Black Hattitude (2009) : SEO contest
Black Hattitude is an SEO contest from 2009, filed under “Golden age of SEO contests” (2006–2010) in the SEO Contests archive.
Contest fact sheet
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Golden age of SEO contests
- Keyword / name
- Black Hattitude
- Format
- Online, ranking on search engines
- Status
- Archived
SEO context in 2009
2009
- “Vince” update (February 2009) favouring big brands.
- Google, Yahoo and Microsoft announce rel="canonical" (February); Bing replaces Live Search (June).
What this contest teaches
- Creativity (blog networks, press releases, directories) makes the difference, but exposes entrants to future penalties.
- Contests become a public lab for link-building techniques.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Black Hattitude take place?
Black Hattitude dates from 2009.
Which archive category is Black Hattitude filed under?
Golden age of SEO contests (2006–2010). Blogs, directories, link exchanges and black-hat techniques: the golden age sees contests flourish, with ever more absurd keywords and a genuine community culture.
What was the SEO context in 2009?
“Vince” update (February 2009) favouring big brands. Google, Yahoo and Microsoft announce rel="canonical" (February); Bing replaces Live Search (June).