Can i create more blogs/websites for SEO?

[cerar]

Hello,

Can i create more blogs/websites 2.0 for SEO? It is safe to get backlinks from that pages (5-10 diffrent domains)?

• Blogs/websites like: wordpress.com, webs.com, soup.io...
• Content: Only unique content related to my websites, new content every week.

My website realy need fresh backlinks so i think these method are alright?

[RevCom]

I have been tasked with fixing SEO issues through multiple site (been learning since July and loving it). They have multiple blogs for SEO which helps to drive traffic to the main eCommerce site and they planned to keep this strategy going in the future. After the webinar today and seeing that this was considered a link scheme, I analyzed GA and they have not been hit yet on any of the algorithm updates. I know they eventually will get hit and I would like to keep this from happening.

Most of the content on the blogs are good and rank very well. Stats across the board are getting better as I have been cleaning out the thin content and making the good ranking content better. Should I just do a "nofollow" on all outbound links so we do not eventually get nailed? Would that solve the issue?

[Christy-Correll]

This. "In general, tactics that you have to question are usually ones to stay away from."

Another great resource is the Beginner's Guide to Link Building by Paddy Moogan.

[alecfwilson]

All the value you are trying to claim: links for relevant sites with high-quality content.  That's a smart goal. However, creating websites solely to link to your site will trigger link scheme algo penalties.  Additionally, even if it didn't trigger the penalties and just added no value, creating high quality, unique content will drive more value if you just host it on your own site. Then reach out to bloggers and other writers pointing them in the direction of the content.

[Andy-Halliday]

if the year was still 2010 then yeah it would probably be recommend, but not anymore.

Google has got a lot smarter and you will just be penalised.

Unfortunately now the only way to get good rankings is to do hard work, there is no quick fixes / cheats.

[Sheena_Schleicher]

The other thing is that creating unique, high quality, share-worthy content requires creative planning & resources that would be better spent towards your main site than on various microsites.

[Sheena_Schleicher]

What you described is a link scheme that I highly recommend avoiding.  Google's advanced algorithm will very likely identify the footprint you're leaving & could lead to a link penalty.

It's good that you understand that links are valuable for SEO, but this is not the way to go about getting them. Instead, focus on building relationships with other non-competing brands or people with large followings that will broadcast your content within your industry. This WBF has some good, safe link building ideas: http://moz.com/blog/anchor-text-rich-links-without-spam-or-manipulation-whiteboard-fridayIn general, tactics that you have to question are usually ones to stay away from.