Taking The Gloves Off - Fighting For Search Engine Rank (David Vs Goliath Style)

RatRaceWatch · 09-26-2011, 01:08 AM

So one of my websites finally made it to page 1 for a very competitive high cpc keyword. The competition is pretty tough, and the back-link building is nuts!

It took me a little under 2 months, and I'm curious (for those that are open to discussing, just talking general stuff here, not really needing to know word for word strategies unless your up to it), what's a good approach when your competition is all over the place (let me elaborate):

There are a few PR 4's and Pr 3's, and there is a PR 0 That has manage to land in the top 5, that is barely older than my site.

The weird thing is, looking at the backlinks, it's really hard to understand what these people are doing lol (I've gone as far as to look at every single backlinks for those with less than 500 - yep I got time on my hands).

So to sum it up, what are some good white hat (or as close to as you can get) strategies to stay competitive and kick some ass, when it comes to competition with a few that are clearly buying high pr links.

Sorry If that was all over the place guys (thoughts? :0)

- Ryan

RatRaceWatch · 09-26-2011, 01:44 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, but what section is that? (Your link is just general guidelines). This section is called Internet Marketing (so doesn't my topic more or less apply)? If not I will humbly redirect future threads such as this in the suggested section if it makes sense.

MarkusD · 09-26-2011, 01:49 AM

Mark is talking about this sub forum.

Adsense / PPC / SEO Discussion Forum

09-26-2011, 01:08 AM	#1
RatRaceWatch Craigslist Flipping King War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Clearwater, Fl Posts: 387 Thanks: 39 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts Social Networking	Taking The Gloves Off - Fighting For Search Engine Rank (David Vs Goliath Style) So one of my websites finally made it to page 1 for a very competitive high cpc keyword. The competition is pretty tough, and the back-link building is nuts! It took me a little under 2 months, and I'm curious (for those that are open to discussing, just talking general stuff here, not really needing to know word for word strategies unless your up to it), what's a good approach when your competition is all over the place (let me elaborate): There are a few PR 4's and Pr 3's, and there is a PR 0 That has manage to land in the top 5, that is barely older than my site. The weird thing is, looking at the backlinks, it's really hard to understand what these people are doing lol (I've gone as far as to look at every single backlinks for those with less than 500 - yep I got time on my hands). So to sum it up, what are some good white hat (or as close to as you can get) strategies to stay competitive and kick some ass, when it comes to competition with a few that are clearly buying high pr links. Sorry If that was all over the place guys (thoughts? :0) - Ryan
	Some BIG PLANS in the WORKS! Feel free to add me on skype if you would like to discuss the latest in SEO - Add Riskyhotshot

09-26-2011, 01:44 AM	#2
RatRaceWatch Craigslist Flipping King War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Clearwater, Fl Posts: 387 Thanks: 39 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts Social Networking	Re: Taking The Gloves Off - Fighting For Search Engine Rank (David Vs Goliath Style) Thanks for the suggestion, but what section is that? (Your link is just general guidelines). This section is called Internet Marketing (so doesn't my topic more or less apply)? If not I will humbly redirect future threads such as this in the suggested section if it makes sense.
	Some BIG PLANS in the WORKS! Feel free to add me on skype if you would like to discuss the latest in SEO - Add Riskyhotshot

09-26-2011, 01:49 AM	#3
MarkusD SEO Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY And NC Posts: 50 Thanks: 156 Thanked 55 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Taking The Gloves Off - Fighting For Search Engine Rank (David Vs Goliath Style) Mark is talking about this sub forum. Adsense / PPC / SEO Discussion Forum