Is automated text link exchange hurts?

Discussion in 'Google' started by YouTubeDude, Jan 21, 2009.

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    I would like to start my own free link exchange network which is similar to DP Coop. What do you think, how safe is an automated link exchange today? Could it hurt the users search engine rankings in Google?

    I would be glad if you guys could drop me suggestions, because I really want to satisfy my visitors and bring them real value.
     
    YouTubeDude, Jan 21, 2009 IP
  2. rehash

    rehash Well-Known Member

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    Automated link exchange deader than dead.
    It won't help you anymore.
     
    rehash, Jan 21, 2009 IP
  3. GoLinks

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    you cannot control what you're linking to so it can really harm you.
     
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  4. YouTubeDude

    YouTubeDude Peon

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    Could you explain why??

    I could check every exchange site with bad-neighborhood.com and only allow safe websites, isn't that a solution for this?

    Also I can create lets say 10 categories (like: health, sport, etc), so it would be quite relevant, don't you think?
     
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  5. GoLinks

    GoLinks Member

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    you'll never have the ability to control fully. pages are too identical between all sites using these services.

    I suggest you do your link exchanges manually. automating these things has done just bad to anyone I know used them.
     
    GoLinks, Jan 21, 2009 IP
  6. topcash

    topcash Peon Affiliate Manager

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    auto link exchange is old school and will not work any more.
     
    topcash, Jan 21, 2009 IP
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    Then it should be semi-automatic. There are tools that might be automatic or semi-automatic and still ensure the user still have full control over choosing qualities.
     
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  8. YouTubeDude

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    Do you mind to share which tools are you talking about?
     
    YouTubeDude, Jan 22, 2009 IP