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For some time now I have been researching AM as a viable business to get into. In my research I have come across a couple of sites that I know for a fact to be making big money (don’t ask how I know). They use methods that are considered bad practice by search engines. They tend to be huge sites consisting of thousands of pages with no original content, mirror sites, gateway pages and so on. This seems very different from the advice most people have given me – lots of smaller sites for niche products and original content. Are these sites I have come across a just v lucky or is it possible to be that clever?
It depends on your risk tolerance.
Scenario:
1. nothing happens and you make money.
2. the SE filters your site some day - you put up another.
3. the AM finds their program on a spammy site and may end your affiliation - find another program.
Basically, if you are willing to invest time and money knowing that your income stream has a higher likelihood of interruption, then it's your decision.
I think the general advice is to limit spammy techniques to non-flagship sites.
I think the general advice is to limit spammy techniques to non-flagship sites.
cooster .. 'mix it up' a bit, but i'd spend most of my time focusing on white hat / legitimate techniques
It really doesn't take that much more effort to do it properly and you'll get more long term security.
Many people outsource their content. Personally I have never done it but might consider it in the near future. Try elance. Also, from what I've read the rule 'You get what you pay for' tends to apply well to these types of deals. If you go for the real 'bargains' (under 5$ per 500 word article) you'll probably end up with total crap that has likely been ripped off (which could get YOU sued).
They use methods that are considered bad practice by search engines.
About 1/5000 aff sites do not use methods the SE's would frown upon. When it comes to SE rankings, there is no high or low road, only high and low income sites.
There also are no rules - SE's publish GUIDELINES -they cana nd will dow hatever they please as will we publishers
Nice response mfishy.
My opinion is to try a little bit of both. Who cares if Google will love some of your cheap sites... As long as they make money then it may be worth it. Diversify.
C.K.
