In fact, the only reason we’re even talking about this is because of “a name”, as if “a name” somehow legitimizes the activity. Whether it’s Bob Massa or Bob Jones, Brad Callen or Brad Smith, it doesn’t change the nature of the activity.

You state that the name makes a difference? Why is that? Email spam is email spam no matter how you may spin it.

This is the same stuff many of us have noticed for a very long time. The industry panders and caters to others just because of some damn name. It makes no difference what they do or how they do it. I say pathetic. What say you?

I have to admit, the only reason I responded to Shrenik was the Bob Massa reference. Interesting reading this thread.

It was the same template, except that I were “bringing insight into SEM and SEO’.

First of all, I was thrilled, because it was the first time I was on the receiving end of sucking up.

On one hand, it’d really be nice to outsource content research and creation and I’ve been considering it (including India).

But on the other hand, the whole approach of contacting random SEO people using the same template with huge blocks of text doesn’t really look like something that could or should have been inspired by a seasoned SEO, who has 11 years of experience.

So, this email has confirmed that I won’t be hiring this firm and maybe other Indian sources, thus focusing on our local talent.

P.S. I found this very post by inserting the following phrase in Google: “Techndu is a division of SearchKing Techno Labs and is owned by Bob Massa.” A common practice for checking examples of spam/templates on forums.

Oh well? Learn somebody new everyday.

Good post Tim, keep that spammer on guard!

I enjoyed your style of writing Tim.