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What is the purpose of the rel="bookmark" attribute in <a> tags? For example:
<a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/ask" rel="bookmark">Click Here</a> Does it serve any SEO- or SEM-related purpose?
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Definition and Usage The required rel attribute specifies the relationship between the current document and the linked document/resource.
The rel attribute specifies the relationship between the current document and the linked document. Only used if the href attribute is present. Tip: Search engines can use this attribute to get more information about a link!
Rel attributes are little bits of html text that detail the relationship between the page a link is on and the page or document it is pointing to. Rel attributes can be used for links and also other elements of html like site navigation or forms.
The HTML <form> rel attribute is used to define the relationship between the current document and the linked document. The “rel” stands for relationship. It denotes that, we connect an external CSS with the HTML page.
This has no SEO value or purpose. I believe the rel=bookmark tag was intended to mark permalinks but it never really gained traction
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An important use of the LINK element is to define a toolbar of navigation buttons or an equivalent mechanism such as menu items.
LINK relationship values reserved for toolbars are:
REL=Home The link references a home page or the top of some hierarchy.
REL=ToC The link references a document serving as a table of contents.
REL=Index The link references a document providing an index for the current document.
REL=Glossary The link references a document providing a glossary of terms that pertain to the current document.
REL=Copyright The link references a copyright statement for the current document.
REL=Up When the document forms part of a hierarchy, this link references the immediate parent of the current document.
REL=Next The link references the next document to visit in a guided tour.
REL=Previous The link references the previous document in a guided tour.
REL=Help The link references a document offering help, e.g. describing the wider context and offering further links to relevant documents. This is aimed at reorienting users who have lost their way.
REL=Bookmark Bookmarks are used to provide direct links to key entry points into an extended document. The TITLE attribute may be used to label the bookmark. Several bookmarks may be defined in each document, and provide a means for orienting users in extended documents.
From: http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/html3/dochead.html
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