Would you consider this a BLIND link?

Danielle · 2007-04-09, 04:20 AM

Would you consider the following link a BLIND link and refuse to list a site that had it on it? And if so.... Why????

I'm feeling lucky!
Surprise Me!

Hugs,
Danielle

Jim · 2007-04-09, 06:21 AM

By definition, "Surprise Me" is a blind link. I really can't think of an instance where it wouldn't be blind but what do you have it pointed to?

ladydesigner · 2007-04-09, 07:29 AM

I'd consider that a blind link unless the domain and/or site it was linked to happened to be called "Surprise Me" or "I'm Feeling Lucky".

Lemmy · 2007-04-09, 07:51 AM

That's as blind as it gets. "Surprise Me!" means you have no idea where it goes.

Greenguy · 2007-04-09, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

By definition, "Surprise Me" is a blind link. I really can't think of an instance where it wouldn't be blind...

surpriseme.com?

I'd like to see it in action.

Danielle · 2007-04-10, 12:26 AM

The link would point to a relative site to the niche. The reason I am NOT considering it a blind link (and would allow it) is because the surfer knows that when they click it they don't know where they will be going. The link becomes a game to them. Let's click it and see where we go.

It's not fooling the surfer. It's like Googles I'm Feeling Lucky button.

Hugs,
Danielle

Preacher · 2007-04-10, 01:11 AM

|confused| What the Hell was the point of this thread again?

Danielle · 2007-04-10, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Preacher

|confused| What the Hell was the point of this thread again?

LOL! Sorry it went over your head. Let me try to splain it in Engrish for ya.

If a surfer knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that a link is blind.... Will you as a link site link to the free site that has this type of link?

If you will not... Why not?

Hugs,
Danielle

virgohippy · 2007-04-10, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Danielle

The reason I am NOT considering it a blind link (and would allow it) is because the surfer knows that when they click it they don't know where they will be going.

Will you explain this to the surfer with surrounding text?

Danielle · 2007-04-11, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by virgohippy

Will you explain this to the surfer with surrounding text?

That is why the link would include the words "Surprise Me"

Hugs,
Danielle

Maj. Stress · 2007-04-11, 12:30 AM

The two words by themselves I'd consider blind (not that my opinion counts) but if it had text leading into it that would tell them they are going somewhere and they haven't a clue where that is I don't see a problem with a link that is not malicious.

Jel · 2007-04-11, 04:32 AM

Interesting

I see what you are saying, by the very definition of the link text 'surprise me' or 'lucky dip' etc, then it's not really blind, as the surfer knows it's a lucky dip type of thing.

I wouldn't use it on a freesite, or a page specifically geared towards a specific sponsor, but on a landing page where you have a choice of sponsors and/or pages selling a particular sponsor, then a link on the page saying 'surprise me' or 'lucky dip' whatever may generate some interested clicks. On such a page it doesn't matter than the link is blind anyway, so that's kinda moot.

On something as specific and targetted as a freesite, is there any reason you'd want a surfer to 'wander' off, physically and mentally, rather than keep him focused on selling the sponsor in question?

Jim · 2007-04-12, 10:53 AM

Not really anything to do with blind or not blind but you have to wonder how much a "surprise me" or "I'm Feeling Lucky" link gets clicked.

Before reading this thread, I don't think I ever clicked the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button on Google.

Tommy · 2007-04-12, 12:49 PM

Hmm.......
I wouldnt mind a surprise from Danielle

Danielle · 2007-04-14, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy

Hmm.......
I wouldnt mind a surprise from Danielle

Ok! Here is a surprise. Me as a construction worker.

http://www.clubdanielle.com/dnd/cw1.jpg

Hugs,
Danielle

Jim · 2007-04-14, 10:26 AM

Danielle, do you have an example of where you "Surprise Me" link is being used?

2007-04-09, 04:20 AM	#1
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2007-04-09, 07:29 AM	#3
ladydesigner ~Serving Up Sinful Sex ~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 1,928	I'd consider that a blind link unless the domain and/or site it was linked to happened to be called "Surprise Me" or "I'm Feeling Lucky". __________________ Porn Pixie XxX ~ Looking for Link Trades

2007-04-09, 07:51 AM	#4
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	That's as blind as it gets. "Surprise Me!" means you have no idea where it goes. __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2007-04-10, 12:26 AM	#6
Danielle Heh Heh Heh! Lisa! Vampires are make believe, just like elves and gremlins and eskimos! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 70	The link would point to a relative site to the niche. The reason I am NOT considering it a blind link (and would allow it) is because the surfer knows that when they click it they don't know where they will be going. The link becomes a game to them. Let's click it and see where we go. It's not fooling the surfer. It's like Googles I'm Feeling Lucky button. Hugs, Danielle __________________ Watch this space for something that is going to blow your mind very soon!

2007-04-10, 01:11 AM	#7
Preacher There's Xanax in my thurible! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wherever they screw on my head Posts: 2,441	\|confused\| What the Hell was the point of this thread again? __________________ NSCash * This Depraved World

2007-04-09, 06:21 AM	#2
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	By definition, "Surprise Me" is a blind link. I really can't think of an instance where it wouldn't be blind but what do you have it pointed to?

2007-04-11, 12:30 AM	#11
Maj. Stress Progress rarely comes in buckets, it normally comes in teaspoons Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dark Side Of Naboo Posts: 1,289	The two words by themselves I'd consider blind (not that my opinion counts) but if it had text leading into it that would tell them they are going somewhere and they haven't a clue where that is I don't see a problem with a link that is not malicious.

2007-04-11, 04:32 AM	#12
Jel I'm the only guy in the world who has to wake up to have a nightmare Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London, United Kingdom Posts: 1,895	Interesting I see what you are saying, by the very definition of the link text 'surprise me' or 'lucky dip' etc, then it's not really blind, as the surfer knows it's a lucky dip type of thing. I wouldn't use it on a freesite, or a page specifically geared towards a specific sponsor, but on a landing page where you have a choice of sponsors and/or pages selling a particular sponsor, then a link on the page saying 'surprise me' or 'lucky dip' whatever may generate some interested clicks. On such a page it doesn't matter than the link is blind anyway, so that's kinda moot. On something as specific and targetted as a freesite, is there any reason you'd want a surfer to 'wander' off, physically and mentally, rather than keep him focused on selling the sponsor in question?

2007-04-12, 10:53 AM	#13
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Not really anything to do with blind or not blind but you have to wonder how much a "surprise me" or "I'm Feeling Lucky" link gets clicked. Before reading this thread, I don't think I ever clicked the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button on Google.

2007-04-12, 12:49 PM	#14
Tommy NYC Boy That Moved To The Island Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,940	Hmm....... I wouldnt mind a surprise from Danielle __________________ Accepting New partners

2007-04-14, 10:26 AM	#16
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Danielle, do you have an example of where you "Surprise Me" link is being used?