Seocontest2008 (2008) : SEO contest

Seocontest2008 is an SEO contest from 2008, filed under “Golden age of SEO contests” (2006–2010) in the SEO Contests archive.

Contest fact sheet

Year
2008
Category
Golden age of SEO contests
Keyword / name
Seocontest2008
Format
Online, ranking on search engines
Status
Archived

SEO context in 2008

2008

  • Google Chrome launches (September 2008).
  • Google Suggest arrives on google.com (August 2008) and shapes queries.

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 Seocontest2008 take place?

Seocontest2008 dates from 2008.

Which archive category is Seocontest2008 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 2008?

Google Chrome launches (September 2008). Google Suggest arrives on google.com (August 2008) and shapes queries.