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Linkbaiting is one of the oldest tricks in the book, as SEOs would say. But the problem is getting big today because social bookmarkers and social news sites are being gamed for linklove’s sake. Take DIGG, for example. I’ve been noticing blogs that mostly publish made-for-DIGG headlines and articles.

Yes, there is a formula for increasing the likelihood of getting DUGG frontpage. This includes writing about top ten (or five, or 20) lists, tech rumors, and the like. Articles should also be matched with very catchy headlines and very timely submission to DIGG. Add the power of the DIGG army (and a prayer not to get buried because of gaming) and you’ve got yourself a front page DIGG. Made-For-Linkbait Sites: The New Scourge of the Blogosphere and Social Media? at The Blog Herald