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    Whats the best search parameters on Open Site Explorer for identifying un-natural back links?

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    • Stromme
      Stromme last edited by

      Using open site explorer, what parameters will best narrow down low quality back links(or back links that could be viewed as un-natural by Google)? ie. blog networks, link schemes, etc.

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      • kchandler
        kchandler last edited by

        Use the anchor text tab with it set on "phrases" and "all pages on this root domain."

        Once it loads - look for high volumes of exact anchor text. Specifically terms that are not branded or the websites domain/URL. This is a big identifier of spammy tactics.

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