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This entry outlines basic precautions for concealing a site network from both Google and fellow SEOs who may be looking for an easy ranking(aka a penalty on your site).
Also covered are the types of niches where these sites can truly take off.
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from floppy 1455 Days ago #
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I don’t condone those methods, but persay you were going to do something like that.  It would be good advice in that post.

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from Taco 1454 Days ago #
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Sounds like a lot of work, but does include some practical suggestions. Personally I find it rather risky, I wouldn’t do it for any of our clients.

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from SlightlyShadySEO 1454 Days ago #
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@Taco: There’s a reason I don’t take on clients :-)

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from Vingold 1453 Days ago #
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Interestingly enough I was at a party this weekend and I discovered that an acquaintance (the husband of a friend of a freind) also does SEO.  It was the first time I randomly ran into someone who did SEO out in the real world.It turns out, him and his partner do offer this kind of service to their business clients.  We talked a bit about whether it was a reliable business model for him to build these kinds of content networks - and I told him it was probably ok for now, but once you’re discovered you should expect a smack-down.Maybe I should send him this story.I agree with all of the above:  For my own personal side projects and throw-away sites do I do this?  I’m not saying I do, I’m not saying I don’t.But I don’t know if I could recommend it to a client.Good job Slightly Shady! 

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