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Re: 7 SEO Techniques That Google Smashed in 2007

Mark Argentino — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:47:32 -0000

Great post and even better links! I read the article "Realtors who relied heavily on reciprocal links" and found some useful information. I am a realtor who's site has dropped one google PR in the middle of this year. I was using one inactive auto link software program and one active auto-link software program. I wrote both companies and solicited their thoughts on the reciprocal links penalty debate and both vehemently denied any claims that reciprocal links would hurt my site.

I found a great tool that checks for reciprocal links that may be somewhat questionable. I removed any links to sites that are considered bad neighbourhoods. The tool only searches 40 pages at a time, so it took me about 8 hours to check all my links after splitting up pages into 40 link sub pages, but it worked nicely. You will like the tool if you want to check out other sites. The tools is called bad neighbourhood checker and can be found here: http://www.bad-neighborhood.com/text-link-tool....>

My sites contains a fair amount of html pages, over 1500, and this may be why my links pages are considered somewhat ok with google. I've kept the one program active on my site and have watched new incoming links very closely and begun to scrutinize them for legitimacy.

I still believe, (right or wrong and in the face of Matt Cutts comments about reciprocal links), that trading links is still fair and good for business. I've had a few referrals come directly from other realtor websites in the US and Canada that I otherwise would not have received were it not for the reciprocal links on fellow website pages. Thus, I still believe in reciprocal links as they do serve a real purpose for prospective buyers moving long distance or for realtors to find other realtors for referrals.

I will continue to trade reciprocal links and hope that google concludes that trading links with relevant sites is a good idea for real estate sites.

Thanks and all the best in 2008!
Mark

Re: Bailout Bill Must Include Help for Homeowners

Mark Argentino — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:56:38 -0000

Hello,
I agree with your post and feel that you have some excellent financial and market information. Your comments about the current marketplace should be considered by most in the industry. You can read about the current real estate market and some of my predictions and information at http://www.mississauga4sale.com you will see that my site is also packed with relevant information that would help your readers as well.

Keep up the great writing!

I wish you all the best,
Mark

Re: Phoenix Real Estate Investment Firm “Blindsided” by Home Price Declines. Sticks it to Investors

Mark Argentino — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:53:56 -0000

Hello, that's a good post, I agree with most of what you are saying. Do you think that this will have a postive effect on our marketplace over the next few months?

Thanks again and all the best!
Mark

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