so when will the party be over?

d'oh!!!

my bad

 

There are still people using hidden text successfully so it could be a while before they catch up.

 

I agree to a certain degree but remember that SEs change their algos and your competitors their pages, if you want to compete you need to make the appropriate adjustments on your end as well. I know you are simplifying what you are saying but getting listed high in the SERPs is definite work.

OR when the SEs algos change, OR your page content no longer stands the test of time, OR many other reasons. It is not only about the "bad apples" or "black hat tactics".

"Common sense is not so common. - Voltaire" Being in the top of the SERPs means work - continual work, not sitting back and waiting. I may feel I am doing everything by the book - but the SEs algos dictate. Basic SEO strategies won't cut the top 10 - advanced SEO strategies will.

I would love to continue this offline if you like - we're probably boring these people to death. BTW are you spanish? Seen your sig.

cheers
Frank