How do Google identify whether a link has been sold for PR or traffic?

Originally Posted by gkd_uk

How do Google identify whether a link has been sold for PR or traffic?

That is the million dollar question. There is a system to report the links. I read it on Mr. Cutts blog.

Originally Posted by gkd_uk

How do Google identify whether a link has been sold for PR or traffic?

Only Google knows this answer :roll:

I guess Google systems will pick up on words that refer to purchasing links for PR. e.g. purchase a link and increase your PR

Originally Posted by maldives

Not necessary at least for the time being. Will see what happens after the next PR update.

Its absolutely necessary, we are talking about a single link that cost $300 per month multiply that by 3 or 4 and not PR benefit, I cannot afford to throw that kind of money per month down the drain.

I am cancelling them one by one and buying cheaper permanent or annual links instead

Originally Posted by temi

Its absolutely necessary, we are talking about a single link that cost $300 per month multiply that by 3 or 4 and not PR benefit, I cannot afford to throw that kind of money per month down the drain

Considering the money involved I agree with you.

I agree, paying for permanent listings is the best option