard site navigation, it's a warning sign.
What should a footer include instead?
Core navigation, contact information, legal pages, and a small number of genuinely important links - not an exhaustive keyword list.