MSNBetter ThanGoogle (2005) : SEO contest
MSNBetter ThanGoogle is an SEO contest from 2005, filed under “Pioneers” (2002–2005) in the SEO Contests archive.
Contest fact sheet
- Year
- 2005
- Category
- Pioneers
- Keyword / name
- MSNBetter ThanGoogle
- Format
- Online, ranking on search engines
- Status
- Archived
SEO context in 2005
2005
- Google, Yahoo and MSN introduce rel="nofollow" (January 2005) against comment spam.
- “Jagger” update (October–November 2005) targeting artificial links; Google Analytics launches in November.
What this contest teaches
- An invented keyword creates a neutral playing field: the whole ranking results from participants’ work.
- Inbound links and anchor text were the main lever.
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Frequently asked questions
When did MSNBetter ThanGoogle take place?
MSNBetter ThanGoogle dates from 2005.
Which archive category is MSNBetter ThanGoogle filed under?
Pioneers (2002–2005). Between 2002 and 2005 the first SEO contests appeared on forums and directories: an invented keyword, zero Google results and a deadline to rank first. PageRank and anchor text then dominated rankings.
What was the SEO context in 2005?
Google, Yahoo and MSN introduce rel="nofollow" (January 2005) against comment spam. “Jagger” update (October–November 2005) targeting artificial links; Google Analytics launches in November.