This post is not sponsored by Google, but this has been a hot topic in the world of SEO today. Basically, Google has taken a stance against paid links for years, and now the buzz is that they’re sponsoring posts with followed links to the Chrome browser page. Is it real? A marketing scheme? Is it Google putting this out there or is it some online marketing firm spreading rumors as link bait? Google’s official statement has been released. Check out the Washington Post to read more.