Comments on: Why is there no SEO Qualification?

By: Lynn Masn

Lynn Masn — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:47:24 +0000

I’m happy lol to view that some one finally posts something non-traditional about search engines.

By: Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:35:34 +0000

These initiatives have a tendency to die. I did, btw, correct some grammatical errors in my article after reading your post so you spurred me to action.

Anyway, “good post” — really. More people need to discuss this topic on both sides of the pond.

By: Rob Green

Rob Green — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:34:07 +0000

Hi Michael – sorry about the comment about your post, but I did skim over a couple of paragraphs.

Thanks for pointing out the IPA/SEMPO initiative, I had no idea. The company I work for is now IPA accredited, and a qualification linked with them would be very well recieved in my opinion. Lets hope it happens quickly!

….kind of makes this post a little redundant though

By: Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:41:34 +0000

I’m sorry you felt I lost my way through the article. People sometimes tell me I ramble too much.

You might be interested to know that there is indeed an initiative underway to create a certification in the UK market through the IPA (which I understand has been around since 1917).

You can check out http://www.seo-chicks.com/1293/seo-accreditation-strategy-session.html for more info.

That article was one of the reasons why I decided to say something today. Also, the fact some nitwit is running around claiming to be from the non-existent “National Search Engine Optimization Association” got me to thinking people might believe there really is some sort of authoritative body.