Anolonda - 9:17 pm on Feb 3, 2005 (gmt 0)

Respectfully, I disagree.

It is time for Google to learn what Yahoo learned years ago. Web designers/developers/marketers are the ones that people listen to. We made Google what it is, not the other way around. Google says, "Hey, we're a free listing, so we'll do what we want." I say that is a big mistake. No Google doesn't owe me anything, but that is a two way street.

I have never, EVER tried to take advantage of SEO techniques to get my sites on the first SERP. I played by the rules, optimized for legitimate content. I have tried to do the same for my clients. My phone has been ringing off the hook. What do I tell my clients? "Well, Google is trying something new..."

This is absolutely absurd. I have had enough. Boycott Google and sell your clients Google's competition.