I theorize that Google lessens the validity of content from your own site. In your profile you have the ability to set up links to other networks your are on, your own sites and maybe affiliate programs.? Tell me Google does not discount any Digg items that are from these URLs.
Now I was on page 2 of How to get More Diggs in Google. I did not submit my own content. However I asked all my friends to Digg the item when it was sumbitted by someone else. The blog post quickly rose to #4 on Goolge Websearch in an hour. The…
I just published an article on Digg, the privacy breach at Digg and how it effects your search engine rankings.
http://www.keywebdata.com/?p=79
I have very detailed documentation but Digg has yet to address it.
In looking at your content I would like to know what you think either here on your blog, in my comments or feel free to email me. = Chris Lang