1) Dan promises to "hand deliver" a high ranking in Google for apparently any search term, but if I Google this guys name and business ("Dan Linx Monster"), there are NO matching results in Google.
For a guy that promises high search ranking, why does he–accoridng to Google–not even exist?
2) People may search for the terms he suggested "[insert location] bridal store", but the more common search term is a brand or product category. Think about it, if you're a bride, you know where you'll register. If you're a customer seeking to buy an item for a bride, you know what she wants and will Google the brand name of the item she wants. You won't Google her home town name and look for a bridal store there. Dan, if you're reading, that is some free advice.
3) Dan goes on to say, "We personally own 10,000+ websites and offer private linking to over a thousand website owners just like yourself. " Oh really, do you know of any company besides a front company that offers such operations? These 10,000 sites are most likely those generic, annoying sites that you hate to land on. You immediately click off them. So, first, Dan's company is filling the Internet with crap sites. Thanks, Dan. But, those sites with their links are seen by Google, and therefore putting your company's name on these sites will maybe boost your site ranking. However, two caveats: do you think that Google is aware of these shitty sites trying to game the system? To quote Sarah Palin, "you betcha!" So, Google may not even pay attention to these 'false' sites, and may even penalize these sites listed on these false sites. Theoretically, your site could be reduced in ranking for joining this racket. Secondly, websites should be spending money to build a better site with more keywords and more information. They should not spend it on the services of these networks since these false sites, if they did help, are only band-aids on the issue. You start throwing money into this and you're never correcting the real issue: your site needs the funds. Then, once you put your money into these false sites, they can pull the rug out from under you at any time. In essence, you are paying them to gobble up traffic for your keywords, and then they can sell their false pages to the next person. What can you do to stop them? Nothing. Invest in what you own: your site.
Thoughts or comments on the above?
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan
To:
Sent: Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:19 am
Subject: Question regarding your website
I was looking at websites under the keyword "[insert location] bridal store" and came across
your site [insert site name]. I see that you're ranked # 57 in Google.
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
We personally own 10,000+ websites and offer private linking to over a thousand 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're the one I really favor and the one I see can monetize the targeted website traffic this can deliver.
I have a phone # from your website...is it ok if I give you a call?
If so, just hit reply and give me the green light to call or give me a call 800-543-4559
I have a very simple way to prove that what I do works and it's without risk for you to try. Nothing beats seeing the results with your own eyes
I would love to pursue this further over the phone with you or should I go somewhere else?
Sincerely,
Dan
Linx Monster
800-543-4559
P.S - I'm talking about keywords that produce the right kind of traffic...
Traffic that delivers leads, sales and profits. Because getting a ranking that doesn't generate leads and sales is worthless
Is it Ok to give you a call? If so, fire back a reply and we can talk
or give me a call 800-543-4559
6 comments:
Excellent report, keep up the great work!
Spam and Scams are now more rampant and obviously will increase right along with the economic debacle.
Jason Palmer sent me the "exact" same e-mail.
Not only does Dan work this scheme, Jason does also.
Clearly, their e-mail's are auto-generated because mine did not preface the applicable field nor the right area of the country I'm in.
Spam is always "scam" of some sort.
Give 'em the boot. Tell everyone!
i'm glad you guys posted about this. i just got the exact same email from "mike millikan". it was a somewhat appealing offer. but i googled the phone number and came up with your blog. now i know the truth. the other thing about them is that their web site www.linxmonster.com is so unprofessionally done. why would anyone want to do business with them after seeing that?
got the same email from robert petracca. like you, i googled the guy and got nothing - not very impressive for someone selling their supposed google expertise. i did find a link to a linxmonster "help wanted" add advertising to attract spammers willing to work on 100% commission. Clearly this is just a spam-scam.
Thank you for posting it. I just received the same email and, I have to admit, it is a tempting sales pitch. I thought I'd do a Google search of the company name to check the reputation and found your post.
Owner of Linx Monster is Tom Liantonio. Please see below. He may be working on a loan modification company next.
from BusinessWeek.com
FUNNY BUSINESS
Don't Try This at Home
It sounds too good to be true -- and it is. Spammers such as FedEx (FDX )-UPS Refund Recovery and Refund Recovery Software say you can earn $75 an hour working from home. Just buy a $77 software program to track the on-time status of packages, then earn fees helping companies collect refunds for late delivery.
But this would require detailed account info, which businesses don't easily give to third parties. And FedEx and UPS already handle tracking and refunds. Says UPS spokesman Norman Black: "This is truly a consumer scam." The Federal Trade Commission won't say if it's investigating. Neither refund company replied to repeated calls and e-mail.
Earlier this year, FedEx and UPS hit another company that's operating similarly, Overnight Recovery Software, with cease-and-desist orders. Founder Thomas Liantonio won't say how many customers he has or if they've started businesses. He admits his marketing leaves out vital information. "Is it legitimate? It falls in a sort of gray area," he says. He intends to fight the cease-and-desist orders. As for the riches to be made, consumers can expect late delivery.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/03_28/c3841028_mz003.htm
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