Blog commenting
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Is this still a good way of getting backlinks? I do not plan on making it my only method. Most of my backlinking is done through content creation, press releases, and guest blogging.
But looking for some variety in there that can be done quicker.
Is it even worth the time or are the links too spammy now?
If I did I would actually hand build the links and comment to the article.
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Disqus is "nofollow"
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Blog commenting is one of the lower value backlinks....but here are a few search strings to find dofollow blogs!
type in your keyword then on of the search stings with quotations into Google....the resulting sites will have dofollow blogs commenting
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| "blog comments powered by Disqus" |
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| "This site uses KeywordLuv. Enter YourName@YourKeywords in the Name field to take advantage." |
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| "comments by intensedebate" | -
Half the pages on there have closed comments or are nofollow. Ive never seen a tool or software that guarantees Dofollow links that actually works.
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Another question - is when I have used those find do follow tools I often find .edu pages but there will be hundreds of comments with spammed links cause of its weight. If I find a edu or non edu page with tons of links like that is it even worth my time to try commenting on it?
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You can find do follow locations for your comments with this free search tool:
http://www.inlineseo.com/dofollowdiver/
When I comment, I make them long and thought out as a way to get my name out there. People like to see debate and controversy, so don't be afraid to comment (politely) about why you disagree with their opinions.
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There are plenty of sites ranking for competitive terms that use blog comment links as a huge component of their link profile, so yes, they still work. They are effective for establishing link diversity (your approach) and also great for camouflaging a link profile (even nofollow links) -- making it harder for a competitor to sift through your link profile and spot the links that are really powerful and driving authority to your site.
Beyond those considerations, the real value I see in blog commenting is the potential to establish relationships. If you comment thoughtfully and regularly on the blog of an influential player in your industry, you increase the likelihood of being able to acquire a legitimate link from them in the future, receive social mentions, or potentially create a partnership of some sort (sponsorship or affiliate arrangement).
If you do it right, there's some value there. Just make sure you focus on your other (more effective) methods and use blog commenting judiciously.
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The problem with blog links is that most of them are nofollow links. While no follow links can still be useful, having a lot of them can be frowned upon by google. I would recommend writing more articles for links on different article sites and writing press releases. Having more unique sites linking to you is really important in any SEO strategy.
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