Black Hat vs. White Hat Search Spam Debate
During a conversation at SEOChat about the types of promotional methods that are acceptable to use, Mick (aka EarlGrey), a self-proclaimed 'search-engine spammer' (and operator of the Black Hat Syndik8 forums), and I (randfish), a self-proclaimed 'white-hat SEO', decided to have a public debate over the pros, cons and issues surrounding white-hat vs. black-hat optimization.
Black-Hat Myths About White-Hat SEO
At a recent Search Engine Strategies conference, many black-hat search engine optimizers (SEOs) stated some misconceptions about white-hat search optimization strategies. For those unfamiliar with the terms, a white-hat search engine marketing (SEM) firm, commonly known as an ethical SEM firm, follows all the guidelines, terms, and conditions set forth by the search engines. A black-hat SEM firm doesn't follow all the search engines' rules.
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Romancing the Rankings: Five SEO Tips
There are many misconceptions about search engine optimization (SEO) that have sprung up over the years, says Jill Whalen, CEO and founder of High Rankings, that make it difficult for those in charge of online traffic to know exactly how to optimize their Web sites correctly.
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