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It’s Official, Google Killed TextLinkAds As We Know It?

Started by Jim Kukral TheBizWebCoach · 1 year ago

It’s official. Google doesn’t want paid links that are followed. More at Techmeme.com.

I pondered last week if this was a TextLinkAds.com killer? I don’t think it will be because the guys at TLA are pretty smart and should figure out a way to rebou ... Continue reading »

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  • Jim ... I wrote about this topic via Oaseo today (http://tinyurl.com/39bxwz). TLA is fighting back, but it may be too late.
  • Thanks Joel, I updated my post with that link.

    I don't think it's a fight they can win, even if they close up the marketplace and make it "private". Honestly, Google doesn't want their juice passed in such a a manner, end of story.
  • "Does “closing” the open marketplace work?"

    yes .. im sure TLA will keep their business, that change will keep them going
  • I think TLA needs to put forth initiatives to educate their publishers on how to avoid being flagged algorithmically. A 'best practices' guide would be great. As an advertiser I'd feel more comfortable purchasing links if I knew publishers weren't screaming "HEY, OVER HERE! TLA ADS FOR SALE."
  • It was bound to happen I suppose. No paid links will be going black market :D
  • I never liked TLA. I don’t think Feedvertising will work.

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