tenerifejim - 12:43 pm on Nov 20, 2009 (gmt 0)

Firstly, a quick background: I am often approached by client who have been contacted by someone offering to get them better rankings doing this or that. Often these practices are (what I consider to be) of dubious or detrimental benefit and I prefer to back up my opinion with those of others in the wider community. As such I often refer to threads in this forum and others.

There have been thousands of threads on this site and many other regarding the 'good practice' factors which Google likes. The are many of them bring together those threads into comprehensive advice.

However, what I am looking for a top list of definately what NOT TO DO in Google. Those activities that will have detrimental effect on your website should you try them. I don't know if such a thread already exists or whether this could become one.

I understand Google's guidelines touch on several techniques to be avoided - but maybe we could create something more comprehensive. I believe what to avoid can be as useful as a best practice guide.

Any thoughts?

PS- wasn't really sure where to post as this isn't really Google News as such - so apologies if this gets moved.