Reciprocal Review Carousel
Nothing boosts your blog popularity better then other blogs linking back to you. I know because I have participated (and still am) in Viralink exchange. Superb idea that boosted my rankings in Technorati in a matter of days. And I want to build on this idea but do something different and something that will be greatly beneficial for your Google Rankings.
In this strategy we combine the best Web 2.0 communities have to offer with a solid linking strategy and capitalize on our need to share. After all – web 2.0 is all about communities of like-minded individuals sharing what is common and this is simply a chance to make it even more beneficial to your readers by providing valuable resources and getting some targeted viral traffic. If your Business relies on AdSense for revenue , it is essential to have a good linking strategy and this can be used as How to get it implemented on blogs.
Update: To answer several questions I have received in email.
Q: Do I have to do the review of the site that reviewed me?
A: Absolutely Not! It is entirely up to you what sites do you review. Reciprocal part of this Carousel is in the part where reviewer creates a link to HIS or HER own blog using anchor text that fits the reviewer the most. It is actually most beneficial to review other blogs you might like and invite them to join the carousel. Main idea is not to only build links but to actually provide value to our readers by sharing sites we like.
Q: How many sites can I add?
A: It is up to you and I only request that you do not remove more then one from previous carousel. It will work best if each of us remove just one bottom review and adds one at the top. Using this method it creates most organic, changing content. But nobody is limited to removing JUST the bottom. If you look through the list and find one blog that simply don’t fit the theme of your blog – remove it. I don’t mind if you even remove my own blog, its all part of the game and as long as we continue to provide value to our readers and have changing (rotating) content we avoid penalties. On how many reviews to have – I wouldn’t recommend more then 10 for a simple reason. 10 reviews = 20 links, plus a link back to a site that invited you to participate and other links you already have on your blog. Our goal is to create the least amount of outgoing links, combined with value and avoid blame for being link-farmers.
Q: How fast will my technorati rank and Google PR will grow?
A: I have no clue! It will mainly depend on your efforts. Invite your friends Bloggers to join the carousel and use copy/paste from your blog. More people participate – better you rank. Here is a quote from Dave Ledoux: “Does it work? My Technorati ranking improved by over 2000 in the last 36 hours because of this.”
Update 10/14/10: All links removed due to most of them being dead or leading to BANNED sites. Avoid this strategy! It seemed as good idea at the time but ultimately damaging to you blog.
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Hi Alex,
Thanks for the review and adding me to the Reciprocal Review Carousel. Great idea, we all need to work together.
I’ll be joining the carousel in Thursday’s post, so you’ll get a link back then.
Have an awesome week,
Heather
Heather,
Thanks for comment and your decision to participate. You have a great blog and I love your writing style, so I meant every word in my review
Alex
Hey, what a cool idea! I love the synergy of it, and the giver's gain angle. It works!
…jp
Just a quick thanks to everyone who already took part
We are gaining momentum and I’m seeing idea is getting awesome implementation and more and more great reviews are added as Carousel rolls!
Thanks everybody!
Alex
Hi Alex,
It sure is gaining momentum and I’m sure with everyone’s combined implementation it will turn into a real rollercoaster, I know mine is picking up speed from many different sources and the response is amazing.
Thank you my friend, I’m so glad I jumped on this one.
cotojo
Thanks guys!
It sure is rolling, am seeing people from all kinds of blogs in 3rd and already 4th generation of the roll
And what is most importantly – it is all quality blogs so far!
Great to see how people come together.
Alex
HI, do you want to exchange links ? http://gold-speculator.blogspot.com/
you would place a link of my site in you link area and I would do the same, I would be very thankfull, I love your site !
Jmus,
You can join the Carousel but I’m not exchanging links at this point. I do appreciate the kind comment and interest. However I do provide a blog with top commenters which is a fully SE enabled links.
That is one way currently available to get a link from my blog.
Alex
My site – http://www.sexandgaming.com – has nothing to do with marketing. I like the idea but not sure if I can participate as I do not feel subject of marketing will be of interest to my visitors. Can I add other reviews that would be more appropriate for by visitors?
Lia,
Yes, as I have stated in Q & A. Idea is free for use. Feel free to expand on it using your niche. I’m sure that many people on the list perhaps wouldn’t want a links from those niches … no offense but if you do use it – you can reference my blog but please don’t provide a live link.
Alex
No Problem, Enjoy Daniel!
Let’s say I’m just a not-so-smart guy. Can anyone put in 1-2 phrases the essence? Because I missed it and can’t put the pieces together. Thanks alot.
OK, I’ll try …
You copy the text as outlined above, remove one bottom review and at the top add your own. You review site you like and as such provide a value to your readers. In “reviewed by” you include YOUR Keywords and link it to your blog.
Post it on your blog and invite your readers and bloggers friends to participate. More people will copy it from your site – better you will rank as they will in turn add their reviews and so on … and from each your link will be on your Keywords as such improving Google PR, until it goes enough generations for your review to dissapear (changing content that is so important for Google ranking).
I have already seen this carousel in a stage where the original list of reviews on this page is not even present, meaning it is at least 10th generation of bloggers (viral effect) participating.
Alex
Thank you, Alex. I really appreciate you taking the time to write the explanation for me. Thank you once again!
Thanks Heather!
It is nice to know that I was able to help someone
Alex