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10 Steps for Digg Success When You're the Villain

Went Hot: May 13, 2008 - 9:18 pm
Posted By: DoshDosh 416 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://searchengineland.com)
Category: News Sites

If you're using Digg as a linkbaiting tool then you're perceived as a villain. Everyone from Digg itself, to the community, to other self-proclaimed social media experts thinks you're the bad guy. Even though good linkbait provides value to the community (because who doesn't like remarkable content?), if they know you're putting up the content in the hopes for links, then they're automatically on defense. Because of this Digg has become very hard for marketers over the last year. It's hard, but not impossible, and here are 10 steps that will improve your chances for success.

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from ppcvillain 416 days ago #

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I can't say I'm not a little bit hurt that you didn't consult me, PPC Villain, before posting this. My advice would've been a lot more underhanded, to be sure.

from OliverTaco 416 days ago #

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I'd agree 100% with the don't put all your eggs in one basket advice! Be it a domain or a social network, that could not be more true.

I would also add that using tools (disclaimer: we have digg analytics tools in beta test) to increase your friend quality and reduce the amount of time you spend doing "maintenance" activities is key because your user and/or your domain can get the kiss of death without warning. So building a good user can't be a 2 hour/day and 8 week trial.

-OT

from TannerC 415 days ago #

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How is this anything that isn't obvious (or hasn't already been posted 2042329 times before somewhere else)? I love Search Engine Land - without a doubt - but this article is clearly just garbage to fill an empty plate.

from OliverTaco 414 days ago #

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Ok, we got a buncha emails from people looking for our Digg Analytics Tool with Automation. People it's in beta. Drop me an email if you'd like to try it out.

-OT