Linkswapper was supposed to be a freebie

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by chops, Oct 24, 2004.

  1. #1
    This is what they say

    Q: What is the motivation for developing this service?

    A: We are a small local Israeli SEO firm, and after developing this system for our clients we decided that it could really be a useful tool for every web site owner or a web design / Search engine optimization (SEO) firm that works with customers, so we opened it for the general public for FREE!
    Why free? Since we think that we get so much out of the free tools on the Internet that we should also contribute something back, so this is our small contribution. We encourage you to use this free service for you and your customers and send us any feedback that will improve the service.


    I've used them for several months and been happy with them until I examined the source code today and found they've sneaked 4 text links of their own on every page! I have found an extra four links to viagra...phentermine etc pages
     
    chops, Oct 24, 2004 IP
  2. payoutwindow

    payoutwindow Well-Known Member

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    That's very very sad to hear ... I hate people who pulloff under handed stunts like that.
     
    payoutwindow, Oct 24, 2004 IP
  3. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    {lol} Use the Coop Ad Network instead. :) It really is free.
     
    digitalpoint, Oct 24, 2004 IP
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    Glad you looked and posted. After your post I Googled Linkswappers and found no bad press.

    In all things, user or buyer beware.

    Shannon
     
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  5. chops

    chops Well-Known Member

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    Can you block selected links from your directory? I've never looked into robot txt etc
     
    chops, Oct 26, 2004 IP
  6. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    #6
    Well, it still is "free". :D
     
    Will.Spencer, Oct 27, 2004 IP
  7. ian_ok

    ian_ok Peon

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    I've been looking at various sites and registering and 1 which I now can't remember added me to a spam list.

    I'll post a new thread if I'm abale to verify which site/company.

    Ian
     
    ian_ok, Oct 28, 2004 IP