Am I accidentally a black hatter?

[Helenw999]

Hello every one..

I would like some advice on seo tools

Im trying to figure out why one of my sites does not seem to be "making" it on to google...

lets say Ive got a website which sells shoes...

I tend to make invisible links to my own index page, on key words like
Shoe, buckle, heels, does this come under the "black Hat" seo or is that just good sence?


is there a way of seeing if you have been black listed from google, Ive used the "lynx" veiwer but im not sure what its telling me or what to do with the info!

[BLiZZaRD]

The easiest way to find out if you are black listed r not is to search for your home URL, such as trying www.example.com. Don't put quotes around it, or it will just show text hits. If Google gives you info for the URL, you're listed.

[Helenw999]

Great thanks, Ive tried that and apparently I AM on google, but I wonder why im not getting ranked for any thing else

the two sites are


Id like the top site to be picked up for "plastering" or DJT ....

[Snookerman]

Go through this list: http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/internet/google-ranking-factors.htm (http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/internet/google-ranking-factors.htm) it might help you out.

[Helenw999]

very helpful Thanks! lots of food for thought