Thoughts on paying for link-building/backlinks?

[Stevink]

On one hand, I don't see how purchasing niche-related links from a reputable source and seller could bring any harm to my blog.

On the other hand, if Google considers these links to be even the slightest bit "sketchy", would that not put my blog's ranking and future at risk?

I want to be able to see some results within the span of a few months, but overall I'd like this to be a long-term project. If it is clear that purchasing links would give me an edge for a couple of days, but be detrimental to the site's future, then I'd be sure to stay away.

Very curious to see what everyone's thoughts and opinions are.

 

[David Negip]

If you don't make thousands of links in a very short time, there is no real danger. Google recently said that they no longer apply penalties when they find links that have obviously been purchased. They just ignore them. That said, buying links shouldn't be your only way of link building. It can help, but it's not a long-term technique.

 

[onlinemarketer12]

Truth is without buying you can not succeed. It is risky but you have to do it.

 

[Stevink]

If you don't make thousands of links in a very short time, there is no real danger. Google recently said that they no longer apply penalties when they find links that have obviously been purchased. They just ignore them. That said, buying links shouldn't be your only way of link building. It can help, but it's not a long-term technique.

Right, I'm considering using the links as a fire starter and then letting the content do the rest of the work. At the end of the day, I suppose it's the content that builds a recurring audience and grows read time.

Truth is without buying you can not succeed. It is risky but you have to do it.

Do you have any tips as to how one could minimize the risk involved with purchasing links?

 

[David Negip]

Truth is without buying you can not succeed. It is risky but you have to do it.

You're right but you can also buy an agency to do link building for you (yeah I know it's not cheap). It will result on much more valuable links.

 

[onlinemarketer12]

You're right but you can also buy an agency to do link building for you (yeah I know it's not cheap). It will result on much more valuable links.

Surely, they have experience in this and can also negotiate better.

 

[alonelywriter]

Its all about risking,
You can ask the seller for links, there are many those who don't provide reports, Just ask if they will provide reports or not.
check if the links are good and well made.

 

[Stevink]

Its all about risking,
You can ask the seller for links, there are many those who don't provide reports, Just ask if they will provide reports or not.
check if the links are good and well made.

Aren’t reports typically made only after the service is completed?

 

[rafark]

You'll always be at risk when purchasing backlinks, you need to keep that in mind. Purchasing smartly and from reputable sources minimizes the risk, though. It's a bit of gambling, you have to play if you want to see the REAL money.

 

[Stevink]

You'll always be at risk when purchasing backlinks, you need to keep that in mind. Purchasing smartly and from reputable sources minimizes the risk, though. It's a bit of gambling, you have to play if you want to see the REAL money.

Is it possible to undo the potentially negative effects that back links may bring to a site?

 

[rafark]

Is it possible to undo the potentially negative effects that back links may bring to a site?

Getting links from reputable sites minimizes bad backlinks. The stronger your domain is, the harder it is to get hit by Google. It's totally fine that you're concerned about this. Try getting links directly from real blogs in your niche. Make sure their obls (outbound links, the sites and pages they link to) is low and clean. Avoid black hat techniques like niche edits, pbns, web 2.0s and blog comments.

 

[alonelywriter]

Aren’t reports typically made only after the service is completed?

yes but i have seen many those who don't provide links in the reports just to save their PBNs or links to get revealed