Superrefman (2010) : SEO contest

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

Contest fact sheet

Year
2010
Category
Golden age of SEO contests
Keyword / name
Superrefman
Format
Online, ranking on search engines
Status
Archived

SEO context in 2010

2010

  • “Mayday” update (May 2010) hitting the long tail.
  • New Caffeine indexing infrastructure (June) then Google Instant (September).

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 Superrefman take place?

Superrefman dates from 2010.

Which archive category is Superrefman 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 2010?

“Mayday” update (May 2010) hitting the long tail. New Caffeine indexing infrastructure (June) then Google Instant (September).