I'm almost tempted to try and create an SEO contest. Maybe just for DP members or throw it open to others. Obviously - there is one eye on what this can do for one of my websites and was hoping someone could throw some light on the major benefits etc. The only way I can only see of building links for the contest creator is in the links pointing to the contest rules and information. Perhaps I could stipulate that all the entrants websites have to carry a link to my site as one of the terms and conditions but that is a little crass. The other issue is the prize. It's got to be a decent enough prize to encourage entry, and the most sensible way of doing this seems to be to try and guess how many links you might get out of it, place a value on it, and that is your money pot for 1st, 2nd and 3rd etc. Any of your contest vetarans wish to enlighten me, or perhaps someone wants to come in with me.
finding out whos the best from 1 to 10 and then forming a limited company with them for seo services because you know it will work!