SEO Solution India

Link Popularity

1.) Why don't all my links show up when I use the link: command?

A. At this moment Google is only showing a sampling of the total links to you.
A few months ago it seemed as though they were only showing those backlinks which were PR4 or higher. This has, however, changed and which links Google chooses to show is now a topic of debate. As far as numbers, it is only important to remember it is a sampling and to just continue your link building strategy.

2.)How come I get a different amount of links when I use www.example.com
and example.com?

A. In the search engines eyes, these are two different domains and therefore have different amounts of sites linking to them. It is best to be sure your link partners are only linking to one of these as it would be considered extremely rare for both "domains" to rank high at the same time.

3.) What's a Link Farm?

A. A set of web pages that have been built for the sole purpose of increasing
the number of incoming links to a web site. This is done in order to increase
link popularity and search engine rankings. Link farms usually require a reciprocal
link from sites seeking listings. Link farms are a known spam tactic and sites
that participate in them are likely to be penalized or banned from the major search engines.

4.) What is "Anchor Text"?

A: Anchor text is the text that you use within a html link.

For example (This is Anchor Text) The anchor text that you use, should reflect the keywords of which you are trying
to get a higher listing for. It should also accurately describe what information
will be found on the next page if you click on the link.

5.) What is an "IBL"?

A: An "IBL" is an 'In Bound Link'. When a site links to yours, that
link is an IBL. The same thing as a BL (Backlink).

6.) What is cross linking?

A: When multiple sites link to each other for the purpose of increasing link popularity.

7.) How long after I am listed in DMOZ should I start to gain the benefit of the "4000" new links?

A: It usually takes close to a month for your listing to show up in Googles Directory which is the most common asked about one. Then to gain the full benefit it many times takes 1 - 2 years to fully propagate. This is a good way to make sure all links realize their full potential as that slow growth is something that Google seems to like.

8.) Would I be penalized if a "Link Farm" or a "Bad Neighborhood" linked to my site?

A: No, you have no control over which links to you and this would be an easy way for a competitor to sink your site. What you SHOULD be careful of is if you are linking to them. This CAN hurt your site and should be avoided.