The First Paid Google +1 Popularity Building Unsolicited Email?
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This email came in through an old email address that I have not used in 2+ years, but check from time to time because 1 client still emails it when they can’t seem to find my current address. It is my first (the first?) unsolicited email from an, *ahem*, internet marketing company, selling +1’s for the express intent of adding algorithmic social media weight to search rankings. And for as little as $0.59 for each +1!
The First Google Plus Paid +1 Building Email? (click for full image)
Here is the full email transcribed with identification data scrubbed.
Hi James-
We’re beta testing a brand NEW Google +1 service. Google +1 is Google’s new game changing way of incorporating social media with search rankings. We have a limited amount of inventory. It will be a few weeks before we have any more open inventory. They all come from unique IPs and real google user profiles.
There are 3 options:
1st Option – Starter Package – 100 +1s for $199 – 5 Packages Left
It usually takes about 3 to 5 days after your project is started to fulfill 100 +1s. Projects will typically be started within 72 hours depending on how backed our team is at the time.
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ABCDEF1GHIJKL– OR –
Credit Card:
https://www.2checkout.com/2co/buyer/purchase?sid=123456&quantity=1&product_id=503After payment, please e-mail the URL of your of your website to [email protected].
2nd Option – Starter Package – 500 +1s for $349 – 3 Packages Available- Can be split between 2 URLs.
It usually takes about 3 to 5 days after your project is started to fulfill 500 +1s. Projects will typically be started within 72 hours depending on how backed our team is at the time.
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ABCDEF1GHIJKL– OR –
Credit Card:
https://www.2checkout.com/checkout/purchase?sid=123456&quantity=1&product_id=501After payment, please e-mail the URL of your of your website to [email protected].
3rd Option – BEST VALUE Package – 1000 +1s for $599 – 1 Packages Available – Can be split up to 4 urls
It usually takes about 5 to 7 days after your project is started to fulfill 1000 +1s. Projects will typically be started within 72 hours depending on how backed our team is at the time.
PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ABCDEF1GHIJKL– OR –
Credit Card:
https://www.2checkout.com/checkout/purchase?sid=123456&quantity=1&product_id=502It usually takes about 5 to 7 days after ordering to fulfill 1000 +1s. Projects will typically be started within 72 hours depending on how backed our team is at the time.
After payment, please e-mail the URL of your of your website to [email protected].
We also recommend placing the Google +1 code on your site but it’s not required. You can find the code and any questions about Google +1 at:
https://www.google.com/webmasters/+1/button/
Regards,
Real Name
email: [email protected]
cell: 123.456.7890
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Reader Comments
Is it wrong that I just +1’d this?
Did you get paid to do so? ๐
I got that same email and quickly deleted it. It’s certainly playing with fire, especially since it’s a Google service that they are using for the manipulation.
Hi Chris, my brother is purchasing these types of services and is having some success with them.
I still consider it “gaming” the system. I say to him “those links, likes, bookmarks, etc…” aren’t contributing anything to the users of these systems. One day, your network of cheap links will vaporise and so will your traffic.
I hope he learns his lesson. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Chris, my brother is purchasing these types of services and is having some success with them.
I still consider it "gaming" the system. I say to him "those links, likes, bookmarks, etc…" aren’t contributing anything to the users of these systems. One day, your network of cheap links will vaporize and so will your traffic.
I hope he learns his lesson. Thanks for sharing.