Rand Fishkin, SEOMos Wiki Jacking, Wikipedia Editing and Contributing

In light of Rand Fishkin's blog about Wiki Jacking, I thought I would provide a great resource on how to use Wikipedia ethically and for what Wikipedia's intended purpose is. Search Engine Roundtable did a service to Wikipedia by posting an article on appropriate ways to utilize Wikipedia's influence for search engine marketing. In the article a few recommendations are made. Among several points, a point on Wikipedia as a link building resource stands out to me. The article suggests not using Wikipedia as a link building resource, however, when garnering links, the article notes, and I quote from the article:

How to add links:
- Develop a reputation as an editor.
- Add information first, links second.
- Follow the Notability rule.

If you are interested in contributing to Wikipedia, the article is a great primer on Wikipedia editing.

Incidentally, Rand's Whiteboard Friday regarding Wiki Jacking sheds some light on the importance of internal linking. If you didn't get a chance to read Rand's Wiki Jacking blog, here is the video of his weekly Whiteboard Friday:

• Rate this Post!

  Select Your Rating:

  • 5 Stars (Excellent!)
  • 4 Stars
  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars (Poor)

• Share this Post

  Share With A Friend:

  Your Name Your Email

  Friend's Name Friend's Email

  Optional Message

  Send

• Print
• Social Bookmarking

  Add to Bookmarks: