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Does Google use Alexa in its algorithm in any way?

Discussion in 'Traffic Analysis' started by OIOplus, Sep 5, 2006.

  1. Colin

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    #21
    multiple toolbars on multiple computers? Who has time for that?

    or multiple toolbars on one computer? Is that even possible?
     
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  2. OIOplus

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    #22
    Really? I thought it was still Google....*goes off to do a quick search*...oh yeh, well you learn something new everyday huh! :D
     
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  3. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #23
    You know - everyone says how easy it is to manipulate Alexa, but I have never seen anyone SHOW that it can be done. Would anyone like to SHOW me an example of Alexa being manipulated?
     
    Phynder, Sep 6, 2006 IP
  4. Yorganic

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    #24
    It doesn't make sense at all but, I can imagine reference to DMOZ being dropped for Delicious at some point by one or more of the engines.
     
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  5. Colin

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    #25
    agreed Phynder, I'd like to see it. Because it seems to me someone who has access to many computers and the TIME to spend surfing their own site aimlessly to manipulate the Alexa data should spend that time addind content and acquiring relevant links. That would do it without manupulating in this time-wasteing way. Jeez, who has that much time? .... says me getting involved in this post :)
     
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    Nonny Notable Member

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    #26
    Alexa Booster supposedly can automate fake Alexa traffic. Even if you don't use a program like that, one way the data could be manipulated is simply by buying traffic. Of course, it only makes a difference if your traffic is relatively low to start with.

    The data is also going to be skewed based on whether the visitors to your site are likely to have the toolbar installed.
     
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  7. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    Wonderful, but I want proof. Talk is cheap, so I will put up $100 paid via PayPal if someone can manipulate the Alexa ranking of a domain of my choice. Post a response if you are ready to take the challenge and I will make up some more "rules".
     
    Phynder, Sep 6, 2006 IP
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    #28
    I think they are all used, in one way or another.
     
    kirby009, Sep 6, 2006 IP
  9. alexahit

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    #29
    Ok, I am positive I can manipulate Alexa Rank data. What are your rules?
     
    alexahit, Sep 24, 2006 IP
  10. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    Great - I was hoping that some others would be interested, but it seems you are the only one confident that you can manipulate Alexa. Getting a spike in Alexa seems to be easy, but that is worthless. How about getting BELOW 50,000 ranking everyday for a month? Do you think you can do that?
     
    Phynder, Sep 25, 2006 IP
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    Not a problem, this is easily obtained. This will run you $150, but I will back it up with a guarantee. If you are interested I will require 50% down, and I will PM you the details of the guarantee. I look forward to working with you.
     
    alexahit, Sep 25, 2006 IP
  12. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #32
    And for the $150 will you explain to everyone here how to manipulate Alexa? Detailed instructions? The point of my challenge was for people to show how easy it is to manipulate, but no one seems to be able to.

    I don't think it can be done - as no one is willing to prove it.
     
    Phynder, Sep 25, 2006 IP
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    incdeveloper Well-Known Member

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    #33
    all you need to know is that alexa traffic counter cant be more inacurate as it is now...
     
    incdeveloper, Sep 25, 2006 IP
  14. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #34
    I agree with your comment; however, people keep claiming to be able to manipulate Alexa - yet no one is able to show that they can.
     
    Phynder, Sep 25, 2006 IP
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    #35
    I AM able to show that I can manipulate Alexa rankings and maintain a somewhat steady pattern, but I WILL NOT explain how (there are many reasons I can not get into this). If you are interested, I WILL prove it to you.
     
    alexahit, Sep 25, 2006 IP
  16. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #36
    Fair enough - I understand your position. However, I was looking to all the people that say "Alexa is easily manipulated" for proof. Without that proof in an open forum (how to "easily manipulate Alexa"), then I still call this notion of manipulation unproven.

    Thanks again for the offer!
     
    Phynder, Sep 25, 2006 IP
  17. alexahit

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    #37
    Alexahit.com has perfected the Alexa rank manipulation, you will find your proof within our service. I am not trying to spam here, just more proof that Alexa rank is being manipulated with many clients everyday. Let me know if I can help any further.

    Dennis
     
    alexahit, Sep 25, 2006 IP
  18. Phynder

    Phynder Well-Known Member

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    #38
    Not exactly perfect is it? Your traffic for today is "N/A":

    http://www.alexa.com/data/details/t...s=&y=t&q=&size=medium&range=&url=alexahit.com
     
    Phynder, Sep 25, 2006 IP
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    #39
    That is intentional, I CONTROL Alexa. Give me a URL of your choice and 48hrs later you will see yourself.
     
    alexahit, Sep 25, 2006 IP
  20. Robert Allen

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    #40
    Lets see, can you try this site? The site i want you to bump up isnt mine. Try and bump up this site; musicwires.com

    It isnt my site, but i know who owns it.

    ROb
     
    Robert Allen, Sep 25, 2006 IP