How much of what you know about SEO is valid?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by gemini181, Nov 22, 2007.

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    Do you think rumors and half-truths create the average Webmaster's SEO knowledge, or is SEO a 'science' which can be studied and mastered?
    How do you know?
     
    gemini181, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  2. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    #2
    Yes and Yes.

    Yes, rumors and half-truths create the average Webmaster's SEO knowledge.

    Yes, SEO is a 'science' which can be studied and mastered
     
    Will.Spencer, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  3. thdim

    thdim Peon

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    I think that it's just a game of many factors. I don't believe on the SEO "holy grail", Google said at 2006 that there are at least 200 factors that determine the ratings.
     
    thdim, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  4. gemini181

    gemini181 Well-Known Member

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    200 factors is pretty amazing. :eek:
    Sounds like original content is still the best foundation.
     
    gemini181, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  5. bogs

    bogs Active Member

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    mastered? possible but depends... SEO change every now then....
     
    bogs, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  6. boron

    boron Well-Known Member

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    You can do SEO science by studying #1 positioned sites, and checking which rumors and half-truth factors (keywords, backlinks, internal linking, PR, domain age...) they have applied. :)
     
    boron, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  7. verbie

    verbie Peon

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    Trial and error.. Its the way to know what matters and how much :)
     
    verbie, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  8. sweetfunny

    sweetfunny Banned

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    Verbie is correct, constantly test and try things and prove what is right or wrong and how effective things are.

    I've spent $100's on domains alone just to sacrifice for SEO testing. Its quite annoying seeing so much false junk being posted and written each day about the way SEO works.

    But hey i shouldnt complain it keeps my inbox full every day from people wanting SEO because they use these incorrect methods and fail.
     
    sweetfunny, Nov 22, 2007 IP
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    linkmanager Well-Known Member

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    I agree... Your own experience is best way to learn SEo
     
    linkmanager, Nov 22, 2007 IP