.edu and .gov backlink list selling strategy...

by rafiseo Banned
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I have been working as a link builder in oDesk.com for such a long time. Once at a time I noticed SEO gurus are looking for .edu and .gov backlinks seriously! Some SEO even paid me .50 cents for each .edu backlinks for their websites. Learning importance of .edu and .gov backlinks I decided to create a list of 100 .edu and .gov websites. And after working really hard I learned some tricks to dig .edu and .gov websites using search engines. Finally I have collected almost 100 websites that allow posting urls(some with anchor texts some allow just the URL) and that are crawler/spider friendly.

Now I wanna make an e-book like Angela Pauls ebook and I wanna sell this useful eBook to SEO and to them who want to add some valuable .edu and .gov backlinks to their site.

Warriors can u tell me what should I do to sell my eBook? What strategy u recommend? I am just a novice in marketing. So I need ur help to earn some money..
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  • Profile picture of the author cyoung75
    I would imagine there are a couple of options and I am sure some people already sell such items. That's not to say that you're URLs aren't unique so it's worth looking into promoting them.

    Look around and see if there are any other offers available on these forums to see what sort of pricing the other warriors are offering. Have a look around the internet for other forums that promote things like this as well. (I don't think digital point allow this sort of thing but somebody will correct me if I'm wrong).

    Good luck rafiseo
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    • Profile picture of the author rafiseo
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      Originally Posted by cyoung75 View Post

      I would imagine there are a couple of options and I am sure some people already sell such items. That's not to say that you're URLs aren't unique so it's worth looking into promoting them.

      Look around and see if there are any other offers available on these forums to see what sort of pricing the other warriors are offering. Have a look around the internet for other forums that promote things like this as well. (I don't think digital point allow this sort of thing but somebody will correct me if I'm wrong).

      Good luck rafiseo

      I know that some people are already selling this sort of packets. But i have noticed they are selling their packets at very high rate. Between $25 to even 50USD. So I my plan is ancient very well known. I decided to sell my packet only at $10. What do u think now? Will it make people to be curious about my packet??
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  • Profile picture of the author theantihype
    i bought a packet a while back that had 50 links for $37. not a great deal, actually down-right overpriced.

    Selling it as a WSO you can get $11-27 no problem.. but the real secret to your success is going to be having a good list and follow-up.

    I recommend you subscribe to Joe Finn's backlinks and mimic his success!
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  • Profile picture of the author Always-A-Warrior
    the problem with people offering .edu, .gov or .mil backlinks for cheap is because its either spammed or has no relevant quality. I've ordered many before but all seems to be trash and this is why I took on my own backlink research to the next level and go deep into the backlink caves to really find the real gold thats worth more than its own value.
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    • Profile picture of the author rafiseo
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      Originally Posted by Always-A-Warrior View Post

      the problem with people offering .edu, .gov or .mil backlinks for cheap is because its either spammed or has no relevant quality. I've ordered many before but all seems to be trash and this is why I took on my own backlink research to the next level and go deep into the backlink caves to really find the real gold thats worth more than its own value.

      Okay then please tell me what u think about quality of .edu and .gov backlinks?

      From my point of view if backlinks are publicly viewable, allow anchor texts, allow spiders to crawl and index, and dofollow(even though I noticed some SEOs like nofollow backlinks too) is good enough.

      Do u want to add more??
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      • Profile picture of the author Always-A-Warrior
        Originally Posted by rafiseo View Post

        Okay then please tell me what u think about quality of .edu and .gov backlinks?

        From my point of view if backlinks are publicly viewable, allow anchor texts, allow spiders to crawl and index, and dofollow(even though I noticed some SEOs like nofollow backlinks too) is good enough.

        Do u want to add more??
        Quality .edu, .gov and .mil links are those that have same niche, less comments, great alexa (10k or less) and nice PR. But even with all of these things you need to know how to write a good comment and get approved. All of this makes for a good quality backlink.

        Backlinks are backlinks no matter how you look at them but if you can get all the above in one basket then you've got gold. Even in the regular PR's in .com, .org, etc. you can do good but I prefer the 3 kings.

        There are some search tricks that can help but due to the respect of the person who showed me I cannot reveal much more. You can check the WSO or they might have tutorials at YT I'm not sure.
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  • Profile picture of the author DireStraits
    Originally Posted by rafiseo View Post

    I have been working as a link builder in oDesk.com for such a long time. Once at a time I noticed SEO gurus are looking for .edu and .gov backlinks seriously! Some SEO even paid me .50 cents for each .edu backlinks for their websites. Learning importance of .edu and .gov backlinks I decided to create a list of 100 .edu and .gov websites. And after working really hard I learned some tricks to dig .edu and .gov websites using search engines. Finally I have collected almost 100 websites that allow posting urls(some with anchor texts some allow just the URL) and that are crawler/spider friendly.

    Now I wanna make an e-book like Angela Pauls ebook and I wanna sell this useful eBook to SEO and to them who want to add some valuable .edu and .gov backlinks to their site.

    Warriors can u tell me what should I do to sell my eBook? What strategy u recommend? I am just a novice in marketing. So I need ur help to earn some money..
    How are you going to be marketing/advertising this product?

    Are you aware that .gov and .edu backlinks do not intrinsically confer any additional SEO value over that of backlinks from other types of domains?

    Would you be able to continue to justify the potential cost of these backlinks if your customers were aware of the above?

    And, if not, would you feel comfortable that any money you make was only possible purely because you were preying on your customers' ignorance, naïveté and lack of experience, and contributing to the perpetuation of a longstanding SEO myth in the process?

    I realise that you may not be aware of this, and I'm not at all trying to sound hostile or as though I'm passing judgement towards you, but I think it's definitely a valid consideration and one absolutely worthy of being brought up, here, in the context of this thread.
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    • Profile picture of the author rafiseo
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      Originally Posted by DireStraits View Post

      How are you going to be marketing/advertising this product?

      Are you aware that .gov and .edu backlinks do not intrinsically confer any additional SEO value over that of backlinks from other types of domains?

      Would you be able to continue to justify the potential cost of these backlinks if your customers were aware of the above?

      And, if not, would you feel comfortable that any money you make was only possible purely because you were preying on your customers' ignorance, naïveté and lack of experience, and contributing to the perpetuation of a longstanding SEO myth in the process?

      I realise that you may not be aware of this, and I'm not at all trying to sound hostile or as though I'm passing judgement towards you, but I think it's defiintely a valid consideration and one absolutely worthy of being brought up, here, in the context of this thread.

      Hmm Michael I am not clear about ur opinion!! As far as i know (by reading some ebooks on SEO technical discussion and working with some SEO experts) building backlinks using .edu and .gov websites is a legitimate way. And also google support it. This is why google gives some extra value to websites those have .edu .gov or .mil backlinks.

      If I am wrong then please clarify me...
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      • Profile picture of the author DireStraits
        Originally Posted by rafiseo View Post

        Hmm Michael I am not clear about ur opinion!! As far as i know (by reading some ebooks on SEO technical discussion and working with some SEO experts) building backlinks using .edu and .gov websites is a legitimate way. And also google support it. This is why google gives some extra value to websites those have .edu .gov or .mil backlinks.

        If I am wrong then please clarify me...
        Hi,

        Sorry for the confusion: I'm not implying that building backlinks from .gov or .edu sites, where the opportunity presents itself, is in any way illegitimate.

        All I'm stating is that .edu and .gov backlinks aren't intrinsically any more valuable than backlinks from any other domains (such as a .com, .net or .org).

        The idea that Google thinks more highly of links from .edu and .gov (and probably .mil, too) domains is just a myth.

        It's a very pervasive myth because when people try to explain why these kinds of backlinks carry more value - i.e. "because not anyone can buy a .edu or .gov domain, so Google trusts them more", as you have just said/implied yourself - it seems like a somewhat logical explanation.

        But unfortunately it just doesn't work that way (Google's Matt Cutts himself attests to this).

        So I'm not saying you shouldn't sell .edu and .gov backlink packets/ebooks at all; I'm just letting you know that they don't necessarily confer any additional value over any other type of backlink, so that you won't make the mistake of perpetuating this myth in your sales-letter or other marketing/advertising/sales materials, and using it as the basis for charging a higher price for these backlinks than you would any others.
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        • Profile picture of the author rafiseo
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          Originally Posted by DireStraits View Post

          Hi,

          Sorry for the confusion: I'm not implying that building backlinks from .gov or .edu sites, where the opportunity presents itself, is in any way illegitimate.

          All I'm stating is that .edu and .gov backlinks aren't intrinsically any more valuable than backlinks from any other domains (such as a .com, .net or .org).

          The idea that Google thinks more highly of links from .edu and .gov (and probably .mil, too) domains is just a myth.

          It's a very pervasive myth because when people try to explain why these kinds of backlinks carry more value - i.e. "because not anyone can buy a .edu or .gov domain, so Google trusts them more", as you have just said/implied yourself - it seems like a somewhat logical explanation.

          But unfortunately it just doesn't work that way (Google's Matt Cutts himself attests to this).

          So I'm not saying you shouldn't sell .edu and .gov backlink packets/ebooks at all; I'm just letting you know that they don't necessarily confer any additional value over any other type of backlink, so that you won't make the mistake of perpetuating this myth in your sales-letter or other marketing/advertising/sales materials, and using it as the basis for charging a higher price for these backlinks than you would any others.
          Michael now I understand what u mean. However first time I here that this is a myth!! Till now I have worked with almost 14 SEO experts. And when I was working with them I monitored the improvement of their targeted websites for some specific keywords. I saw how they got success. I must say all of they are successful to make sure their websites are on page #1 of google for desired keywords. But each one said me about importance of .eud and .gov websites. If it is a myth then all 14 SEO are missing it!!!

          Well if it is a myth then I must be honest and I will not try to sell the ebook...
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  • Profile picture of the author Axel.jr
    give free ebook first then put there "if you want more, just purchase our premium blalala"...promote it on your facebook account, twitter, make a website to promote that, then buy some ads space (don't scare to spend some money) , or maybe you can pm me your rate...may be i can put it on my service list
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