Confused: Whats the Current Status of Direct Linking on Google?? - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

Lambo · 11-19-2009, 01:46 PM

I know they had the big policy change with destination/display url matching and I figured that was the end of it.

Since then I've definitely seen people doing it and I've heard people say it still flies. So, what is the final answer?? Looking to scale some stuff but don't want to get on G's bad side.

Also, would the answer be any different for direct linking on G Content Network?

nld2756 · 11-19-2009, 04:11 PM

well i got banned from search. in an email with a rep, their new TOS is going to include "no affiliate marketing sites", and thats how i got banned, even though the rule isnt in place yet.
what a bunch of cunts

bprimeelite · 11-19-2009, 05:09 PM

It is next to impossible to have a profitable campaign direct linking as most of the time you will not get through no matter what method you use and even if you do your quality score will be shit. Google doesn't want affiliate marketers money anymore it seems so you are better off taking your money elsewhere.

pocketrockets · 11-19-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nld2756

in an email with a rep, their new TOS is going to include "no affiliate marketing sites"

They aren't banning all affiliate sites -- just the shady crap.

11-19-2009, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lambo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 124 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Confused: Whats the Current Status of Direct Linking on Google?? I know they had the big policy change with destination/display url matching and I figured that was the end of it. Since then I've definitely seen people doing it and I've heard people say it still flies. So, what is the final answer?? Looking to scale some stuff but don't want to get on G's bad side. Also, would the answer be any different for direct linking on G Content Network? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Mike; 11-19-2009 at 08:40 PM.. Reason: Read the Rules of Engagement first clown. Boobs go in StS, and misuse of the boobs icon can be penalized with a ban.

11-19-2009, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
nld2756 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 182 iTrader: 0 / 0%	well i got banned from search. in an email with a rep, their new TOS is going to include "no affiliate marketing sites", and thats how i got banned, even though the rule isnt in place yet. what a bunch of cunts Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-19-2009, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
bprimeelite Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 775 iTrader: 2 / 100%	It is next to impossible to have a profitable campaign direct linking as most of the time you will not get through no matter what method you use and even if you do your quality score will be shit. Google doesn't want affiliate marketers money anymore it seems so you are better off taking your money elsewhere. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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