paid guest posts or purchasing backlink from Authority website is Black Hat SEO or safe?
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Hi dear MOZ community members,
I am a new blogger. I need some suggestions while link building for the blog: duplicate bills.
If I buy backlinks from authority websites through guest posts then is this safe for my website or is it black hat SEO and could lead to penalization by Google? Kindly guide me.
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@dbills
Hi,If it is the editorial fee, it is okay. Some directories or blogs take money to publish your content.
Google often recognizes websites selling links and considers them to be blackhat. If you buy one or two links, Google may not penalize you. However, continuing to do so will result in a penalty.
Do not only go for authority. Consider website relevance, traffic, and reputation. The more selective blog => the better SEO benefit
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Yes, that would constitute black hat SEO and long term put you at risk of penalty. It's also possible that the links would never benefit you even short term.
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