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Hello,

I learned from this forum that posting my websites, web pages, blog articles to social bookmarking sites and they really helped me in SEO. I got indexed on new pages or article blogs in just a weeks or even days.

I don't post to popular social bookmarking sites like Digg because they banned me off since my niche is about free dating services so Digg does not like relationship or dating tips.

I just posted to other social bookmarking sites at least once a week.

I don't know other methods.

I stopped submitting to web directories.

I conclude that social bookmarking sites are best SEO method.

Thanks for reading.

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Short primer for readers landing here years later: social bookmarking helped some sites get discovered in 2010, but it is not a reliable, long-term SEO strategy by itself today. Google’s handling of link attributes (nofollow, sponsored, ugc) changed in 2019 to treat those attributes as “hints,” and modern indexing and ranking rely on many other signals. Relying only on mass bookmarking or automated tools can give temporary visibility but won’t sustainably grow organic rankings. (developers.google.com)

If the goal is faster indexing for new pages, use the tools search engines provide: submit an XML sitemap, keep strong internal linking (so crawlers find new URLs), and use Google Search Console’s URL Inspection / request-indexing workflows when appropriate. Those are the dependable ways to get Google to notice new content; social shares can help discovery but are never a guaranteed indexing method. (developers.google.com)

For ranking (long-term authority), prioritize earned editorial links and content that people want to reference: original research, in-depth guides, tools, case studies and strong digital-PR outreach. Avoid mass directory submissions, automated bookmarking, or bulk link-exchange schemes — Google’s link-spam systems and manual-action policies target manipulative link practices and will neutralize or penalize those signals. Use backlink audits and the disavow tool only after manual cleanup if you receive a manual action. (backlinko.com)

Practical checklist (apply in this order):

  • Fix crawlability first: sitemap + robots + internal links, then use GSC URL Inspection. (developers.google.com)
  • Invest in one high-value asset (data, guide, tool) and promote it to real communities and niche publishers rather than blasting bookmarking sites. (backlinko.com)
  • Audit backlinks quarterly; remove or disavow only after outreach if you see spammy patterns. (developers.google.com)

Notes tied to this thread: ’s early experience explains why bookmarking felt powerful, and ’s caution about nofollow is correct in spirit — but today that “no follow” ecosystem is handled differently by Google. and were right to urge diversification; ’s automation tip (Bookmarking Demon) is a reminder that automation raises spam risk. Use bookmarking only as a traffic/discovery tactic for real niche communities, not as the core SEO plan.

Member Avatar for faisallatif

yes you are rite but you should do some link building work i.e directory submissions,article posting, forums & blogs commenting. it will help you getting some traffic and a higher page rank in search engines as well

Member Avatar for infinique

Web Directories are probably the worse thing to do as most have no content and are stuffed with hundreds of links.

Member Avatar for herisetiyawan

You're right ..I agree wih you 100%...I have same experience as yours...My blog's rank come up significantly after i submit my post to social bokkmarking sites...It increased my blog's traffic and also my earning...So, social bookmarking is great .....

Member Avatar for Ozzzo

Well, there are so many SEO technics available for everyone who is eager to gain a traffic! If Digg doesnt work for you then you should use other socialbookmark websites, I'm sure you know that there are a lot of such round the Web. Also do not skip article writing/submition, forum/blog posting. Also very good technic is blog creations-posting-submition-comment. Link wxchange - very nice technic. Some of new technics are following: press releases writing/submition, email/video marketing.
A good SEOer knows that one dont have to skip any of SEO technics, becuase every of it has it's own advantages.

Member Avatar for marksign

Thanks for your information. This is Mark Signature. I am new to this forum and looking for informative discussion with senior members. I would also like to share my views and ideas about any topic.

Member Avatar for pscoln1

i would personally never submitt my site to directories. However if you do check the cache to see if the SE's have crawled the site any time recently. Just my 2 cent tip.

Member Avatar for dailyearner

social bookmarking service is not bad
you can get many seo friendly backlinks to your website

Member Avatar for skseo

it is not any use to submit your site in many bookmarking sites.i only submit my site in top ten bookmarking sites.

Member Avatar for ihatg

I read that Bookmarking Demon is an excellent tool for this.

Member Avatar for Silveter

Social bookmarks are best to get faster index from Google in SEO. However, they are not good to get more DOFOLLOW backlinks, because we do not have more dofollow social bookmark sites, most of them are nofollow.

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