SommerSEO - Mission OM on the way to new spheres
It’s finally that time again. The SEO contest starts anew and this year MISSION OM is once again on an exploration mission to reach for the stars in SEO heaven. Full of zest for action and with fully loaded energy tanks, our spaceship will take off on 03.05.2022 into new scouts of the SEO universe. Our mission goals are fame, prizes and experience for our crew! Follow us and check back regularly to make sure you don’t miss anything from our odyssey!
Why should you take part in the SommerSEO SEO contest?
The competition is an excellent way to apply or deepen your knowledge. It also offers all participants the chance to surpass themselves and gain new insights. Due to the high number of participants, the competition offers a high degree of different solutions that can be perceived as inspiring for each participant. In addition, this competition can increase the presence on SEO-vergleich.de, which could lead to contact with new potential customers.
And last but not least… There are wonderful prizes to be won!
What is the SommerSEO SEO contest and how does it work?
This annual event is a competition with the agreed goal of achieving the highest possible ranking using keywords on the Google SERP (Search Engine Result Page). In order to guarantee a fair competition, none of the participating parties know which keyword is involved until the competition begins. The keyword has no search volume at the beginning, is fictitious and will be announced on 03.05.2022 at 11 am. When the keyword is announced, the competition starts at the same time and each team has until 03.06.2022 at 11 a.m. to achieve the highest possible ranking position.
How long does the SommerSEO SEO contest last?
The competition starts with the announcement of the keyword on 03.05.2022 at 11 a.m. and ends exactly one month later, on 03.06.2022, also at 11 a.m.
With the announcement of the keyword, i.e. the start of the competition, a ranking will be created for all participating parties, which will be updated daily at 11 a.m. for one month. During this period, three key dates will be of significance, with points being distributed in different weightings.
The distribution of points and the weighting of the individual points are as follows:
Points distribution:
1st place: 10 points
2nd place: 9 points
3rd place: 8 points
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Place 10: 1 point
Weighting:
- Key date 1 (30.05, 11 a.m.): 15 %
- Key date 2 (01.06, 11 a.m.): 25 %
- Key date 3 (03.06, 11 a.m.): 60 %
The weighting on the last reporting date plays an overriding role. On the one hand, the weighting percentage on the last cut-off date is 60%, a full 20% higher than cut-off dates 1 & 2 combined. Secondly, in the event of a tie between two parties, the results are decided on the basis of the number of points on the third cut-off date.
How are the rankings determined?
XOVI’s Ranking Live Check is used to determine the positions of individual competitors. Normal desktop searches are considered relevant, without taking a specific location into account.
Who can take part in the SommerSEO SEO contest?
As this is a free competition and there are no entry barriers apart from registration, this competition is open to everyone.
The competition is aimed equally at SEO service providers, i.e. agencies or freelancers based in Germany who offer the service of search engine optimization on their website, and at individuals and companies who do not have this service in their usual service portfolio. Individual private persons who are interested in SEO can also take part in this competition.
Which ratings are evaluated and which are not?
The principle is simple: only the organic search results from Google are evaluated. Everything else, such as Google Ads placements, myBusiness entries, news, images, etc. are not taken into account.
Which SEO techniques can be used?
Basically, you can work with links, technical finesse or unusual content. There are no limits to creativity! You should only refrain from negative SEO with competitors, as no one should be harmed 😉
Who are the sponsors of the SommerSEO SEO contest?
SEO-Vergleich.de is supported by several sponsors so that such an event is possible at all and there can be a SummerSEO. These sponsors are: RANKSIDER, iGaming.com, LINKALYSE, SE Ranking,t3n,seobility, OMR, BVDW and BURKHARD ASMUTH.
This year, the SommerSEO SEO contest is being held under a very special star. As Martin Brosy, who with RANKSIDER is the main sponsor of the Summer SEO Contest and Managing Partner of ImpulsQ GmbH, says in the video above, all proceeds generated through sponsorship will be donated to aid organizations in Ukraine.
