Hello fellow marketers, like many of you, i was hit by the penguin. I am still on my feet but I lost some SERP positions for some of my websites. Now for my questions - I know many of you are struggling with the Penguin as well. What Im really interested in knowing, is whether you guys stopped using services such as Linkvana and other blog networks. I think that in the long run, most blog networks will be discovered by Google and the backlinks from them devalued. But when I look at LinkVana for example, they make a really good impression. They even give a money back guarantee in case of a Google slap. Moreover, such networks have an options to remove all links to your website. For instance, as a Linkvana member, you can contact their support and have them remove all backlinks to a specific website/all websites. What do you think? Is it too risky to build backlinks with LinkVana? Hope to read your feedback soon!
if google slap who use linava, why don't you use it to slap your competitors ^^ I don't think google does not only consider blog networks, they have another way to know more about sites
Linkvana may help with increasing the number of inbound links but Google also really likes inbound links that people actually click on. Do Linkvana's portfolio of websites actually attract any visitors who click and spend time on the 'clicked through to website'?
I realize I'm a bit slow to this thread - just joined the forum actually, but I am wondering if you have any additional insight on this question over the past 3 weeks? I have the same question. Is using Linkvana too risky? The support for Linkvana says "no" but I wouldn't expect any different!
LinkVana offers more than 35 type of backlinks including their High PR private blog network, that is definitely worth every penny and i am seeing positive results even after penguin and panda updates. If you understand SEO just take a balanced backlinks diet from their 35 type backinks menu card, overuse of any specific type can be harmful though so use it smartly. you may see some other feedbacks from various people testing their services here https://getsatisfaction.com/iiu/topics/linkvana_backlink_recognition_success No just by using Linkvana, but abusing any method may cause harm to you site rankings. I didn't understand how google can figure out whether any inbound link is getting clicked or not, google just tries to give value to authority inbound links and diversity in keywords and type of backlinks. Yes and these free ways to get backlinks get you penalty in penguin, panda and so on updates, so invest money in good quality places instead of wasting time building free backlinks where every other spammer is spamming for FREE. here you all may get some more details about how linkvana works http://www.linkvana.com/howitworks.php
Are you so limited that you don't know any other way to get links other than spam or buy them? And you call yourself an SEO consultant? You're just a spammer, then.
Lol, looks llike you took my views personally. tell me some non spamming ways to get free backlinks other than web 2.0 blogs, forum profile, wiki backlinks, social networks even similar services are not allowed in services section of DP becuase they are well known spamming methods.
No, I just find you stupid; it is stupid just to say "these free ways to get backlinks get you penalty". If you can't imagine quality backlinks that are "free" (except for spam backlinks), then I suggest you start reading SEOMoz and Search Engine Land. And whatever way you try to colour it, these link networks such as Linkvana are also spam, just paid spam. I suggest you start with: http://searchengineland.com/link-building-means-earning-hard-links-not-easy-links-123767
Appreciated Thanks, point is any kind of self created/induced backlink whether paid or free is susceptible to get penalty now or in future. whatever is working now may not work in near future so my suggestion to OP was to build diversity in backlinks and gain authority, still it sounds funny that calling me stupid just because i crossed one of your point. relax buddy
You suggested LinkVana. Not really a good way to become an authority. Not that are any link network. I really don't understand why you recommend it and then go on to say, "any kind of self created/induced backlink whether paid or free is susceptible to get penalty now or in future." So, you understand that LinkVana is a one way trip to a penalty, but recommend it? Very odd. So the point is really, earn links and then you are safe. Want to become an authority? Earn links. Build up trust with Google/Bing/search engine of choice.
Ok so that recommendation comes from my personal experience with their service, they have been working good for me for a very long. just like any other linkbuilding method if it is overused or spammed, its risky i mentioned it already. I have tried almost all kind of linkbuilding services viz. UAW,linkvana, BMR, manual linkbuilding etc and BMR was good too but linkvana seemed more consistent with results. that's it and yes completely agree with your second point. Earn links, It takes time earning authority naturally but its worth.
I still use blog networks to boost my tier 1 links but I would never use them to point directly at my money site. I do have a couple of sites that are ranked purely with blog network links but I fully expect for them to be slapped in the future. Don't forget that the best backlink you can ever have is a contextual link from high pr aged domain. By definition the links blog networks offer are the holy grail of link buidling but Google likes to stamp their feet when they catch them