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Do People Still Use Forums for Link Building?

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by QuackWare, Jun 8, 2010.

  1. #1
    Do people really join forums anymore to build links by posting and leaving a signature link? I know it is used for promotion by people clicking on the link but is the link value really that worth it? The reason I am asking is that I have a PR3 technology and webmaster forum but I can't seem to get anyone to join and post.
     
    QuackWare, Jun 8, 2010 IP
  2. MarkAse

    MarkAse Peon

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    #2
    It is still done, but honestly my cut off is a PR 4 forum.

    I also would hesitate to join a forum where there wasn't an already established community there.

    You're going to need to both build the PR of the site as well as perhaps adding some content yourself, just to give people something to talk about.
     
    MarkAse, Jun 8, 2010 IP
  3. GuruCreation

    GuruCreation Notable Member

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    #3
    Yup,

    And you're doing it now.. lmao!

    Nice way to promote yours.... lmao!
     
    GuruCreation, Jun 8, 2010 IP
  4. hornetss

    hornetss Peon

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    #4
    I think forums are good when there's all ready an established base of users there, they aren't too strict and they have a lot of posts going on daily.

    I don't like to post on dead forums even if it is just for link building. Also good note on the PR 4, that's about where I would start looking as well :)
     
    hornetss, Jun 8, 2010 IP
  5. bigcat1967

    bigcat1967 Active Member

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    #5
    I still use it. Back in the day - Google really respected sig links, but not that much anymore. However, on Yahoo, I can move my sites up on the first page.
     
    bigcat1967, Jun 8, 2010 IP
  6. Quail

    Quail Peon

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    There was an experiment on DP where someone was trying to get their website indexed purely with DP sig links. They really struggled. In the end (after quite a few weeks IIRC) they gave up and tried a normal method. It was indexed quickly after that. I wish I had a link for the thread. The conclusion was forum sigs aren't that highly rated by Google anymore, but they can't hurt!
     
    Quail, Jun 8, 2010 IP
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    chatobstewart Member

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    I've done it too, but if your not willing to put time into the community you'll look like a troll and the fickle community sniff you out to be a rat and turn on you... It happens all the time...
     
    chatobstewart, Jun 8, 2010 IP
  8. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    #8
    I wouldnt go for forum posting for only link building since it takes too long times to see the result, blog commenting is much better than forum posting.
    However, i will still join those quality forum to learn and share, and the forum signature is just a "bonus" for me
     
    lifeplayer, Jun 8, 2010 IP
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    #9
    I use forums to learn and share as well. Getting links and direct traffic is just an added bonus
     
    aaramire, Jun 8, 2010 IP
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    #10
    Yeah people still use forum signatures but they should have at least pr 4 or 5 to get moderate visitors.
     
    georgemoj, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  11. johnwilik4

    johnwilik4 Peon

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    Hi All,
    This is John, new in digital point forum. I think good place to share knowlegege among people. For link purpose is not bad also.
     
    johnwilik4, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  12. RBSAFE

    RBSAFE Peon

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    #12
    I think most people come to the forums to learn about stuff, just like me... This is my first post but have been reading alot.

    And as said above the links is just an added bonus ;)
     
    RBSAFE, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  13. johnwilik4

    johnwilik4 Peon

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    #13
    Ya,
    Agree with you.
     
    johnwilik4, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  14. neiljhonson

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    #14
    It is one of the best way to develop link to your website..
     
    neiljhonson, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  15. dodlly

    dodlly Well-Known Member

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    #15
    YES you can use it to build tons backlink with profile
     
    dodlly, Jun 9, 2010 IP
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    cpa-money Peon

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    #16
    yup forum links still works and widely used
     
    cpa-money, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  17. joshvelco

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    #17
    Yes, definately! Your using it, lol.
     
    joshvelco, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  18. cyrsss

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    #18
    yes it works

    Will help to gain PR
     
    cyrsss, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  19. jaketmerah

    jaketmerah Member

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    #19
    Yes people still use forum like me. But the main reason why I join forum not only getting backlink but also getting knowledge
     
    jaketmerah, Jun 10, 2010 IP
  20. petr_ind

    petr_ind Notable Member

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    #20
    Yup....
    there is still some people use it.
    If no, there is no signature link on BST.
    It is good way because it can drive traffic also making links
     
    petr_ind, Jun 10, 2010 IP