Yeah, I know the blog has been a little heavy on the link related posts as of late, but I think we’re currently at a crossroads when it comes to linking. It seems that the Googlers realized that they’ve created a monster when it comes to the link industry, and the recent paid link controversy is a good indication that Google is getting a little frustrated with the linking practices of search marketers.

I’m not sure how many of our regular readers also read the SEOmoz blog, but I’m always impressed with the posts that Rand and his team produce. In a video post from last Thursday, Rand took the time to explain the difference between completely natural links, paid links, and baited links. If you’re getting a little lost on this whole linking thing, the video might be a good starting point for getting up to speed. So check out Everybody Wants to Rule the SERPs.

[Good News: If you’re getting sick and tired of the link thing, my apologies. On the bright side, after Friday I’ll be on vacation for a couple weeks and you’ll get a whole lot less linking posts – but you will get to hear from our fabulous guest bloggers!]