Competitors Developing Spammy Link For My Website
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Well Guys there are lot of discussions in almost all the communities, blogs, forums about Post Penguin impact.
Google says that if find that you're involved in any link building activities, we may penalize you. People out there have already started their developed links.
But what if our competitors would have developed those links. Initially it was okay to develop one way links, I even developed lot of quality, but deliberately, links. around 95% links are placed manually, if return to some favor or money but all links looks natural.
Most of the links I developed through content only, like articles, blog comments, PR submission, etc now really skeptical about the quality (after hearing lot of talks and reading n number of posts).
Now, can I also submit my competitor's websites in 1000 topic directory (obviously not in any spammy directory), would it effect that website adversely?
What if I spun an existing content and submit it into 500 article directories and give backlink to competitor site from using only one anchor text (which is obviously the main keywords - highest sales generating keyword)
I look forward to some experts comments.
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In support of my question, please read this post : http://www.seomoz.org/blog/how-wpmuorg-recovered-from-the-penguin-update
Out of millions of links Matt is points out to a few websites that WPMU is linked with these thin/low quality websites, so doesn't that mean that if any of my competitor add my website on 20 - 25 such poor quality sites or directory, it'll effect my website's performance.
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Thanks Deluxebydesign
I do have quality content and have never been involved in any black/grey SEO techniques
I've been promoting my site via guest posts, quality article marketing, PRs, newsletters, etc.
But my question is bit different, I am concrned about the competitors what if they start developing directory and spun content links for me.
Thoughts!
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A few weeks ago, Rand did a great Whiteboard Friday about negative SEO: http://www.seomoz.org/blog/negative-seo-myths-realities-and-precautions-whiteboard-friday
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Hi Raj,
You wrote 'Google says that if find that you're involved in any link building activities, we may penalize you' then every webmaster in the world should be worried.
There is a lot of fretting going on esp from people who have seen a decline in their SERPs. Don't believe all the hype.
I'm sure if you have the right content and bring value to the table, none of the Google updates will have an adverse effect on your site
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Hi Raj,
I believe both of the mentioned tactics would have a negative impact on the competitior site, however you need to take into account the overall link portfolio that the competitor has already developed.
If they have high PR links, an active well received blog etc these deliberate actions on your part may not be effective in the long-term.
Also as we are still assessing the implications of the P Mammal updates, it is too early for anybody to give a definitive answer on their long term impact. Of course, you have to be aware of updates in the forthcoming weeks/months too.
In these would advise you to concentrate on improving your own site. In the long term that is your best strategy regardless of what other people are doing.
Hope you find that information useful. Remember keep you mindset focused on your business. First and foremost.
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