Link campaigns anchored on PayPerPost and ReviewMe (if without nofollow) links might be inviting trouble from Google. That’s what Matt says in this video interview for WebProNews.

Again, keeping your link profile natural (themed links from a host of sources) and going after sites that aren’t listed on any blogger-for-hire directories is the way to go. What might logically trigger an automated or human review would be an unnatural link profile, say 80% of links from press releases, 80% from sitewide links or 80% from hooker blogs :)

Has anyone tried out Blogkits? They’re positioning it as an AdSense alternative for the millions of bloggers who don’t have the necessary traffic to earn big from AdSense. If anyone does get in, be sure to post a review please. Check out the buzz around Blogkits or you can read the blog.

My US trip is winding down. I’ve been here for exactly 2 weeks and have traveled to both coasts, including Las Vegas for PubCon 2006. I still have a few days to spend with family (and Mickey Mouse) in California, then it’s back to the Philippines on Tuesday. Overall it’s been a great learning experience for me. The trip has some low points too, but that’s to be expected. Here are some key takeaways from this trip:
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Michael “Graywolf” Gray at Webmasterworld PubCon 2006 (Las Vegas).

Aaron Wall of SEO Book fame at Webmasterworld PubCon 2006 (Las Vegas). Interesting factoid: Giovanna, Aaron’s girlfriend, is 100% Filipino :) I hope they take up my offer to visit the Philippines early next year.

Rand Fishkin (CEO of SEOmoz) and Troy Ireland (CEO of Textlinkbrokers) at Webmasterworld PubCon 2006 (Las Vegas).

Todd “Oilman” Friesen at Webmasterworld PubCon 2006 (Las Vegas).

Todd “Stuntdubl” Malicoat at Webmasterworld PubCon 2006 (Las Vegas).

That’s Brett Tabke in the background :)

Arrived in Las Vegas early today. Had the bags checked in then went straight to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The registration line was looooong so we were told to go in straight to the session hall for Brett Tabke’s and Guy Kawasaki’s speeches.

PubCon’s great! I’ve met Todd Malicoat, Graywolf and Shoemoney (awesome down to earth dudes) and have seen the other rockstars in attendance like Oilman, Martinibuster, Barry Schwartz, Bill Slawski, Lee Oden, and Rand Fishkin. I also saw JenSense and Eric Ward. Owen Bryne (Digg), Rick Klau (Feedburner), Chris Tolles (Topix.net), Greg Hartnett (BOTW.org) and Chris Bogs (Razorfish) were also present. I gotta bring my cam the next time around! :)
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Still looking for PPC addicts in the Philippines :)