A Discussion On Blind Links

Lemmy · 2005-08-27, 04:42 PM

Basically I agree with everything you said. If there's not a clear, unambiguous reference to the paysite included in the a tag, or in the the unlinked text immediately preceding it, I would consider it blind. However, I don't enforce it quite as strictly at we-r-sex...yet (beggars can't be choosers).

If I feel that any link is a conscious attempt at deceiving the surfer, I decline. If I myself am confused, I also decline.

I accept "More free porn here" type of links if they go to a clean hub with no funny stuff on the same domain.

Another thing that annoys me is large blocks of text where everything is linked, especially if there is no mouseover effect on parts of the text. I've been guilty of doing this myself in the past, but you learn as you go along.

When making freesites myself I follow my own advice. Any standalone text links always include a clear reference to paysite.com, either in the a tag itself, or in the text immediately preceeding it, and my ctr is consistently in the 12-13% range.

ponygirl · 2005-08-27, 05:11 PM

I think you have it all...the thing that annoys me most is "click here for more free (whatever)" and goes to the paysite. Even if the paysite tour has free samples, I feel that this is deceiving to the surfer.

I don't mind the banners that look like thumbs, as long as there is linked text with it or on the banner- seems like a lot of sponsors have them & I see them used a lot.

I don't think that most surfers are stupid, especially after surfing around a while I think it's a no-brainer that you're going to a paysite most of the time when you click a link in a freesite

Basically, like MadMax said I try to be a surfer & if I click on something and don't go where I expected to then it fails. Personally, I usually use the paysite name, but leave the .com off - "all this and more at PaySite" kind of thing.

I think it's good to raise the discussion, though, because I notice that some subs coming through are walking a fine line. It's kinda time to stop & draw some lines before it gets worse - not meaning anyone in particular, just a general thing

well that's my thoughts on the subject lol

Ponygirl

2005-08-27, 04:42 PM	#1
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	Basically I agree with everything you said. If there's not a clear, unambiguous reference to the paysite included in the a tag, or in the the unlinked text immediately preceding it, I would consider it blind. However, I don't enforce it quite as strictly at we-r-sex...yet (beggars can't be choosers). If I feel that any link is a conscious attempt at deceiving the surfer, I decline. If I myself am confused, I also decline. I accept "More free porn here" type of links if they go to a clean hub with no funny stuff on the same domain. Another thing that annoys me is large blocks of text where everything is linked, especially if there is no mouseover effect on parts of the text. I've been guilty of doing this myself in the past, but you learn as you go along. When making freesites myself I follow my own advice. Any standalone text links always include a clear reference to paysite.com, either in the a tag itself, or in the text immediately preceeding it, and my ctr is consistently in the 12-13% range. __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2005-08-27, 05:11 PM	#2
ponygirl on vacation Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,095	I think you have it all...the thing that annoys me most is "click here for more free (whatever)" and goes to the paysite. Even if the paysite tour has free samples, I feel that this is deceiving to the surfer. I don't mind the banners that look like thumbs, as long as there is linked text with it or on the banner- seems like a lot of sponsors have them & I see them used a lot. I don't think that most surfers are stupid, especially after surfing around a while I think it's a no-brainer that you're going to a paysite most of the time when you click a link in a freesite Basically, like MadMax said I try to be a surfer & if I click on something and don't go where I expected to then it fails. Personally, I usually use the paysite name, but leave the .com off - "all this and more at PaySite" kind of thing. I think it's good to raise the discussion, though, because I notice that some subs coming through are walking a fine line. It's kinda time to stop & draw some lines before it gets worse - not meaning anyone in particular, just a general thing well that's my thoughts on the subject lol Ponygirl __________________ Submit Your Porn I do CSS coding Hosting - JMB Scripts - Tube Site Resources