Comments on: Tin Cup SEO

By: Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:35:50 +0000

Never saw the movie but it’s very similar in concept to what inspired me for the name of this article. There is a stereotype, not much used any more, of an alcoholic who so destroys himself through his addiction that he ends up begging on the street, holding out his tin cup, waiting for generous strangers to drop something in.

Based on what I’ve read about the movie, “Tin Cup”, Costner’s character struggles with a lack of self-restraint (always ready to take on a dare), a self-destructive behavior derived from a gambling addiction (at least, that is what I understood from one summary).

By: orenoque

orenoque — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:55:16 +0000

I like your prose, as always. I’m addicted to it I wonder where you take the time to write all this… Of course, I always have to take some time to translate from “theory” to practice. “Practice”, being seo for medium size companies, with medium size budgets, and medium understanding of the seo thingy, theory, …

By: awaken

awaken — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:50:05 +0000

I can see how it’s easy to get hung up on the whole link building idea, which really revolves around the potential ranking payoffs that it can bring. I think I’ve been “addicted” at one point or another in my short career. But at the end of the day, those that are serious about either their own site or a client’s site, realize that ROI doesn’t just rest in one method. It’s, as you say, holisitic.

But, I don’t recommend going cold turkey from the link building…the withdrawals can be brutal. Remember moderation is the key. ; )

Just a wild guess but, does your title have anything to do with the Kevin Costner movie?

By: himynameisjohn

himynameisjohn — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:01:30 +0000

My sentiments exactly. Although, hmmm… Possibly a bit harsh on the link building front (personal opinion). My reasoning for this is kind of how you pointed out, “Links are to SEO as SEO is to Web marketing: they’re just one tool in the shed”… Same goes for the variations of link building… It’s like a smaller shed within the main shed, so to speak.

As for tin cup – I’d already assumed you was referring to the film… As in the main actors character doesn’t look any further than his next beer, ie, next link acquisition. Warm? Cold?