Toxic Links; Their Existence and Their Impact..
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We are constantly being asked about the existence of “toxic Links” and that they are damaging the sites of our clients. Apparently, this definition is being pushed down the throats of clients by other “Seo experts” trying to hijack our business.
At this point in time, clients can easily be swayed as a reflex reaction to a drop in rankings. These so called “Seo experts” are clearly scaremongering for their own gain but I would be grateful for your opinion about whether automated, spun content from Seolinkvine and the like, where the English may not be perfect (I assume this is what is meant by “toxic Links”) can actually damage a client’s site.
Is it not more constructive to concentrate resources on dilution of keywords from the anchor text rather than waste time on links that may no longer be as powerful, or do they actually have a negative effect?
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To give a good reply to your question, I need to know your level of understanding.
Are you familiar with what Google is targeting with the Penguin update?
If your "SEO experts" understand the Penguin update and you don't and proceeding blindly then your clients will be better off if they steal your business.
They might not be fear mongering.
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