PDF Sharing sites - scribd/dropbox/edocr/etc Cleaning Up SEO History
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Howdy,
Whilst in the process of cleaning up a new clients seo profile and have encountered a lot of techniques I am uncomfortable with and in my opinion should be removed.
One technique I have not seen before is using a load of pdf sharing and video sites. The domains have high DA ratings, but to me the intention is highly questionable. The sites include:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/241542076/Looking-for-Boiler-Spares-geniune-Parts-and-Consumables
http://www.divshare.com/download/26207602-569
And so the list goes on for about 50 domains.
Am I correct to be concerned here and what was the seo plan here?
Thanks in advance.
Andy Southall. (Marz Ventures)
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It's a technique of guerilla and internet marketers.
It's not a link to your website but rather just another way to rank in SERP's for a keyword.
I've never heard of it being negative.
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Many of my documents and articles are on those sites. I didn't submit them and I have never hired an SEO. It is done by weasels who simply steal your stuff and upload it under their name.
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Well; these are probably all 'no-followed' (I checked a few) links with hardly any visits and interactions so if you have the logins I would remove them but if not I would just leave them.
Good luck.
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