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Can Eric Ward (AKA LinkMoses) get any more arrogant?
Link Building News Source: http://hawaii-online-advertising.com
Story Found By: everett 1569 Days ago
Category: Link Building
Hawaii SEO, usually one of the most mild-mannered people I know, has finally found something to fire him up. Apparently that something is "arrogant" linkbuilding "gurus" who tell you good content is all that is needed and nothing else.
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from linkmoses 1569 Days ago #
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David - please read http://www.ericward.com/articles/whylinkmoses.htmlI was given the LinkMoses moniker by another speaker at SES San Jose several years ago.I would never give myself a nickname, let alone one like that.  It bothered me at the time so I decided to make light of it, and used it as a way to get even. Three years later, bingo.http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=linkmoses&btnG=Google+SearchMission accomplished.  Content is nothing without links, which I know from 14 years seeking them, so I’d never say such a foolish thing without clarification.  Up until last year I kept my mouth shut about several link buildng approaches that were pointless.  Since I have become more outspoken against them, I have been attacked.  So be it.  I know I’m not perfect.  I suck at several aspects of this link-buildnig-as-a-business thing.  I get overwhelmed with it all, I don’t respond fast enough etc.  I know all this. But one thing I will not do is sit by while people sell bullshit services or don’t at least have the decency to give the client the opportunity to request and receive a 100% refund.Eric Ward,aka, well, you know.

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from mooreseo 1569 Days ago #
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Eric, well said. Thank you for replying to this type of thing. Unfortunately, there are those who continue the unsavory tactics and give the rest of us a bad name. Link building is only as good as those who actually do the building.

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from HawaiiSEO 1569 Days ago #
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It’s not what you say, it’s the way you say it. Some people seem to be more humble than others.

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from HawaiiSEO 1569 Days ago #
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In my opinion... The way you present yourself just makes me feel like you have some sort of superiority complex. (Gods gift to link building)

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from SEOdisco 1569 Days ago #
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Even though I agree that Eric may come across as "arrogant" in his presentations and writings... and the fact that he never called me back about a year-and-a-half ago after I left a few messages during my in-house stint with a huge company, even after speaking to him briefly in person at a conference in regards to my interest in hiring him...I’m still a fan.  I’m interested in his point of view.

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from christographer 1568 Days ago #
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I feel a need to weigh in here. As Eric’s editor and also having moderated his sessions at numerous conferences, I can attest that Eric is one of the most genuinely humble people in the industry. He also really knows his stuff. While I can understand David’s point of view, I personally take the view that Eric’s tone isn’t arrogant, but rather straightforward and to the point. I’d much rather see unvarnished opinion than a nicer, gentler approach that doesn’t really convey any purpose or meaning. And while I can’t remember for sure, it may very well have been me that introduced Eric as a "link moses" - if so, I’ll gladly take the blame (with apologies to Eric for the unintentional consequences! :-)

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from HawaiiSEO 1568 Days ago #
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Thanks for your personal email Eric. I have deleted the post from my blog. You were loosing me there for a while but I’m still a fan as well.

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