What is outbound link in seo?

An outbound link is a link that is on a website or web page that points to another website or web page that isn't a part of the original website.

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vijay122011-09-01 10:40:20

In a simple manner, Outbound links means backlinks. Outbound link is a link that is on a website or web page that point to another link which is part of main website. This links to help to get high rank in search engine.
lerrygeorge2011-09-01 05:06:42

In a simple manner, Outbound links means backlinks. Outbound link is a link that is on a website or web page that point to another link which is part of main website.

It is link on the web site which goes to another site which is not related to our own site. So this is called the outbound link.

An outbound-link is a link from your website to another website. Outbound links can add value to your site by providing useful information to users without you having to create the content. It is difficult for a single website to be comprehensive about a subject area.

Outbound links means if your website link is present in any other website .
It will increase the value of your site and gives useful information to visitors.

I will write what i know about outbound links.
they are the links which you suggest on your website. That is its the site you suggest on your site. SO its a url of any page of any website on your homepage or any page of your website.