Forum links are typically nofollow, and that’s by design. They send trust signals, boost your unlinked brand mentions, and build topical authority. They’re not meant to replace dofollow editorial backlinks — they’re designed to support and enhance them. Nofollow has been treated as a hint by Google instead of a rule for many years now. One of the most common misconceptions we see with marketers is the belief that nofollow links don’t provide SEO value.
