I’ve seen this crap before…

I received an e-mail from one of my clients… with an e-mail [I]he[/I] received offering SEO help. I have seen this [SIZE=4]SCAM[/SIZE] before… these people have bogus sites crammed with ‘backlinks’ that DO generate alot of ‘hits’ to your site (provided you pay them the $$ they request), but the analytics are that they are ‘redirects’ to your site, and that they didn’t intend to land there so they spend on average ‘[B]less than one minute[/B]” on your site!
-Don’t be fooled, -this is [I]probably[/I] a scam. The fact that the site built is now #2 on page #2 of Google for the SEARCH terms used, is a testiment that the site is gaining ranking, legitimate ranking. -Where were these people a year ago when the site was on page 36 or page 50-maybe? -We weren’t a contender and not a good ‘candidate’ to be fleeced….

SEO: beware. Could this be legitmate? Yes, –[I]it could be[/I]… but seriously I doubt it!

The message (names & URLs removed)
Subject: I visited your website and had a question

[quote]

>

>

Hello,

>
>

I was looking at websites under the keyword XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX and came across your site http:XXXXX(dot)XXX. I see that you’re ranked 2 on page 2.

>
>

I’m not sure if you’re aware of why you’re ranked this low but more importantly how easily correctable this is.

>
>

There’s no reason you can’t have a top three ranking for this keyword based on your site structure and content. You have a very nice site.

>
>

You need significantly more one way anchor text backlinks. If you’re interested I can help you with this…

>
>

I’m talking about getting you ranked for ALL your keywords. Adding new backlinks on a steady and consistent basis from high PR quality websites is what produces the rankings you are looking for.

>
>

The right kind of links are very critical in getting top ranking….and I can hand deliver these quality links to you.

>
>

My partners and I own 1000’s of websites and offer private linking to hundreds of website owners just like yourself.

>
>

I didn’t send this email out to thousands of people but I am currently reaching out to a list of your ‘keyword competitors’ as well. But you’re my favorite and you are the one I really favor and the one I see can monetize the targeted website traffic this can deliver.

>
>

I have a very simple way to prove that what I do works and it’s risk free for you to try. Nothing beats seeing the results with your own eyes.

>
>

Is it ok if I give you a call? I would love to pursue this further over the phone with you or should I go somewhere else?

>
>

Sincerely,
> XXXXX

>
>

PS – Just reply to this email and let me know if it is OK to talk to you about getting targeted leads, or call me anytime at (XXX)XXX-XXXX

[/quote]

Read that?

[quote]

…[SIZE=3]but I am currently reaching out to a list of your ‘keyword competitors’ as well. [B][I]But you’re my favorite and you are the one I really favor[/I][/B].[/SIZE]..

[/quote]

Okay, -I’m being stroked here folks… but they’re [B]not[/B] gonna punk me!

But I might punk HIM (no, –[I]I won’t[/I]) if I can find his postal addy… punk ‘im, [I]with “popcorn”[/I]! -You know those “You can study at home to be a (fill in the blank/check the box next to the title)” [I]postage-paid just drop it in the mailbox and we’ll deliver the details straight to your door[/I] things you get in TV GUIDE, GH and READER’S DIGEST a~la Sally Struthers TV adverts? A.K.A. “popcorn”. -If I get this person’s postal mail address, -he’s gonna get 100s of pamplets and work-at-home course offers courtesy of his [I]favorite and most-favored[/I] bestest buddy…. me! Yeah baby… Like the AC/DC song, –[I]dirty deeds done dirt-cheap[/I]!

Also in #SEO _↴