If you haven’t heard, Google’s recent launch of Sidewiki is causing a firestorm of controversy among the webmaster community.
This “feature”, available to users with the Google toolbar (read: millions of your website visitors), lets people leave comments on the side of your site.
The idea is great – lots of people giving feedback about your products and services. The problem is, this is a jackpot for spammers and scummy competitors looking to trash your good name and reputation as well as promote their own products.
Just Released! Google Sidewiki Blocker Protects Your Website from Unwanted Comments
This “feature”, available to users with the Google toolbar (read: millions of your website visitors), lets people leave comments on the side of your site.
The idea is great – lots of people giving feedback about your products and services. The problem is, this is a jackpot for spammers and scummy competitors looking to trash your good name and reputation as well as promote their own products.
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