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New website - spammers

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  • 07-07-2012 2:49pm
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    *Pexus1976*
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi,

    Launched a new website earlier this year in a very competitive market, despite being less than 5 months old its on page 1 and within the top 1st to 5th position for the top google search related terms, its also been allocated a pr 5.

    Over the past month I've received numerous emails from seo companies looking to pay me if I add links for their clients website to my content. Obviously its a form of black hat seo they are undertaking on behalf of their clients. Can I report these individuals to google?


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    #2
    The Apprentice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭The Apprentice


    No i wouldnt report them to google - I would take 200 euros a week off them for this link and i would put this money into the

    The Apprentice drinking fund, and once a year fly out to vegas to spend "said" money.

    This is commonplace, and im actually worried somewhat that you have not come across it yet.


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    *Pexus1976*
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭*Pexus1976*


    No have'nt come across it, as I'm don't work professionally in the SEO industry. SEO is hobby which I find intriguing.

    Ok so lets assume I agree and take their money in exchange for them placing anchor text in my content. This will affect my serps, although I could always put nofollow links on the page I doubt they would be happy with this.


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    The Apprentice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭The Apprentice


    No thats cool, im still surprised you havent read about it.. either way --

    It could affect your serps positively also .. ++ There are lots of sites doing this, and lots of ways of hiding it. It goes on a lot more than u know.


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    #5
    *Pexus1976*
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭*Pexus1976*


    Google algorithms have become very good at punishing websites with hidden text. I can see a massive overall of the UK and Irish SEO market over the next six months.

    I am planning on launching my first Irish website next month and will not be using the tried and trusted SEO methods to increase my SERPS. Wish me luck!


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