What is a link cloaking?
The link cloaking is a black hat SEO technique used by some affiliates. They are hiding the true destination of hyperlink by making a short and pretty looking URL from a long one. The short URL impresses the visitors and by clicking on the link they are transferred to another website.
The link cloaking is provided because it is a friendly practice for a visitor, affiliate identity is hidden, it boosts a quality score and much more. Nevertheless, it is still a black hat technique.
Frequently asked questions
What does link cloaking do?
Link cloaking is a black hat SEO technique used to hide the true destination of a hyperlink.
How can I find cloaked links?
There are many ways to find cloaked links such as examining the source code of a website, using website scanners, and using SEO techniques to find hidden links.
Should you cloak affiliate links?
It is not necessary to cloak affiliate links.
