Cricetus (2016) : SEO contest
Cricetus is an SEO contest from 2016 (France), filed under “French excellence” (2016–2019) in the SEO Contests archive.
Contest fact sheet
- Year
- 2016
- Category
- French excellence
- Country
- France
- Keyword / name
- Cricetus
- Format
- Online, ranking on search engines
- Status
- Archived
SEO context in 2016
2016
- AMP launches (February); Penguin 4.0 becomes part of the core algorithm in real time (September).
- Mobile-first indexing is announced (November 2016).
What this contest teaches
- Brands and engines adopt the format to test their algorithms and engage the community.
- Prizes and anti-spam rules professionalise the competition.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Cricetus take place?
Cricetus dates from 2016.
Which archive category is Cricetus filed under?
French excellence (2016–2019). A structured French scene driven by players such as Wix (SEO Hero) and the Qwant search engine (Qwanturank, €50,000 in prizes and anti-spam testing).
What was the SEO context in 2016?
AMP launches (February); Penguin 4.0 becomes part of the core algorithm in real time (September). Mobile-first indexing is announced (November 2016).