When ordering a guest post, which setup do you prefer?

[WHITE CAT SEO]

I prefer Option A because a brand mention adds context and helps with brand visibility, while the do-follow backlink supports SEO. The key is to make both look natural and relevant to the article.

 

[Larry Scott]

Option A is the much smarter play right now.

 

[HostingBaba]

Brand name without being hyperlinked to site is a waste in my opinion.

not really a waste, unlinked mentions still help with branded searches and ai answers pulling your name. it just doesnt show up in a backlink checker so people think it did nothing

 

[Robartson]

I’d go with option A. Adding another ******** link from the same page offers little extra SEO value, while a brand mention looks more natural and helps build broader brand visibility.

 

[KoD-]

Option A for me. I prefer having a backlink along with a brand mention for a more natural approach.

I prefer Option A because a brand mention adds context and helps with brand visibility, while the do-follow backlink supports SEO. The key is to make both look natural and relevant to the article.

yeah buddies I would choose the opyion 1

not really a waste, unlinked mentions still help with branded searches and ai answers pulling your name. it just doesnt show up in a backlink checker so people think it did nothing

Yes brand mention is important as end user point of view

 

[GSERP]

Option A: 1 do follow backlink + 1 brand mention
Option B: 2 do follow backlinks alone

Mine as opt A becoz gives you backlink plus brand exposure. SEO isn’t just about counting links , relevant brand mentions help build brand awareness and tot.

 

[KoD-]

I’d go with option A. Adding another ******** link from the same page offers little extra SEO value, while a brand mention looks more natural and helps build broader brand visibility.

Yes that's what I do in my thread , Its shows output.

Mine as opt A becoz gives you backlink plus brand exposure. SEO isn’t just about counting links , relevant brand mentions help build brand awareness and tot.

Overall audience want know our site so branding is important

 

[gregstereo]

Option A: 1 do follow backlink + 1 brand mention
Option B: 2 do follow backlinks alone

do follow backlink + 1 brand mention