http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/business/13search.html
QuoteThe New York Times asked an expert in online search, Doug Pierce
Quote"Actually, it's the most ambitious attempt I've ever heard of," he said. "This whole thing just blew me away
QuoteMr. Pierce found 2,015 pages with phrases like "casual dresses," "evening dresses," "little black dress" or "cocktail dress."
Methinks Mr Pierce needs to get out more.
I've got 5 emails with links to this article and one on skype! Those guys at SearchDex are going to be taking some phone calls on Monday - I'd be questioning "has created unique and innovative ways to utilize SearchDex solutions to facilitate clients with their marketing challenges."
For everyone here there is always an upside. There is a big client looking for services.
http://www.dougunplugged.com/2011/02/12/jcpenney-black-hat-seo-analysis/
...and so the link-building marketplace finally gets a major client kicked in the nuts. It was only a matter of time...
Its impossible to rank now in agressive areas without doing such stuff
Quote from: dougs on February 13, 2011, 08:17:47 PM
Its impossible to rank now in agressive areas without doing such stuff
Should the agency then tell the client that and ask for permission to do it.
SearchDex's client list is a who's who of retail. Gap, Fossil Watches, Nike, Banana Republic, JC Penney, Old Navy, Niketown, Best Buy. Are these companies really OKing blackhat tactics on their behalf?
Quote from: dougs on February 13, 2011, 08:17:47 PM
Its impossible to rank now in agressive areas without doing such stuff
That's only because you class all link building as blackhat ;D
But using tnx.net for a major blue chip is just insanity - they must have been pocketing a fortune if that's all they were spending on :o
>who's who of retail.
>Are these companies really OKing blackhat tactics on their behalf?
Sure they do. Have been for years.
Google Penalizes Overstock for Search Tactics
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704520504576162753779521700.html
For a long time people (most loudly Aron Wall - http://www.seobook.com/google-branding) have been claiming that Google has a double standard and gives a wink and a nod to the big brands who are out of compliance with Google's guidelines. So these seem like shots across the bow.