Do Directories Accept a Three-Way Link

Discussion in 'Directories' started by Bohol, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. #1
    Usually directories require us a reciprocal link. Is it possible to give a link from another site that you own?

    Let's say: Directory-XXX links to my site A and my site B links to Directory-XXX.

    Will directories accept this link arrangement?
     
    Bohol, Jan 29, 2009 IP
  2. mendin

    mendin Active Member

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    #2
    My oppinion it's doesn't work. I think "Directory-XXX links to my site A and my site A links to Directory-XXX." is work. Is it ?
     
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    wwws Notable Member

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    I do on a couple of my directories.
     
    wwws, Jan 29, 2009 IP
  4. Bohol

    Bohol Peon

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    In SEO perspective, this setup works best for both Directory-XXX and Site A since it is not using a reciprocal link, which is not encouraged by Google.
     
    Bohol, Jan 29, 2009 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    I dont, ive never done it on any type of site of mine.
     
    pipes, Jan 30, 2009 IP
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    stoner3221 Notable Member

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    Requiring a reciprocal link is considered by Google to be manipulation of pagerank and a violation of Google Webmaster Guidelines. You should avoid directories that require them.
     
    stoner3221, Jan 30, 2009 IP
  7. poison17

    poison17 Member

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    I accept always a linkback from 3rd site. And as reciprocal links don't have anymore so much value, I even prefer simple site submission to my directory, thinking about deleting the "Regular links with reciprocal" option from my dir.
     
    poison17, Jan 31, 2009 IP
  8. jasminethee

    jasminethee Greenhorn

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    This is probably the reason why the question has been asked.

    Bad guidelines always lead to bad practices.

    All link buiding practices may be considered by Google to be manipulation of pagerank.

    Some google guidelines aim just at promoting adwords.
     
    jasminethee, Jan 31, 2009 IP
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    WallaceYeung Notable Member

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    #9
    Just like link exchange, google don't like it anyway...
     
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  10. marki8

    marki8 Well-Known Member

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    #10
    before this i install this mod(but i forget where i get that)... same like this

    Site A repricoal to category...--> directoryXX
     
    marki8, Feb 1, 2009 IP