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    • Bill_at_Common_Form
      Bill_at_Common_Form last edited by

      Hello Moz Community,

      I had a conversation with someone who claimed that implementing a DMCA protection badge, such as those offered at http://www.dmca.com/ for $10/mo, will improve a site's Google rankings.  Is this true?

      I know that if my content is stolen it can hurt my rankings (or the stolen content can replace mine), but I'm asking if merely implementing the badge will help my rankings.

      Thanks!

      Bill

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      • AlexMcKee
        AlexMcKee last edited by

        Some years ago people used to make this claim about W3C validation badges too. A badge is a badge is a badge. It really is unlikely to affect your search rankings one way or another.

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        • EGOL
          EGOL last edited by

          I would ask them to explain HOW and WHY.  In detail.

          I don't see this on their website and am skeptical about such a claim myself.  I think the details on their website are too skimpy to make a purchase - even at only $10/month.

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          • DennisSeymour
            DennisSeymour last edited by

            Honestly, I have never seen it work.

            For me, it's just like any other badge, just for show, just to add to the credibility of the site which could indirectly affect bounce rates/sharing/etc.

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