Sponsoring a show/play

[RafeTLouis]

Hey,

How does it work with sponsorships and paid back links?

I have a lawyer website, and I know lots of people who do plays and play shows.

I could easily sponsor a band for like $100 and get a link on the page.

Is this allowed?  I could even write stuff on their page to make it more relevant.

let me know, thanks.

[Mike.Bean]

Bad idea!

It will hurt your site and theirs. It doesn't matter if your only suggesting plays and optimizing for them well. Plays and Lawyers don't add up, unless it's a blog and your recommending something.

[PatrickDelehanty]

Hi there

Here is Google's resource on link schemes - I suggest you read it.

I would also suggest (based on Google's resource here) that you make this link nofollow.

Since this is a sponsorshipesque link and you're a local business (if you're not, don't do this), then make sure you take the proper steps.

Where would this link live exactly? Content? Sidebar? Ad?

Let me know - thanks so much!