List of obscure SEO myths

Seomoz has posted a list of the top ten obscure SEO myths.

My favorite is number six:

Search Engines were Invented by a Furry Amphibian Named “Smarmy Pete

What kills me is Rand’s comment:

I can’t tell you how many phone calls I get on this subject. Just yesterday, I had three emails asking me if I had Pete’s email address.

What?!?!?!? People think search engines were invented by a furry amphibian? I’ve read Rand’s blog long enough to trust him at his word. I still can’t believe that people think this is true. Is someone pulling his leg? Or is he pulling ours?

It seems the fine students at Eastern Michigan University started the myth of the Smeet Frog, a furry amphibian that lives under rocks.

Maybe it is these former graduates that have been emailing Rand.

On a positive note, this Library of Michigan newsletter relates a story (one page three) about 4th graders who were challenged by their teacher to prove or disprove the existence of the Smeet frog. Thankfully, they were able to put their critical thinking skills to use and discover it as a hoax.

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