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[kevs]

Is it true that now its bad or penalized if websites have anchor/ text links to you site, in a list? Now it must/should be surrounded by other text?

 

Or no one knows? thanks.

[jonbey]

I think "no one knows" is the answer ......

 

I guess it comes down to trust, authority, and if the links look spammy. A list of 100 links with keyword anchor text in a sidebar on a low ranking, spammy blog could be given a Penguin tickle, a similar list on the BBC will probably be applauded. I guess.

 

But I really don't know either!

[kevs]

Jon, thanks, well, it's maybe 5-12 on good sites.