Cloaking - Is it worth it? - GoFuckYourself.com

disc0 · 03-16-2003, 08:00 AM

What do you guys think about SE cloaking software? Is it worth it, is it safe to use, any tips/tricks?

DearAbby · 03-16-2003, 09:04 AM

Where can I fing out more about cloaking?

ZoiNk · 03-16-2003, 09:35 AM

I don't use it, but my opinion is it is worth it in the SHORT term, but if you are in this biz for the long term, you won't do it. Basically when SEs find out you are cloaking, your domain goes on a blacklist, and with google at least, any sites linking to that domain get a lower PageRank.
ZoiNk

Libertine · 03-16-2003, 09:41 AM

Please, do use it. I need as much competition as possible...

...on Google's blacklist.

disc0 · 03-16-2003, 12:50 PM

I need to find out what the SE's look for when they determine that someone is cloaking.

Anyone know?

disc0 · 03-16-2003, 01:22 PM

I'm doing random research and it sounds like you're safe if you have less than 1000 cloaked pages.

Hmmm.... Still don't know if I should do it or not

AdultNex · 03-16-2003, 01:47 PM

Oh, yes. It's very worth it.

Go ahead and cheat the SE, and see the consequences.

*sigh*

playa · 03-16-2003, 01:51 PM

google software updates constantly, i think bots are becoming smarter to catch cheaters

sacX · 03-16-2003, 04:13 PM

definitely can be worth it if you have a budget. If you get banned buy new domains and grab some new ips and no problem

Of course better solution is to just do it the SE's way and optimise. Less headaches in the long run as you're not worried about getting blacklisted.

disc0 · 03-17-2003, 10:13 AM

Is there a way to find out who's on the black list?

View Poll Results: SE Cloaking
Yes, SE Cloaking is Great	6	33.33%
NO, you fucking idiot.... Do it the old fashioned way and earn your ranking	7	38.89%
I don't fucking know	5	27.78%
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03-16-2003, 08:00 AM	#1
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03-16-2003, 09:35 AM	#3
ZoiNk Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 2,370	I don't use it, but my opinion is it is worth it in the SHORT term, but if you are in this biz for the long term, you won't do it. Basically when SEs find out you are cloaking, your domain goes on a blacklist, and with google at least, any sites linking to that domain get a lower PageRank. ZoiNk __________________ "People can have the Model T in any color - so long as it's black." - Henry Ford

03-16-2003, 09:41 AM	#4
Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	Please, do use it. I need as much competition as possible... ...on Google's blacklist. __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

03-16-2003, 12:50 PM	#5
disc0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MD Posts: 68	I need to find out what the SE's look for when they determine that someone is cloaking. Anyone know? __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

03-16-2003, 09:04 AM	#2
DearAbby Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NoCal Posts: 979	Where can I fing out more about cloaking?

03-16-2003, 01:22 PM	#6
disc0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MD Posts: 68	I'm doing random research and it sounds like you're safe if you have less than 1000 cloaked pages. Hmmm.... Still don't know if I should do it or not __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

03-16-2003, 01:47 PM	#7
AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Oh, yes. It's very worth it. Go ahead and cheat the SE, and see the consequences. sigh

03-16-2003, 01:51 PM	#8
playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	google software updates constantly, i think bots are becoming smarter to catch cheaters

03-16-2003, 04:13 PM	#9
sacX Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,998	definitely can be worth it if you have a budget. If you get banned buy new domains and grab some new ips and no problem Of course better solution is to just do it the SE's way and optimise. Less headaches in the long run as you're not worried about getting blacklisted.

03-17-2003, 10:13 AM	#10
disc0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MD Posts: 68	Is there a way to find out who's on the black list? __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.