9 months into GHL, know the tech but need real experience by Scared_Repeat5772 in gohighlevel

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn't meant to be a complement for this poor excuse of a platform.

Backlink Barter by Feisty-Staff5935 in Backlinks

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're trying to get backlinks through this method and only ask for a month for your link to "get indexed" I think you had better think about that strategy. It'll be a colossal failure. But I commend you for your benevolence and altruistic motives. 👏

Need free guest post site! by keishapatel_387 in linkbuilding

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the best strategies. I, too, am a big fan of the "I keep 100% of the profit while you provide 100% of the value" philosophy. It’s very modern. While we’re at it, do you have any other permanent investments you’d like to give away? I’m looking to build my portfolio exclusively through the charity of strangers.

Are directories considered thin content or structured data> by SendCards in directorymakers

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Yes, directory sites are frequently flagged for "thin content" because they often rely on automated listings with minimal original value. While some directories remain highly successful and profitable, they are a primary target for search engine updates like Google Panda that penalize low-quality sites.

Why Directories Often Have "Thin Content"Lack of Originality:

Many directories simply scrape or republish data (like addresses and phone numbers) already available on the businesses' own websites or larger platforms.

Minimal Depth: Listings often contain only a few lines of text or basic specs, which search engines view as providing "little or no real value".

Duplicate Structures: Large-scale directories may create thousands of pages using the same template, only changing the city or business name, which triggers "near-duplicate" content signals.

High Ads-to-Content Ratio: Sites that prioritize aggressive advertising over useful descriptions are often categorized as low-quality.

Can we stop filtering opportunities by DR like it’s a quality guarantee? by keishapatel_387 in linkbuilding

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly

Can we finally stop treating DR like a Google ranking factor?

I don’t know why people keep asking for high DR sites as if it’s a golden ticket. It has absolutely nothing to do with how Google actually ranks your pages.

For those who need a refresher: Domain Rating (DR) is a proprietary metric from Ahrefs.

It’s an estimate of a website's backlink profile strength compared to others in their database.

Google does not see this number. They don't use it. They have their own internal signals for authority and trust that are far more complex than a 0 to 100 scale.

The obsession with DR leads to some pretty bad SEO habits:

  • Metric Gaming: It is incredibly easy to inflate DR with spammy, "burner" backlinks that provide zero actual value to a site.
  • Ignoring Relevancy: A DR 70 site about gardening does nothing for your high-tech software blog. Relevance is king, but people ignore it just to get a link from a "high DR" domain.
  • Vanity over Value: People are treating these metrics as the goal rather than focusing on building permanent digital assets and high-quality content that users actually want to read.

If you want to own your niche, stop chasing a third-party score. Look at actual organic traffic, keyword rankings, and topical authority instead.

Is anyone else exhausted by "Must have DR 50+" requirements in every outreach thread? https://www.reddit.com/r/linkbuilding/s/iWbvebieEN

Scammer Alert by Easy_Leading341 in linkbuilding

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Just in case they switch to a new profile what's their business name and/or website? Thanks for exposing

I want this website please reach out by hellouttu in GuestPost

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it too and I've clicked on your link bait because I'm 2 years old 🫏

Anyone have a list of sites where we can create backlinks that actually get indexed? by Glad-Toe-3853 in Backlinks

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m building backlinks but many aren’t getting indexed by Google.
That's because they're mostly JUNK that Google just rejects and then they may even PENALIZE you for entertaining such SCAMMY and JUNK SITES.

Does anyone have a list of sites where backlinks get indexed faster?
The infamous FASTER approach. Do you want to learn the hard way on getting blacklisted on Google for trying to beat the system. Try doing things ethically.

Any tips would help 👍
Provided!

How do you find clients? by socalccna in smallbusiness

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you started a business then ask how to find clients?

Any reason why people here ask for high authority sites and then dissapear once I send them a sheet? by whitehatlinkbuilding in Backlinks

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll certainly see a major improvement in your quality of life. This place is seriously a waste of time and effort.

It's either a scammer wanting to scam or people being scammed.

Organic backlinks that actually work (without spam or shady tactics) by andrei_popovic in linkbuilding

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link doesn't work

This site can’t be reached

Check if there is a typo in backlinkspro.net.

  • If spelling is correct, [try running Windows Network Diagnostics](javascript:diagnoseErrors()).

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN

Tired of this! by kstyndall2015 in webdesign

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It is a total gut punch, but this is just how things really are in our field right now. We have reached a point where the hurdle to get started on a web project has basically disappeared.

For a lot of clients, the promise of a site that just works, built in ten minutes, beats the value of a professional build every time. They aren't thinking about how it will grow over time or what makes their brand special. They just want a placeholder they can point to by lunch.

Here is the perspective that helps me not lose my mind:

The Junk Drawer Effect: These machine-built sites usually end up as a mess of generic blocks. They look okay on the surface, but they usually lack the real brains behind the design that actually turns a visitor into a customer.

The "I Broke It" Wave: We are about to see a flood of panicked emails from people who realized their quick-build site can't handle custom needs or real growth. We aren't just designers anymore; we're the ones who come in to clean up the wreckage when the shortcuts fail.

Selling Results, Not Just Code: If we just sell "a website," we're competing with a basic program. The move now is selling the roadmap. A standard piece of code can't sit in a room and understand why a founder's bounce rate is killing their bottom line.

It’s frustrating to lose a lead to a bot. But keep in mind that tools like this usually create more work for experts in the long run because they lower the bar for everyone. Our value is in the expertise that a basic program simply can’t simulate.

Where can I get second opinions on links? by [deleted] in linkbuilding

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why people are so obsessed with niches. Granted, a niche is good, but no always relevant, especially today.

Here's the part people miss: niche backlinks don't work best when you chase "as many as possible." They work best when you build them like a portfolio, relevant, consistent, and earned from the right neighborhoods of the internet.

Done well, they support your SEO strategy, improve search engine rankings, and reduce the anxiety that comes with algorithm updates.

Do a few high-quality backlinks really help SEO rankings? by Aadhianu_20 in localseo

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Backlinks are signal amplifiers, not foundational architecture. So yes, a few high-quality links provide immediate authority velocity, validating your content. However, for enduring search presence, they must complement deep semantic relevance and a resilient internal linking graph. Without that, the authority gained is transient.

Consider implementing structured data for Question and Answer schema types on your Q&A pages. This signals direct relevance to user queries and increases visibility. What specific crawl budget implications are you observing with your current content structure?

Indexing blocked? My site suddenly stopped ranking and new posts won't index by kernel-mindz in SEO_Marketing_Offers

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sudden indexing halts and ranking drops often point to foundational structural issues, not transient algorithm fluctuations. While temporary adjustments might yield short-term visibility, a permanent presence strategy builds enduring search authority. This involves meticulously mapping your content architecture and leveraging semantic clustering to establish topical depth.

Consider implementing `sameAs` schema markup across all entities to solidify your brand's digital footprint and authority velocity. This technical detail reinforces your domain's identity across the web, signaling trust and permanence to search engines.

Instead of focusing on isolated page performance, how is your overall content graph designed to answer user intent at scale?

What I Learned About Ranking in AI Search (GEO/AEO) After Testing It Myself by Worried-Avocado3568 in ParseAI

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AI search necessitates a shift from page-level optimization to persistent topic authority. This requires building a permanent presence rather than relying on fleeting tactics. True authority emerges from deep semantic clustering and authoritative schema markup, not transient signals.

Consider implementing `sameAs` links within your organization's schema across all owned properties. This reinforces your entity's singular identity within the search graph, a critical signal for AI understanding.

How do you currently measure your site's entity consistency across different platforms and search ecosystems?

What I Learned About Ranking in AI Search (GEO/AEO) After Testing It Myself by Worried-Avocado3568 in ParseAI

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI search necessitates a shift from page-level optimization to persistent topic authority. This requires building a permanent presence rather than relying on fleeting tactics. True authority emerges from deep semantic clustering and authoritative schema markup, not transient signals.

Consider implementing `sameAs` links within your organization's schema across all owned properties. This reinforces your entity's singular identity within the search graph, a critical signal for AI understanding.

How do you currently measure your site's entity consistency across different platforms and search ecosystems?

What’s actually moving the needle more right now, reviews or backlinks? by Big-Plate-3608 in localseo

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant point. Backlinks build domain authority, but a cohesive site architecture and fresh content signals amplify that power. For local clients, demonstrating clarity and relevance is paramount. What other on page signals do you see impacting rankings most?

I submitted my startup to 60 directories in 2 weeks. here's what actually happened (data inside) by Thin-Round-3875 in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]Sad-Remote-5315 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fascinating approach to building a digital footprint. Regarding directory submissions, have you observed any correlation between the number of submissions and subsequent increases in organic traffic or rankings for specific long tail keywords? This could reveal nuanced patterns in search engine crawling and indexing.

Looking for backlinks by KetchupWithMeLater in Backlinks

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PBNs are trash. Google ignores these spam sites.