Buying links... does Google really care?

Hi,

does Google scan directories and know which ones are paying and which ones not?

For example, if you buy a Sponsored spot in any given directory, will Google know that you bought that spot? Does the bot scan for keywords such as "Sponsored", "Gold Member", "Premium" in the header of the box where your link is located and penalize you if it finds any of those words?

again we want solid proof with your answer, don't just answer from your gut feeling, you will just create more confusion

Cheers

 

If you want to buy links - make sure it isnt in those spots, else you just be wasting your money.

 

Interesting thread..

I guess If we will purchase a backlink from same niche i think Google will not come to know about link purchase.. But if we will purchase a backlink from strong pr 6 pr 7, not on the same niche, Google will definitely come to know.. Just a Guess not sure..

 

If you buy links buy only from high PR sites

 

Just don't let google knows that you're buying links. For example, in link sales forum, url of the site can't be reveal to public and it must be inform only by private message.

 

What If any one from Google registered at DP and asked you via PM to show the URL??

 

If buying of links is resorted to, once in a while, google would not mind it. After all, little bit of advertising is always required to gain visibility.

But if the same is done in excess, I am sure google will take a hard look at your efforts.

Regards,

RightMan

 

If you are buying links just make sure that it will look like normal links.

 

If you want to buy links ..first become a big brand ..then Google wont do anything nor he implies any penalty on your website

 

It is no secret that sites pay for links: in fact, any site that does not pay for links is probably not serious about their SEO. When Google based their algorithm on the number of links a site has, they made a market for links. It is the way it is.

 

well i think so google count hight pr link either link is paid or free

 

There are many ways to not let Google know you are buying links

 

Google have said they don't like paid links, so I'm guessing they do care.

I've heard a lot of reports about the PR of a site selling links dropping dramatically, so I'd say they do.

 

probably they care,otherwise why should the say it

 

my suggestion : don't pay for links

 

It is a real danger for DPians. That is the reason I do not reply if someone ask links through email directly

 

I have always wondered the same thing. How does google know that a site is selling links. Just because a site mentioned the word "sponsored links" means that it is selling links?

 

Its your competitors that are most dangerous to you, they will report you.

 

I'd try and avoid paying for links; unless its a very hidden way. Otherwise you risk getting penalized.

 

Google understand about it and this is no problem if buying link not for manipulation PR. You can check this issue at Google webmaster guide.