Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing. Adding backlinks on platforms like Medium generally does not lead to penalties from Google, as long as the backlinks are relevant and not part of any manipulative link-building scheme. Google focuses on the quality of content and the relevance of links rather than penalizing for having backlinks on specific platforms.
However, if the backlinks are deemed spammy or if they violate Google’s guidelines (for example, if they are part of a paid link scheme), there could be potential risks. It’s essential to ensure that your backlinks are placed in a contextually relevant manner and contribute value to the readers.
If you have further concerns or specific scenarios in mind, please feel free to reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further.
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Hello,
Thank you for contacting Rank Math support and bringing your inquiry to us.
No, Google typically does not penalize sites for natural backlinks from reputable platforms like Medium. However, if the backlinks appear overly promotional or are part of a manipulative link-building scheme, that could raise red flags. To stay on the safe side, ensure that the links are relevant and provide value to users.
Hope that helps, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need our assistance with anything else.
