I made a site for stats on the Redscowl Blusingsky contest. Its located here
Basically every 4 hours it queries multiple data centers takes the averages for ranks with safe search set to off, removes duplicates per domain or sub domain and produces the TRUE STANDINGS.
This of course is not the “official results” page but I also put in some extra stuff like Yahoo! back links. Yahoo back links seem to show up almost instantly unlike Google where it could take 2-3 months to see a publicly displayed back link.
So what are we learning from these results?
There are many many many well respected and what should be highly weighted domains that made pages to see where they would rank for this contest. Digitalpoint, V7n, Threadwatch, just about ever site that should rank for any term has made some sort of entry.
Look at the results and what do you see though? All of these new domains (registered just mere months ago) are outranking all these supposed “authority” sites. Also all of of the top results are spam stuffed keyword domains.
To the people who really understand how it works this is nothing new but to the newbies seeking the truth the proof is in the pudding. Here are some myths this shatters.
- Domains have to be registered at least 2 years to rank in serps
- Domains that use anonymous registration information will not rank well in serps
- Domains that are new can’t out rank old ones
- Domains with keywords in url don’t count much (lol)
and MANY MORE
To learn more about the Redscowl Bluesingsky contest check out seologs here
January 23, 2006 at 11:43 pm
As stated by some others … the real problem with these seo contests is that they pick terms that have no competition. Do a competition for something like “Home Loans” and then we’ll see some serious sparks fly! And some seriously pissed SE engineers too!
January 21, 2006 at 11:54 pm
But in 3-4 months the contest will be over!!!
I’ll be blunt, black-hat SEO is how I’ve been listed #1!!!
The old domains arn’t trying because they can’t win!!! The domain has to be registered on or after Christmas to win!! (Good rule.
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http://www.seo-contests.com/pictures/Redscowl_Bluesingsky_chart.jpg
shows where the domains have been ranking, using DigitalPoints Keyword Tracker.
January 21, 2006 at 10:40 am
I sent another copy to jeremy@shoemoney.com. Was basically asking if I could do an interview with you.
January 21, 2006 at 10:12 am
I’m sure in about 3-4 months we will see a whole different set of results. Remember: the majority of old ones are not really trying, or so it seems.
January 21, 2006 at 12:56 am
If that was true then all these domains that have some age on them would blow the ones away that have only been reged a month.. no?
January 21, 2006 at 12:55 am
Thanks!
If alexa would update there stinking images… should be like any hour literally till they are all updated
January 21, 2006 at 12:55 am
Mark I dont see anything from you… ?
January 21, 2006 at 12:53 am
Domains have to be registered at least 2 years to rank in serps
i dont think its the registration date in whois info thats important, i think its the date when google first crawled (spotted) your home page.
January 21, 2006 at 12:29 am
lol your such a jackass jason
January 21, 2006 at 12:14 am
How about this: it makes no difference whether a domain have the keywords seperated by dashed or now
January 20, 2006 at 7:53 pm
http://www.serpschamp.com/
Best results page I’ve seen yet.
January 20, 2006 at 7:38 pm
I think the sandbox/trustbox/age filter kicks in when optimizing for the more competitive keyword phrases. Google never had a record of the contest keyword before so I think it’s only now that they’re realizing how ultra competitive this keyword is gonna get.
Jeremy, BTW sent you an email.
Marc
January 20, 2006 at 6:46 pm
I agree…on an unknown keyphrase, anyone can rank…try that spammy stuff for huge terms and it won’t get you anywhere.
January 20, 2006 at 6:40 pm
I don’t think all of the myths are shattered when you look at some of the more competitive keywords. These contests do have value but I wonder if it applies broadly.
January 20, 2006 at 6:36 pm
Dude, you are so wrong about the keywords in the url!