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    • TRICORSystems
      TRICORSystems last edited by

      Is it important to "cover your tracks" when searching for links? For example, would be it be a better idea to search for valuable links off of my companies network?

      If so, what are your strategies for stealth searching?

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      • STPseo
        STPseo last edited by

        I personally don't think it is necessary. The worst that can happen is that a competitor knows you are checking them out. Any good company checks out the competition.

        If you are trying to hide your origin, it would be better to search from your personal account as the company IP maybe more easily identified.

        Again though... I wouldn't worry about it at all. You don't need to be stealthy.

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