Where do linkovers actually come from?

[Barbara]

I've been watching linkovers and it appears a lot of them might be coming from the Show Me forum. When my linkovers zoom up, it's often on a day when I've posted to that forum. If it's true that it's one of the sources, doesn't it mean those linkovers aren't a very reliable method of gauging activity? It could easily be other designers looking at our products, perhaps out of curiosity or maybe to see how we did a particular thing. I've done this, and I assume I'm not unique.

Have any of you suspected the same source?

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[MOM]

@Barbara  I do not watch my linkovers (in fact I even forgot where I would find that link) but I personally try to post to the Show Me boards because Google picks up those postings - often within a day or two as well so it’s not only designers looking at those designs, hopefully potential customers too. 🤞🏽

[Barbara]

I had no idea Google looks at Show Me, but then I haven't used Google in a number of years. So, you don't look at linkovers and I don't look at Google. Quite the pair are we.

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[Baylee]

This is something I've kinda wondered about for a long time too. Like you, I've noticed a jump in linkovers and the occasional sale happening shortly after posting in 'Show Me'. I didn't realize the connection with Google either, so this discussion has confirmed those suspicions and answered the question as to why it happens. Thanks for clearing up one of life's little mysteries!

[WHS_Designs]

I haven't posted to the Show Me forums in many years, and my daily linkovers have been in the four-digit range for several months now. unfortunately, my sales haven't responded with the same vigor.

[Barbara]

@WHS_Designs 

You're no help at all! LOL

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[WHS_Designs]

sorry for being the killjoy! 🤣😂