Facebook Millionaire - Cheap Backlinks?

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by brunixdi, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. #1
    Read an article a few days ago from John Chow about some kid raising a million dollars through places like MySpace and Facebook:
    http://www.johnchow.com/the-social-millionaire-wants-to-be-your-friend/

    I checked out his website at thesocialmillionaire.com. It's an interesting concept but thinking in terms of SEO is it a good place to buy? His links aren't as SEO as they could be but for $1 I don't see how it could hurt.

    What do you guys think? If you guys think it's a good idea I'll buy a couple and share the results here.
     
    brunixdi, Mar 16, 2008 IP
  2. leader

    leader Peon

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    #2
    I am interested in this. *Waiting to read what others have to say...*
     
    leader, Mar 16, 2008 IP
  3. kingofsanda

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    #3
    Seems like a great idea to me.
     
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  4. SGBoise

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    #4
    Cool idea. I wonder how many visitors his site is getting.

    Has anyone bought a keyword yet?
     
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  5. idisplayforless

    idisplayforless Peon

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    #5
    Interesting!!!
     
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  6. bess

    bess Well-Known Member

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    #6
    I think that this million dollar thing is overrated. If something worked for one, does not mean it will work for everyone!
     
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  7. Mr_Kumar

    Mr_Kumar Notable Member

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    #7
    million dollar thing is crap. Simply no use, even if million dollar site is getting great traffic. Better buy link from high PR relevant site.
     
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  8. davewashere

    davewashere Active Member

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    #8
    It's not even working for this guy. If he's only earned a few hundred bucks then he's not anywhere near $1 million. Promotion from John Chow might be worth a few thousand more, but I don't think he's got a realistic shot of reaching his goal. Link farm links are worth less now than ever before.
     
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  9. primeelite

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    #9
    Yeah that idea has been used way too many times now for it to actually work.
     
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  10. Robinox

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    #10
    IMHO it is only another bidding directory. And "using all of his profiles on all of these social networks to promote the Social Millionaire" is only common social networking spam. But , of course, this concept can be successfull.
     
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    readezarchive Active Member

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    he seems to be pretty good for not having that many video plays or myspace friends. I think it's an alright concept, but it's still too early to tell whether he'll hit the mark or not. He has a good campaign going so far
     
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  12. jasonsc

    jasonsc Well-Known Member

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    #12
    i bought few keywords just to try it out. Don't expect much, there are thousands people buying links, my links will probably be lost in crowd. Also I don't like that the guy lists links and than writes next to them how much someone paid. Death trap for site owners it google will start looking at this links!

    Makes me want to have my links removed.
     
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    ApplicationEmpire Banned

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    #13
    yeah that's not cool. have you asked him to remove the pricing?
     
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  14. brunixdi

    brunixdi Peon

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    #14
    I ended up buying some keywords last night. Figured what the hell.

    Actually seeing a bit of traffic so hopefully it increases over time.
     
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  15. iway

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    #15
    It sound to be a good idea
     
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  16. crumblepie

    crumblepie Well-Known Member

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    #16
    People dont like buying millionaire-type pixels/words/etc anymore..but I have to admit, it's a fun concept ;)
     
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    #17
    i read the post and actually added the guy as a friend on facebook. Honestly I've seen the million dollar scheme elsewhere many times, but possibly the best asset is gaining another contact in the grand scheme of things. Oh and it didn't cost me a dime :)
     
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    #18
    Man.....Is another link farm strategy. People never stop doing the same thing even is worthless now.
     
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    #19
    Well I have the same reply as the other thread you started about the same topic, which makes me think that you are that guy, buying and selling links is now throwned upon by Google - what's going to happen when the site is banned by Google and carries no weight at all ? What if Google penalizes all the sites that have purchased links aswell ? There's easier ways to get traffic from social network sites.
     
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