As far as I know Roni and Lucky did not depend on affiliate promotion only. They had a top list, a strong banner exchange programme and a guest model section as well. We could say all sites depend on the affiliate programmes we run but other activities do take place.
Panda or no Panda I find the google issue interesting. Our sites (pay) always used to be front page, but now they are nowhere near it. It's the scrapers and rip off merchants that head the lists now. I know some people on here get good traffic from Google but I do sometimes question whether it's worth all the effort?
Maybe I (and others) need a good lesson/refresher in SEO techniques?
Until we know the reasons for Roni closing (if we ever find out) I don't think a rescue package is a possibility. I will keep you posted if I find anything out.
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