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Posted October 31, 20159 yr IPS adds a copyright link to every page of the communities. To better SEO, I would like to add a "nofollow" directive to the link. I don't want to remove the link, only add the "nofollow"meta tag for SEO purposes. I have tried to search the code on the template, but could not find it. I guess it's hard embedded on php code. Anyone has tried the same thing? Thanks.
October 31, 20159 yr I'm not sure if its permitted to change it (I realise that's not a visual change) but it might be considered a 'change' Yes its hardcoded in a file, I won't mention which one...
October 31, 20159 yr Author Could IPS team make it clear? I guess there is no violation of the terms just add a meta tag "no follow". It's not a copyright removal, not the link removal. Just a search engine directive. Anyone could help about this matter?
October 31, 20159 yr That's part of the reason I've not posted saying "open this file and ..." , I'd want the official answer first really before I did that. It may be best to submit a ticket in the Client Area for the 'official' answer on this.
October 31, 20159 yr Personally I find it odd that you cant even affix the referral ips link to it. AFAIK the referral money goes towards the licenses anyway.
October 31, 20159 yr I'd have to guess its simply a 'no change' rule. Although it might seem a bit harsh I guess its to avoid opening a 'can-o-worms' in what is / is not acceptable to change.
November 9, 20159 yr Author The copyright term is: modify and/or remove any copyright notices or labels on the Software on each page (unless copyright output removal license is purchased) and in the header of each script source file Addind a nofollow meta tag will not modify the copyright notice or label. https://www.invisionpower.com/legal/standards#license It's an invisible modification just for machines, not for users.
November 9, 20159 yr The rules are clear on this, as they are stated below. You cannot: modify and/or remove any copyright notices or labels on the Software on each page (unless copyright output removal license is purchased) and in the header of each script source file If you have a SEO recommendation you can submit this in the feedback area as well for review. Thank you
November 10, 20159 yr Author For my understanding copyright notice or label is based on the reading, not on the meta information. But thanks a lot for the answer, I will suggest as feedback!
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