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A Filipino SEO Community invited all the SEO experts anywhere in the world to join in a SEO Contest in the Philippines..The language is Filipino but you can use google translate to translate it...

visit and ask on the forum for more info. www palarongseo com

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A short, practical playbook for competing in a foreign‑language SEO contest (responding to points raised by , and others):

  1. Clarify the target and rules first. Confirm the exact judging phrase(s), the search engine and country used for ranking, any linking/content restrictions, and the deadline. Misreading the target phrase or the allowed tactics is the quickest way to waste effort.

  2. Translate the keyword(s) and intent, then verify them with a bilingual person. Machine translation can produce a usable draft, but local search intent and idiomatic phrasing must be confirmed by someone fluent so content reads naturally to native users.

  3. Do local keyword and SERP research. Inspect the live SERP from the contest country (location set to that country or using local IP), study the pages that rank now, note content type and backlink patterns, and capture related queries and snippet formats to mirror user intent.

  4. Build a native-quality page. Original, useful content wins: clear title/H1 with the target phrase, natural subheads, local examples, images with alt text in the language, and citations to reputable local sources when helpful. Signal expertise and trust (author info, demonstrable knowledge) rather than thin or spun text.

  5. Earn local, relevant links and signals. Natural mentions from local blogs, niche sites, forums and social profiles move the needle. Keep anchor-text varied and avoid paid/spammy links that could trigger penalties or disqualification.

  6. Technical checklist and monitoring. Use language/region signals (appropriate hreflang or BCP47 language tags), ensure mobile speed/usability, verify the site in Search Console and track rankings from the target country. Iterate based on what the live SERP rewards.

A few cautions: literal auto-translations, duplicate content, and over-optimized anchor text are common failure modes (as noted humorously by and ). Competitors like asking about prizes should also confirm official prize/rule posts before committing resources. Collaborating with a native speaker or local editor is the most efficient way to convert effort into rankings.

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Member Avatar for canadafred

The contest rules are in Fillipino.

Member Avatar for jay 11

Dang... I don't know anyone who can speak or read Fillipino. Guess I'll have to sit this one out. :(

Member Avatar for MktgRob

The original poster suggests using Google to translate from Fillipino to English so that you can compete. Anyone want to bet that someone will do this, lose, and try to sue google for not translating properly?

Member Avatar for kickmoko

The contest rules are in Fillipino.

you can make a english content and use google translate to translate it to tagalog :)

Member Avatar for seoindia

I will see your forum... Thanks for sharing..

Member Avatar for canadafred

you can make a english content and use google translate to translate it to tagalog :)

That's hilarious. I can only imagine the nonsensial droolings that would be generated from software translating my words. No. I think I'll pass on this one thanks. I've got laundry to fold.

Member Avatar for clawid

I am joining the contest too. :) It is welcome to all SEOptimizer.

Member Avatar for ap09.com

I will think about it.Thanks for sharing.

Member Avatar for stellamary

How is the possible for this SEO Contest?Because you have asked for the converted language content..It will be full form for the site?

Member Avatar for MktgRob

That's hilarious. I can only imagine the nonsensial droolings that would be generated from software translating my words. No. I think I'll pass on this one thanks. I've got laundry to fold.

Fred, isn't the thought of seeing how you come off in Tagalog worth the attempt to translate? It could turn out like the Bugs Bunny Cartoon where he is stranded on the island and talks some native language and after about thirty words the subtitle reads "Greetings".
Could be worth a few laughs.

Member Avatar for canadafred

Fred, isn't the thought of seeing how you come off in Tagalog worth the attempt to translate? It could turn out like the Bugs Bunny Cartoon where he is stranded on the island and talks some native language and after about thirty words the subtitle reads "Greetings".
Could be worth a few laughs.

Ha. That's great man.

Translate from English to Fillipino then back to English to see what it looks like. I wish I had the time today. I might try it if I get bored later on.

Member Avatar for lyechin2002

A Filipino SEO Community invited all the SEO experts anywhere in the world to join in a SEO Contest in the Philippines..The language is Filipino but you can use google translate to translate it...

visit and ask on the forum for more info. www palarongseo com

can you give us the detail? how the prize?

Member Avatar for Flower

Nice contest but difficult to other language people to take part in it.

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