Can I get updated opinions on PR Web?

[KempRugeLawGroup]

I saw Moz has discussed PR web in earlier posts, but they are mostly months to years old. I'm wondering if PR Web is a good service? A lot of my competitors use it, but it seems just like a paid link to me. If for whatever reason, PR Web is an approved loophole, does anyone have any suggestions on which plan to purchase?

Thanks,

Ruben

[GPainter]

Webmaster guide lines

"Links with optimized anchor text in articles or press releases distributed on other sites."

Basically most people are wary on press releases as Google isn't keen on them. If the link is no follow you're fine though. So just make sure you know what you're getting into. It's also one reason why the terms for guest posting and pr and not about as much on here.

[KempRugeLawGroup]

"It's also one reason why the terms for guest posting and pr and not about as much on here." I didn't understand that part, if you don't mind clarifying.

[GPainter]

Google changed its webmaster guide lines a while ago making guest posting and press releases a bit more grey hat i.e they recommend against it (with the exception of no follow links).

Basically you can still do it, however you're doing it for the user not the search engine.

Thus as it's against the webmaster guide lines most people are looking for alternatives and thus it's not used as much.

thamls