LINK: and SITE: operator for Google

Discussion in 'Google' started by Nocturnal, Apr 21, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Okay, when I type in:

    link:randomfix.com - it says 0 links linking to my site.

    When I type in:

    link:www.randomfix.com - it says 6 links linking to my site.

    Is there a reason why this occurs?

    Also how reliable is that list? When I go into my Webmaster Tools, it shows a lot more links linking to my site. Thanks in advance.
     
    Nocturnal, Apr 21, 2007 IP
  2. tschrock

    tschrock Peon

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    Google never shows you all of the links to your site. Not sure why, but you never get a complete list. The best bet is to combine Yahoo, MSN, and Google to get the largest possible list.
     
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    It is possible that the non-www version of your URL is not promoted. Most people just submit their www version to the web.
     
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    KC TAN Well-Known Member

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    Follow the one reported in your stemap account, it is more accurate :)
     
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    Bagi Zoltán Well-Known Member

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    After settin a preferred domain in the google's webmaster service redirect all the links for the preferred one using .htacces.
     
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    linkmanager Well-Known Member

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    The best way to redirect is 301 redirect in htacces...
     
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    Janna122003 Banned

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    Maybe your using www.randomfix.com on your anchor text.

    Google display only quality links but you can see more results in google webmaster tool.
     
    Janna122003, Apr 23, 2007 IP