Yes, this happens all the time. The main recommendation is to make sure that your site includes substantial original content and does not appear...
Not if the transition is smooth. Googlebot hates downtime. Also, make sure none of your URLs disappear. Googlebot hates deleted pages.
Backlinks are king. Interesting content is one way of getting them.
I'm a beginner and even I've done this for low competition keywords. But, of course, the trick is to rank high for keywords that get high...
Just change your password.
It's about 80% Google, 20% other for general info. But it depends on your niche.
Don't click on your own ads :p
Techies surf with adblock on. Try to attract a broader audience.
If you want a lot of diggs just friend these people ... http://www.google.com/search?q=%22mutual+friendship%22+site%3Adigg.com
Isn't entrecard traffic worthless - like PTC?
Maybe school admins are just blocking all proxies in the popular directories.
This is like using a shotgun as an acne cure.
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