Suggestion Consider removing the "Pentax K-3 Announced" post

bwDraco · 07-16-2012, 11:03 AM

I know this may hurt the site's SEO ranking, but can you consider removing the "Pentax K-3 Announced" post from the front page? I'm aware that it has 105K hits and still counting, but is this truly necessary? Spreading false news can pose problems in the future, even though there is an April Fools disclaimer...

--DragonLord

Docrwm · 07-17-2012, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by DragonLord

I know this may hurt the site's SEO ranking, but can you consider removing the "Pentax K-3 Announced" post from the front page? I'm aware that it has 105K hits and still counting, but is this truly necessary? Spreading false news can pose problems in the future, even though there is an April Fools disclaimer...

--DragonLord

Good point. When I Googled K-3 a lot of sites came up, along with PF. The problem was that many of them negatively referred to the "prank" here.

ihasa · 07-17-2012, 05:26 AM

Yes REMOVE IT! Simply adds confusion and I've seen the article reused, without mentioning it was a prank, on photo rumor sites.

Bruce · 07-17-2012, 05:28 AM

Lol, leave it there! One of the best 1 April jokes I have seen.

Adam · 07-17-2012, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by ihasa

Yes REMOVE IT! Simply adds confusion and I've seen the article reused, without mentioning it was a prank, on photo rumor sites.

I think this says something about the credibility of the "rumors" that some of those sites post. Do you see google taking down their April Fool's jokes? My personal favorite was TiSP from a couple of years ago:

Welcome to Google TiSP

Docrwm · 07-17-2012, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I think this says something about the credibility of the "rumors" that some of those sites post. Do you see google taking down their April Fool's jokes? My personal favorite was TiSP from a couple of years ago:

Welcome to Google TiSP

What about the legit sites that refer to it in somewhat mildly negative terms? Does it do the image of the site more good because of the # of hits?

07-16-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Consider removing the "Pentax K-3 Announced" post I know this may hurt the site's SEO ranking, but can you consider removing the "Pentax K-3 Announced" post from the front page? I'm aware that it has 105K hits and still counting, but is this truly necessary? Spreading false news can pose problems in the future, even though there is an April Fools disclaimer... --DragonLord

07-17-2012, 05:37 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by ihasa Yes REMOVE IT! Simply adds confusion and I've seen the article reused, without mentioning it was a prank, on photo rumor sites. I think this says something about the credibility of the "rumors" that some of those sites post. Do you see google taking down their April Fool's jokes? My personal favorite was TiSP from a couple of years ago: Welcome to Google TiSP Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-17-2012, 05:20 AM	#2
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by DragonLord I know this may hurt the site's SEO ranking, but can you consider removing the "Pentax K-3 Announced" post from the front page? I'm aware that it has 105K hits and still counting, but is this truly necessary? Spreading false news can pose problems in the future, even though there is an April Fools disclaimer... --DragonLord Good point. When I Googled K-3 a lot of sites came up, along with PF. The problem was that many of them negatively referred to the "prank" here.

07-17-2012, 05:26 AM	#3
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Yes REMOVE IT! Simply adds confusion and I've seen the article reused, without mentioning it was a prank, on photo rumor sites.

07-17-2012, 05:28 AM	#4
Bruce Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 448	Lol, leave it there! One of the best 1 April jokes I have seen.

07-17-2012, 05:39 AM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Adam I think this says something about the credibility of the "rumors" that some of those sites post. Do you see google taking down their April Fool's jokes? My personal favorite was TiSP from a couple of years ago: Welcome to Google TiSP What about the legit sites that refer to it in somewhat mildly negative terms? Does it do the image of the site more good because of the # of hits?