Can you really call yourself an SEO if you use Google link searches

Posted on | November 24, 2009 | No Comments

Read an interesting post today over at SEOMoz where Rand does a good job dispelling the ‘myths’ of the Google link: search operator.

According to Rand:

However, I am NOT a fan of the Google link command, and I’m shocked by the number of folks who operate in and around the SEO, webdev and technology industries who haven’t realized this.

I think what Rand really means is that he’s shocked by how many people in SEO and other industries don’t realize that Google’s link command is worthless.

Regardless, my question is the same – can you really call yourself an SEO in the first place if your’re using the Google link data?

Ok , maybe there are some valid uses for the operator, but by and large, its value is limited, and all pro SEOs should know that. After all, wouldn’t this be like calling yourself a doctor because you have an exacto knife and thread?

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