Be Wary of E-mails Promising High Search Engine Ranking
A client of mine received the e-mail below. I have not contacted the group listed in this notice, but I will note a few things from my experience: 1) Dan promises to "hand deliver" a high ranking in Google for apparently any search term, but if I Google this guys name and business ("Dan Linx Monster"), there are NO matching results in Google.
For a guy that promises high search ranking, why does he–accoridng to Google–not even exist?
2) People may search for the terms he suggested "[insert location] bridal store", but the more common search term is a brand or product category. Think about it, if you're a bride, you know where you'll register. If you're a customer seeking to buy an item for a bride, you know what she wants and will Google the brand name of the item she wants. You won't Google her home town name and look for a bridal store there. Dan, if you're reading, that is some free advice.
3) Dan goes on to say, "We personally own 10,000+ websites and offer private linking to over a thousand website owners just like yourself. " Oh really, do you know of any company besides a front company that offers such operations? These 10,000 sites are most likely those generic, annoying sites that you hate to land on. You immediately click off them. So, first, Dan's company is filling the Internet with crap sites. Thanks, Dan. But, those sites with their links are seen by Google, and therefore putting your company's name on these sites will maybe boost your site ranking. However, two caveats: do you think that Google is aware of these shitty sites trying to game the system? To quote Sarah Palin, "you betcha!" So, Google may not even pay attention to these 'false' sites, and may even penalize these sites listed on these false sites. Theoretically, your site could be reduced in ranking for joining this racket. Secondly, websites should be spending money to build a better site with more keywords and more information. They should not spend it on the services of these networks since these false sites, if they did help, are only band-aids on the issue. You start throwing money into this and you're never correcting the real issue: your site needs the funds. Then, once you put your money into these false sites, they can pull the rug out from under you at any time. In essence, you are paying them to gobble up traffic for your keywords, and then they can sell their false pages to the next person. What can you do to stop them? Nothing. Invest in what you own: your site.
Thoughts or comments on the above?
-----Original Message----- From: Dan To: Sent: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:19 am Subject: Question regarding your website
I was looking at websites under the keyword "[insert location] bridal store" and came across your site [insert site name]. I see that you're ranked # 57 in Google.
I'm not sure if you're aware of why you're ranked this low but more importantly how easily correctable this is.
There's no reason you can't have a top three ranking for this keyword based on your site structure and content. You have a very nice site.
You need significantly more one way anchor text backlinks. If you're interested I can help you with this...
I'm talking about getting you ranked for ALL your keywords. Adding new backlinks on a steady and consistent basis from high PR quality websites is what produces the rankings you are looking for
The right kind of links are very critical in getting top ranking....and I can hand deliver these quality links to you
We personally own 10,000+ websites and offer private linking to over a thousand website owners just like yourself.
I didn't send this email out to thousands of people but I am currently reaching out to a list of your 'keyword competitors' as well. But you're my favorite and you're the one I really favor and the one I see can monetize the targeted website traffic this can deliver.
I have a phone # from your website...is it ok if I give you a call?
If so, just hit reply and give me the green light to call or give me a call 800-543-4559
I have a very simple way to prove that what I do works and it's without risk for you to try. Nothing beats seeing the results with your own eyes
I would love to pursue this further over the phone with you or should I go somewhere else?
Sincerely, Dan Linx Monster 800-543-4559
P.S - I'm talking about keywords that produce the right kind of traffic...
Traffic that delivers leads, sales and profits. Because getting a ranking that doesn't generate leads and sales is worthless
Is it Ok to give you a call? If so, fire back a reply and we can talk or give me a call 800-543-4559