PageRank sculpting is a pretty advanced SEO tactic, and it has been widely used by SEO pros since Google’s Matt Cutts described its use on YouTube, giving the strategy the official green light. At SMX Advanced in Seattle, the same harbinger of Google insider information offered a stunning revelation: Google changed the way it handled link structures intended for sculpting.
Sullivan Calls Out Google’s Favorite Sons
During a discussion on Sphinn, SearchEngineLand’s Danny Sullivan poses an interesting question: Does Google give automatic credit to A-list ventures in the search results?
Danny Sullivan Delivers SMX West Keynote
The SMX West conference began today, and Danny Sullivan, its co-chair and the editor-in-chief of Search Engine Land, gave the keynote to truly kick things off. Sullivan took an all-inclusive look at the search industry, touching on current standings, trends, and also what he’d like to see happen.
Sullivan: Google Should Spinoff DoubleClick SEO Biz
Google’s approved acquisition of DoubleClick brings along an SEO asset, the Performics business that search maven Danny Sullivan needs to be divested immediately.
Cutts, Sullivan Weigh In On Paid Links
The wild debate about Google’s increasingly hardline stance against paid links looks like Wimbledon, with Matt Cutts taking on Rich Skrenta, while Danny Sullivan volleys against Michael Gray.
Danny Sullivan Suggests Google Needs Scrutiny
In deconstructing the letter sent to the Federal Trade Commission by two US Senators, Danny hinted at other Google aspects the Senators should consider about the search giant’s business.
Interview with Danny Sullivan & Neil Patel
Spotlight on Search Interview with Danny Sullivan of Third Door Media and Neil Patel of Advantage Consulting Services
Danny Sullivan Goes Digging With Sphinn
The search maven has launched a social community site with a Digg-ish feel and a search engine focus.
SMX: Danny Sullivan Strips For Matt Cutts
The Search Marketing Expo opened in Seattle with a Q&A session with Google’s Matt Cutts; it seems Matt came back from his vacation with mischief on his mind.
Sullivan Slaps Calacanis On SEO Criticism
Calling 90 percent of the SEO industry “snake oil salesmen” riled up one famed search professional; Danny Sullivan has hit back hard at Jason Calacanis for his continued attacks on SEO.