>Let me also add that, in theory, You Rank could also help
>you...If you have "good sites", it may be beneficial to also
>think about "You Rank" and lump them all together.

Hi Kurt

Happy Christmas to you and all Bombers.

I'm re-reading this post for the second time today.

Am I right in assuming that your comment regarding 'lumping them all together', would indicate that your 'good' sites would all be on one domain or at least, one IP, in order to benefit from a good "YOU ranking"?

If that is your contention, I may have a site that we can 'test' the theory on over the next few months.

I have been 'building' it for some 4 months now and currently have almost 20 sites sitting in folders not linked-to currently from the front page. And even that is a 'placeholder' for the moment.

Each site is in a niche (some interrelated), with 8-15 pages of (quality) content that, if not absolutely unique, can be made so, relatively easily, as I have the 'rights' to the content and can change it as required.

I also have a relatively unique library of about 500 or more articles, in various topical areas, again with the ability to change at will, some of which will compliment the above sites, some of which will form the basis for additional sites.

I can also, from my desktop, call up approximately 300,000 re-print articles, and can 'snippet' them

I have roughly 20 domain names and 7 available hosting options, 3 of which I have activated as of now.

I have never had the G Bar, nor have I got an AS account (yet).

So I am starting as a relative 'virgin' as far as 'G' is concerned.

If you consider the above to be viable 'test-bed' for the 'YOU RANK' theory, then I will be glad to act as 'guinea-pig', with results available for all to view.

I'll refrain from posting the URL here and now, in case you decline my offer, but it is a genuine offer, if you feel it would be of benefit to the wider community.

As to my motivation - why have I suddenly sprung to life?

I got made redundant 2 weeks ago. I have 8 weeks to replace my offline income. At my age (over 55) my options are limited, therefore I have been examining the 'assets' that I possess and the avenues down which I can best exercise those assets.

This is one which 'stands-out'.

I have spent most of the day here, re-acquainting myself with the various strategies and techniques you advocate - ( Yeah! On Christmas Day - sad old f*rt ain't I?) - so I figure if I can help you with my offer above, you may feel better disposed to help me when I have questions.

By that statement, I am not inferring that help has not been forthcoming in the past - far from it - both Kurt and Kirill have gone out of their way to help, when I had difficulties a couple of months back. It's just that I'd like to help and be considered a more 'integrated' member of the community, if that makes sense.

If you would like to go forward with this, let me know and I'll post the URL and we can all learn by 'action'. Sort of 'recon by fire'! ( John,(Ezrydn) among others, will know what I am referring to.)

I look forward to hearing from you all, if you consider this might be of benefit.

Kind regards

Ian