Hexo Autonofollow

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Adds nofollow attribute to all external links in your hexo blog posts automatically.

Overview

Hexo-autonofollow is a valuable plugin for Hexo bloggers who want to enhance their site's SEO while ensuring a smooth user experience. By automatically adding the nofollow attribute to external links, it helps prevent search engines from passing on link authority to other domains, addressing a common concern among content creators.

This plugin not only simplifies the management of external links but also ensures that they open in a new window or tab, allowing readers to stay on your blog while exploring additional information. With customizable options in the configuration file, you can tailor its functionality to suit your needs.

Features

  • Automatic Nofollow Attribute: Adds rel="external nofollow" to all external links, making your blog SEO-friendly.
  • Open in New Tab: Adds target="_blank" to external links, enhancing the user experience by keeping your site accessible.
  • Configurable Options: Easily adjust settings in the _config.yml file to enable or disable the plugin based on your preferences.
  • Exclude Hostnames: Option to exclude certain hostnames from receiving the nofollow attribute, providing flexibility for your linking strategy.
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Hexo is a static site generator built with Node.js that enables developers to create fast and efficient websites using Markdown, EJS, and Stylus. It offers features such as server-side rendering, plugin support, and easy deployment to hosting services like GitHub Pages and Netlify.