My name is Aaron Wheeler and, up until a couple of weeks ago, I was the manager of the Help Team here at SEOmoz. Rand's been out of the office at conferences and I've decided it's time to make my move. I've been waiting for this moment for 2 years now, sitting idly by, watching SEOmoz use a bunch of robots to tell us about websites and links and the internets. Robots! Robots don't have brains or morals! How could they possibly find links? Build reports? I played the Portals. I know what happens when you let robots run things.
Needless to say, I've decided to make a few changes since Rand's been gone. Let's get these engineers off their robot-loving keisters and out into the world, finding links. Let's stop pretending a bunch of magical "computers" can somehow "build" you a report (they think they're human!). As part of my takeover, I've hired a personal, top-tier videographer, Nick Sayers, to document all of the amazing things I'm doing here. Watch and bask in the glory of the new SEOmoz!
Hope you enjoyed that! Let me know what you think about my new strategies in the comments below.
The sad part is the food bits are all true. True, I tell you!
I've gained 10 lbs. just from the emails about free food in the office.
Yeah... they think they can make up for it with subsidized gym memberships too!
It is. It's all true about the food! :)
Oh yes. When you become an Seomoz fan on Facebook you gain instantly 2/3 pounds :)
Loved this! This is my new favorite Moz April Fools day gag.
Aaron now that this is filmed, I highly recommend burning those shorts. Those have already contaminated too many Internet users.
Damn, I wish this was weekly! Looking forward to the next episode! ;-)
Su-bloody-perb. Loved it :). Aaron, it was pretty ballsy of you to get those shorts out. Ballsy in a couple of ways...
Aaron, I found 11 links just this morning, and I almost never wear pants to work. Also, I've always thought you were more handsome than Rand.
I think it's horrible how you treated Roger and your attitude in general towards robots especially after all they've done for you. Think about it, if it weren't for robots you wouldn't have a job. You people should be ashamed of yourselves!
We have been watching Terminator a lot lately. :)
Great video guys, however you have far too much time on your hands to create spoofs of this nature. Thanks for a laugh on a Sunday Morning
We Got Sausage Links!
I had a bad feeling when I heard about that Mayor thing...
Nice work Mozzers!
Happy 1st of April!
You got gold stars that says it's true!
@aaron love your geeky laugh :)
I actually made an account on this to comment ...... that was a brilliant video....although I'm sure this was very similar to The Office (US version) Tv series where Dwight takes over when Michael is not in the office. Aaron was a good combination of Michael and Dwight, if I am not wrong. Nice one guys!!!
Yeah, Aaron did an amazing job. To be honest though he IS actually a combination of Dwight and Michael. There was no performance needed.
Rand likes Transformers I see. Very clever, very clever :)
How many mozpoints does one need to get a Roger costume??
Aaron and your team works really great man, I have so much hard feeling for rand :p Rand you will definitely win next year better luck next time :D hehehe BTW it was cool i never lose smile to my face :)
BTW Aaron you needs pant ;)
I want to know what really happens in the room that says Dinosaur Party... -_- you guys trying to create Jurassic Park cause I'll tell you now that probably wont work.
The Dinosaur Party room is where our awesome help team is located!
It's also where we keep all of our philosoraptors!
My strong intuition tells me that this was Rand's idea of April fools Joke :P
BTW its amazing how all the people look so comfortable in front of the Camera, if there was ever an academy awards for internet marketing you guys would surely win the award for the funniest short film :)
- Sajeet
April Fools?
that was a nice change
HAHA, I just peed a little, thx..
What .... What..... Happy 1st April Mozzers :)
The facial expressions were so real, I doubted that mozzers are actors as well :)
Cheers :)
I hope Rand really didn't know about making this video.
Totally awesome. :)
I think its planned video and Rand knows about it. May be it’s his idea to give some relaxation to their readers. It’s totally awesome video hope everyone is now waiting for its follow up video with Rand reaction.
I knew some Mozzers had planned to film something for today, but I didn't konw what it would be. Really impressed - and they filmed it all in a few hours!
No cupcakes were harmed in the making of this video. Well, actually, several of them were NOMNOMNOMNOMNOM...
i love the fact that Rand has a life size cutout of himselft in his office.
Haha... That may or may not have been staged ;)
This reminds me of hardly working on College Humor. In case you're wondering, that's a compliment.
Haha awesome! Really appreciate it.
The Wizard Of Moz. Very nice.
If only every company were as awesome as SEOmoz! Videos like this make me realize how sterile the corporate world can be sometimes.
Unicycles - why waste time walking!! LOVE IT! So much fun, almost makes me wish I worked in an office. Almost.
Good work guys :)
Haha, I watched it a bit late but believe me it made my day... Rand's face is worth watching at the end of the video, really a very nice effort!
funny!! Rand is out, lets have fun!! :P
Haha. Awesome stuff guys. Good to see a company that keeps marketing fun. Now I'm to eat my 10am cupcake.
The celery bit was classic
Pretty good quality april fools video, really enjoyed it SEOmoz team =) But yeah I think most advertising/online marketing companies force food onto their employees haha, last friday one of our clients sent us 25 pizzas haha
Great April Fools video for the SEO community. Well played you guys in shorts and gals in ties.
Happy April Fools Day! Well done...
Great April Fools!!!!TBH I headed over to SEOMoz to see what they have done before even searching for what Google did this year!
Without Pant in the office, lol :)
Hey Aaron I little career advice DO NOT wear those `SEOMoz Shorts` at your next interview =)))
Haaha! Aaron this could be the best thing ever... I just wanna know what Rand did later then ‘.... they did what? :O’ :). I also love the idea to get promotion.. A person who eats most cupcakes will get the promotion... WOW! :p
Fantastic video. I know that Aaron would do Great Big Things someday. Looks like his time has come!
Don't tell Rand that you hid his favorite desk flower :))
PURE.EVIL.GENIUS. MOZ surely looks like a fun place to work!
You guys are totally insane, did you know that??? ;)
Everybit entertaining and awesome video, Mozzers!
btw, @aaron how about hosting Mozcon with that shorts on?
Cheers,
Ashish
april fool !!!! :D
I fully agree with the new boss it is the best strategy. Keep it up Aaron.
Brilliant!
Nice Video, very funny.
Send it to Documentry short film festival. I hope many webmaster will be inspired from this video. I am sure they will send link soon.
Awaiting.....
Hahahaha.. great video.. funny :)
Totally awesome video!
Hilarious, Better than "The Office"!
I love that Link building room with the tally walls. Also, I never thought there'd be a spooky side to Roger bot. That scene where everyone freezes the minute Roger walks into the room - gold :-)
Nice job Mozzers! Happy April Fools from your fan in Sydney, Australia.
Ohhh now this explains the delays in updating Linkscape. Now I see!
That's a good one. ! A good way to relax between work. !
Long live the new king!
Great video. :-)
Nice! Kind of scary!
How Funny!! Love the shit, tie and shorts!!
Ha! Great video.
Ah poor Roger! what did you do to him... you cruel cruel @Aaron :P lolz Awesome vid guy ! :)
Great video Aaron !
All mozzers deserve an award for acting so well.
Now, after "Moz Wars : A new Hope ?", I can't wait for the next episod: "Rand strikes back" !
Have a great sunday everyone
ROFL Aaron! You Communist :D I LOLd on the cupcakes part like a maniac :D
Now that is really really interesting Aaron Wheeler and randfish.
Dont have anything worthy as such to offer, but you can take few Mozpoints from my accounts as appreciation... :)
Loved the whole video... specially Rand Fishkin's last appearence was quite genuine... he is quite a good actor... :)
absolutely brilliant!
Great video :)
Googd laughs!
A great funny moment from seo-moz team. Enjoyed it throughout! Could have appreciated more if it was done in presence of Rand. Really very funny..............
This is great!
Just wait until your fatehr gets home, young man!
Video is great but Rand we miss you :)
Don't worry! I'll be back in the office on Thursday late afternoon, possibly in time to film this week's WB Friday (but might be a stretch).
Good to hear. I don't want to see Aaron's version of Pantsless WBF ;)
LOL!! Awesome haha.