Further Tests to Address Panda

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   Paul Edmondsonposted 12 years ago

   We will redirect to the new subdomain.  The reason we are testing is because there can be positive and negative effects on traffic and earnings.  We have data that suggests it's positive, that's why we are expanding the test to see data at a larger scale.

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   Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

   When will this start, and will the accounts that are used in the test be notified with more details?

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   Paul Edmondsonposted 12 years ago

   We are aiming for the end of June to start the test.  From there we will expand it.  I'll talk with Deeds to see what we thing the best accounts for testing will be and then I'll email folks.

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   logic,commonsenseposted 12 years ago

   Willing to try anything once.

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   Ign Andyposted 12 years ago

   Indeed, this would be interesting, if yo still need volunteers count me in.

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   PCGamingWareposted 12 years ago

   I'm in as well

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   Richieb799posted 12 years ago

   I think I'll watch and see others react first, I don't like the idea that backlinks might be broken

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   Sundaymomentsposted 12 years ago

   Paul if you want to utilize my account you can

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   viking305posted 12 years ago

   Paul I am willing to take part in this experiment too

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    CMHypnoposted 12 years ago

    I'm willing to give it a shot, as long as I don't lose my backlinks

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    dariashaktiposted 12 years ago

    I'm willing to give it a try as well if you are willing to take new hubbers.

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    SirDentposted 12 years ago

    I am willing to join in the testing if you are interested.  My traffic is almost no existant at the moment anyway.

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    AEvansposted 12 years ago

    I would be happy to volunteer.

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    My Storiesposted 12 years ago

    I will volunteer.

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    megmccormickposted 12 years ago

    Hey Paul,
    
    While I have to agree with the contingency who is voting in favor of the "by topic" subdomains... go ahead and use my account, I really have nothing to lose in terms of traffic to my Hubs right now.
    
    Since my summer unemployment season is upon me (public educator) I'm just starting a Three Hubs A Week Summer Challenge so...
    
    if you want to include my account in the experiment, feel free!

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    waynetposted 12 years ago

    When I first saw this forum thread I thought someone was trying to dress a Panda....?!

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       Richieb799posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Most Panda's are fat so it might be difficult and they can get quite nasty

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          waynetposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Like Kung-Fu Panda style?

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             Richieb799posted 12 years agoin reply to this

             I used to own a Fiat Panda, the box one, that could of done with dressing up. Pimp my Panda lol!

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                Kangaroo_Jaseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                Geez I think Fiat Pandas are almost a collectors item here! Lol

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                   waynetposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                   Antique?

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    soni2006posted 12 years ago

    I am also interested in this. Ready to cooperate when something is done for a better future.

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    Jbern117posted 12 years ago

    Count me in on the test!

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    shazwellynposted 12 years ago

    I am happy to share the love, if you want me.

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    Entrepreneur2.0posted 12 years ago

    I am new and have gone from 31 to 47 in a day on my hubscore and i would like to try everything i can to get more traffic and increase that score

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    Entrepreneur2.0posted 12 years ago

    Has anyone checked linkedin? it recently had an update on panda on how to stop the problems, recently creating content too fast can cause major problems, apprently panda has a range that says its good or just near spamming with content

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       simeonvisserposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Do you have a link to the article? Or is it really LinkedIn-only content?

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    kmackey32posted 12 years ago

    I am Interested

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    Dolores Monetposted 12 years ago

    Sounds interesting. But as my hubs are all over the place I can't see how this would benefit me. If someone has a profile and all the hubs are of a similar nature or are on a similar topic, that sounds good.
    
    This makes me wish that I had several accounts for each niche.
    
    I am looking forward to seeing if traffic increases for those who are willing to take the plunge.

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       Sally's Troveposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Dolores, I agree with you. I've given this "test" thought over the last few days, and I can't see how it would benefit me, Sally's Trove not being a household word or even anything that anyone would put into a search.
       
       I, too, am looking forward to learning about others' results.

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          Dolores Monetposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          well maybe sally's trove will soon be a household name, haha! you never know!

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    Entrepreneur2.0posted 12 years ago

    it was on linkedin's email that was sent out as a newsletter i think it was from search engine land?

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    Dorsiposted 12 years ago

    In the spirit of helping HubPages who has helped me become a recognized writer, count me in!!!
    
    We all need to help each other be better!

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    Julie Lussierposted 12 years ago

    Please PICK ME!
    
    I think my account would be perfect for testing.
    
    I've been slapped hard by Panda. The vast majority of my hubs have commercial intent BUT I did not do any backlinking whatsoever. I was surfing the "HP domain authority" wave ...
    
    Because of this, I think my account would be perfect for the test.   My hubs' ranking only depend on HP's structure and inner-linking. It does not depend on the number of backlinks, a factor HP does not have control on and that plays a big part in Google's algorithm to rank pages.
    
    
    I'm ready for a new series of hubs...
    I hope you'll pick me. I'll be checking my mail!

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    JamaGeneeposted 12 years ago

    Think I'll wait and see the results of the testing, but spruce up my hubs in the interim.

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    sofsposted 12 years ago

    I will like to be a part of the test if you are still looking for people.

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    Niicksposted 12 years ago

    I am excited about the opportunity to be part of the test. Thank You!

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