Reciprocal Link Directory

There are a lot of myth about Search Engine Optimization out there, including myth about reciprocal link. When it come to exchange links, many webmasters act based on myth, which can be a loss for them.


In here we present to you some theories that have been proven false (or true) with some experiment held by experienced peoples on Search Engine Optimization area:

1. AVOID getting links from sites that are not "related" to or in the same "theme" as your own. It doesn't have any value, even can HURT your position on search engine!
-- The experiment has been prove that it was false! Every links have their on value, as long as search engines didn't ban the sites.

2. Another theory is that "you must vary or alternate your anchor text - too much of the same and you will be penalized".
-- Proven false. The experiment use 100% keyword as an anchor text.

3. You must keep your keyword density LOW to avoid spam filters.
-- Keyword density used on the experiment = 15.35%

4. Multiple links from an external site have little value.
-- More than 50 external links on the experiment are from one site, apparently it have significant boost to SERPs.

5. Placement of links on a page can have a big effect.
-- Most all of the links used on the experiment are at the bottom of the pages.

6. PR/Backlink updates is when you will see the SERPs change due to the addition of Backlinks and PR.
-- The new page on the experiment has made significant progress prior to any updates.