Link value!

astoller · #11 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 06:58

One way links are far better. Lets take an example.
Someone talks about you on their site. Lets say you are an
accountant.
If the word accountant in a main body text (rather than a link list),
then links to your site, this
packs a much more powerful punch than you and he
simply swapping links on a link list.
Its more natural. Google awards this accordingly.

Alvin · #12 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 08:57

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Originally Posted by astoller

One way links are far better. Lets take an example.
Someone talks about you on their site. Lets say you are an
accountant.
If the word accountant in a main body text (rather than a link list),
then links to your site, this
packs a much more powerful punch than you and he
simply swapping links on a link list.
Its more natural. Google awards this accordingly.

Not if its a site about fish and chip shops.

Google don't know S*hit IMHO.

Alvin

SEO Guy · #13 (**permalink**) 23-07-2008, 10:39

This subject gets banded about a lot, my opinion for what it's worth is this.

If 2 identical websites in terms of strength and you placed your link on both, on relevant one not, will your site score zero points for the site that is not relevant? I doubt it very much. Would your site score more points with the relevant site, possibly yes.