Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com

danfef · 11-24-2006, 12:58 AM

Hi.

I have just started to look at my google stuff and try to increase page rank and so on. but i honestly dont understand a single thing that google tells me.

When I search link:serial-box.net nothing comes up. I know for a fact that there are at least 20 sites that have a link to my website either inside content or listed in sidebars and so on. When I check yahoo or something else, I get a list of 687.. when I check google.. i get 0?

Also.. google says the last time a googlebot crawled my page was november 16th.. and the cache image they have for my site is old. howcome its not updating properly?

Am i doing something wrong?

thanks

stOx · 11-24-2006, 02:39 AM

backlinks are updated about 4 times a year.

Google doesnt update the cache or index instantly after spidering the site. It takes some time.

hhheng · 11-24-2006, 02:46 AM

Always google will show less than msn and yahoo. Use yahoo or msn to check your backlinks.

danfef · 11-24-2006, 03:04 AM

thanks

was driving me insane.

ive had websites running for about 6 months and never once looked into google optimization

its about time i guess

appraisal57 · 12-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Your going to have to wait awhile for Google.

mani · 12-20-2006, 05:40 PM

msn and yahoo are the best to check your links as google take time to update it.

David E · 12-27-2006, 09:03 PM

Yeah I agree with Mani it is best to check your backlinks on MSN or Yahoo.

hoteltrentino · 12-27-2006, 10:41 PM

and don't forget that Google shows only relevant inbound links, whereas on AltaVista/Yahoo and Msn you can find all inbound links, even from blog comments.

Indigo · 12-27-2006, 11:21 PM

Try adding a space after link:, like this...

link: serial-box.net

Myeglence · 01-01-2007, 06:48 PM

adding the space really works in google

thanks

giovannicosta · 01-01-2007, 07:48 PM

it did work cool

Katey · 01-01-2007, 10:53 PM

Hi there,

Adding a space does not work, and it is not a valid Google search sintax, if you look closely it will search for the keyword/keyphrase = "link" "example.com" - "link example.com", so really you will be getting false results.

If you want to see backlink results use Yahoo!.

Regards,
Kieran Taylor.

ryandavid · 01-02-2007, 05:48 AM

Google only shows the sample of your linkbacks
It never shows how many links your site has

So dont worry if they are less there

For linkback you can check it on yahoo or msn
They will show you the exact number

Regards,
Andy Cooper

Indigo · 01-02-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KieranTaylor0403

Hi there,

Adding a space does not work, and it is not a valid Google search sintax, if you look closely it will search for the keyword/keyphrase = "link" "example.com" - "link example.com", so really you will be getting false results.

If you want to see backlink results use Yahoo!.

Regards,
Kieran Taylor.

Whoops, well appologies if I mislead anyone.

Katey · 01-02-2007, 10:25 AM

Hi there,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indigo

Whoops, well appologies if I mislead anyone.

... you don't have to apolagize, that is what the forum is for.

Here is Google's official list of syntax for you all; click here.

Regards,
Kieran Taylor.

11-24-2006, 12:58 AM	#1
danfef Newcomer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Hi. I have just started to look at my google stuff and try to increase page rank and so on. but i honestly dont understand a single thing that google tells me. When I search link:serial-box.net nothing comes up. I know for a fact that there are at least 20 sites that have a link to my website either inside content or listed in sidebars and so on. When I check yahoo or something else, I get a list of 687.. when I check google.. i get 0? Also.. google says the last time a googlebot crawled my page was november 16th.. and the cache image they have for my site is old. howcome its not updating properly? Am i doing something wrong? thanks

11-24-2006, 02:39 AM	#2
stOx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 262	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com backlinks are updated about 4 times a year. Google doesnt update the cache or index instantly after spidering the site. It takes some time. __________________ Increases PageRank® and BackLinks \| GoogTube Video

11-24-2006, 02:46 AM	#3
hhheng Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 120	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Always google will show less than msn and yahoo. Use yahoo or msn to check your backlinks. __________________ Submit to 1000 Directories only at $6.95 SEO Tool and Tutorial, Free Directory List

11-24-2006, 03:04 AM	#4
danfef Newcomer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com thanks was driving me insane. ive had websites running for about 6 months and never once looked into google optimization its about time i guess

12-20-2006, 12:40 PM	#5
appraisal57 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 56	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Your going to have to wait awhile for Google. __________________ T. Lorenzi NCD

12-20-2006, 05:40 PM	#6
mani Junior Guru Contributor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 578	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com msn and yahoo are the best to check your links as google take time to update it. __________________ Free Online Addictive Games - Fun flash arcade Car Specifications - Ultimate Car Guide

12-27-2006, 09:03 PM	#7
David E Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster Posts: 71	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Yeah I agree with Mani it is best to check your backlinks on MSN or Yahoo. __________________ SEO\| website optimisation \| Google PageRank UK SEO Directory Blog

12-27-2006, 10:41 PM	#8
hoteltrentino Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 63	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com and don't forget that Google shows only relevant inbound links, whereas on AltaVista/Yahoo and Msn you can find all inbound links, even from blog comments.

12-27-2006, 11:21 PM	#9
Indigo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England UK Posts: 32	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Try adding a space after link:, like this... link: serial-box.net __________________ Silver Jewellery : What is 925 Sterling Silver?

01-01-2007, 06:48 PM	#10
Myeglence Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 60	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com adding the space really works in google thanks

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01-01-2007, 10:53 PM	#12
Katey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hull, United Kingdom. Posts: 317	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Hi there, Adding a space does not work, and it is not a valid Google search sintax, if you look closely it will search for the keyword/keyphrase = "link" "example.com" - "link example.com", so really you will be getting false results. If you want to see backlink results use Yahoo!. Regards, Kieran Taylor.

01-02-2007, 05:48 AM	#13
ryandavid Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16	Re: Why does google show 0 when I use link:mysite.com Google only shows the sample of your linkbacks It never shows how many links your site has So dont worry if they are less there For linkback you can check it on yahoo or msn They will show you the exact number Regards, Andy Cooper

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