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So You Want to Win a SEO Contest?
By EW Ity
How do you win an search engine optimization contest? SEO's and webmasters ask themselves this question before investing what could turn out to be a great deal of time competing in an SEO contest like Nigritude Ultramarine, Isulong Seoph or Retsambew Dash Klat for Charity. Consider a this before embarking on the journey to win a SEO contest.
Understand the Rules
Don not dive into the water without first knowing how shallow the pond is. It's easy to get caught up in the lucrative prize offerings promised by SEO contest sponsors. Carefully examine the rules as publicly stated by the contest sponsor. Are the rules fair? Do they give advantages to experienced competitors who control lots of links or does the average Joe webmaster have a reasonable chance? Also ask if the contest rules have safeguards against cheating, spamming and unethical practices.
Know Thyself
The next most important questions to ask is can I win the contest?
Assess your true SEO talents against the rules of the contest . Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry character made a statement that should resonate with contestants: "A man's gotta know his limitations." If you are an aspiring SEO or newbie who will be competing against hundreds of professional SEO's for tens of thousands of dollars in prize money, you may wish to make your debut in a smaller stakes contest. The risk of wasting valuable time may be far greater than the chances of reaping the reward. Face it; you may be better off working on your own web site's long term growth.
Have a Strategy
If you are sure that you have a reasonable chance to win a SEO contest, formulate a strategy based on what has worked for you in the past. Of course, you should adapt your strategy as necessary. As the contest progresses, peak in on your competitors and see what's working for them. Even if you don't win, you will probably learn a few new tricks.
About the Author
The Retsambew Dash Klat for Charity (http://www.retsambchar.com) SEO contest sponsored by Webmaster-Talk Webmaster Forums gives SEOs a chance to compete while supporting a charity of choice.
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