Hi Ryan,

Google will always be going after any different SEO methods sooner or later. But you are  correct that the Penguin update is designed to penalize anchor text links, but only if these built links are not related to the niche or there are duplications of  those links created by some sort of auto software. Anchor text links for blogs/forums are still the major SEO components. If done manually and related to the niche, then there should be no issues. Nevertheless, I totally agree with you that earning links from others is much better and safer method than building links.

Above example of anchor text is just to show Hans how links can be created for blog comments or forum pages where there is no link tool.

Just to add to others... when you start creating your backlinks, make sure all your links are related to your niche and to your keyword phrases. bloggerlinkup.com is a good start to find your niche.  Use only white hat techniques and don't use spam methods. You can easily create 5-20 manual links per day on a regular basis.

Most important part is to use the anchor text. Below example shows how to create a link with the anchor text.

/* Put your target keyword here" */

I hope this helps. Good luck!

There is no exact time after which a site will get out of the sanbox affect. It can be 2 or 3 months, it depends how many quality link you are building on a monthly basis.

Just to add to others... when you start creating your backlinks, make sure all your links are related to your niche and to your keyword phrases. bloggerlinkup.com is a good start to find your niche.  Use only white hat techniques and don't use spam methods. You can easily create 5-20 manual links per day on a regular basis.

Most important part is to use the anchor text. Below example shows how to create a link with the anchor text.

/* Put your target keyword here" */

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Hi Ryan,

Google will always be going after any different SEO methods sooner or later. But you are  correct that the Penguin update is designed to penalize anchor text links, but only if these built links are not related to the niche or there are duplications of  those links created by some sort of auto software. Anchor text links for blogs/forums are still the major SEO components. If done manually and related to the niche, then there should be no issues. Nevertheless, I totally agree with you that earning links from others is much better and safer method than building links.

Above example of anchor text is just to show Hans how links can be created for blog comments or forum pages where there is no link tool.

There is no exact time after which a site will get out of the sanbox affect. It can be 2 or 3 months, it depends how many quality link you are building on a monthly basis.