Forum signature with URL - Problem?

[John_jony]

I was thinking that having a forum signature with backlinks to a website could be a problem.
For example, here on BHW I see some people signing a banner with a link to their blog.
How will Google realize this?
Could this be a problem (I think sometimes spammy shows)?

 

[Jason]

I don't think the problem is that serious, if there is one. Other factors overrule the situation. I mean, if you had a few backlinks from authority sites that are not signatures, ones given by donor site without baiting, I'd say you're in good shape.

However, the problem with forum signature links is it might get on the bad side of other forum members and owners. For instance, if you went in there and said "Yeah, I agree with that." as thread replies, it would be obvious to people.

 

[Shole]

There is no problem unless it's on a shady forum. So far signature links work wonders for my sites and I think it's one of the best free methods to advertise your sites

 

[Jason]

Some crowds at forums don't like signatures. You gotta keep that in mind. First of all, they might think your site isn't that good. Second, they might dislike spammers. Third, it could be both.

 

[Busybee]

It is allowed as long as you're posting genuine comments. Don't try to post spammy comments. And don't post a banner in the comment box it's just unacceptable.

 

[Kane]

Using forum signature as a strategy for link building is good. I have been doing this for a long time. However, I do not know whether forum signatures are do-follow links or no-follow links. You will benefit from backlinks only when the links are do-follow.