cloaking questions

ticket-a · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2003, 07:39 PM

For years I have read, cloaking is bad. Period. but I just read on article on this site that said under extreme circumstances like highly competitive keywords and a dynamic site, cloaking may be a good option. Well my site has both. Not only do I need to rank high in the 4th most competitive set of keywords, but I also have a site based on a perl script that uses a java navigation system, a seo nightmare...

Any ideas or thoughts on what steps I should take please let me know.

TranscendMedia · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2003, 09:37 PM

Cloaking when done correctly can be very effective and is relatively safe. Note: "When done correctly"! :)

If you are going to be doing SEO work I recommend contacting various SEO firms and get some feedback on your site and perhaps see what they will offer. I recommend ClickSquad for online marketing they are very effective and a great company to work with.

Best of luck with your site!

Gregory Van Horn
Founder & Senior Developer
Transcend Media Interactive Marketing & Development Group

ticket-a · #3 (**permalink**) 08-03-2003, 12:06 AM

I read though that there are a few good scripts that can basicly do everything for you... is it worth it to use them or hire a pro?

TranscendMedia · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-2003, 02:01 AM

I am not fimilar with any of the scripts, however, a script is not tailored to your specific business where as an SEO firm works with the client to design a system that works well for each client. At the same time, check out the scrips if they are inexpesive and what do you you have to loose?

I do know the guys at ClickSquad personally, and they are excellent at what they do. Take a look at the scripts that are out there and give them a call, which ever one you feel suits you best go with.

There is not a one right solution.

Good Luck,
Gregory Van Horn
Founder & Senior Developer
Transcend Media Interactive Marketing & Development Group

ticket-a · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2003, 12:03 PM

The cheapest script I can find is around 250, its pretty personalized but I may look into seo companies as well...

collusion · #6 (**permalink**) 03-06-2005, 11:40 PM

I have tried cloaking scripts made with PHP and they have worked. One of the sites has a Google PageRank of 4/10 and there is nothing but a splash page right now. Also ranks well.. Use it wisely though. Keep your URL a secret if it has a cloak on it so Google people don't ban it when searching these forums.