Link building has changed significantly over the years.
With frequent algorithm updates and rules set by Google (and other search engines), it’s important to be well aware of the latest do’s and don’ts of link building. Avoiding “blackhat” link building strategies is a must. Numerous websites throughout the years have seen a tragic decrease in internet marketing performance after using “blackhat” link building tactics.
Today, you will learn about a few safe link building methods that are worth trying for the websites you manage.
Let’s get started with the Link Building Tips!
Here are 6 link building tips and tactics worth trying for increasing the visibility of your website.
1. Slideshare
- Slideshare.com is a PR8 website.
- Great place to promote content.
- Content on Slideshare.com ranks well.
- You can add PDF’s, Infographics, and video files.
- Can use for local business citations.
- Similar sites: speakerdeck.com scribd.com.
2. Testimonials
Offer testimonials for products you use and like. Think about the products and services that you already use on a regular basis, especially those that are relevant to the topic or niche of your blog. Check the website of these companies/products and see if they have customer testimonials on their site. If they do, see if any of them include a link to the site of the person providing the testimonial. You can reach out to them with a testimonial that they can use, and also provide them with your URL.
3. BandCamp
- BandCamp.com is a PR7 website.
- Building a profile is free and allows a link placement.
- Uploading an audio file is ideal or you can simply convert a video to an audio file.
- Other audio sharing websites include: SoundCloud, YourListen, and ReverbNation.
4. .Edu websites
- Most .Edu websites have a high PR.
- Place backlink on resource page.
- Note: only a small % of .Edu websites will actually accept the placement.
- The link you post must be of value to faculty or students to increase chances of being approved or listed.
- Example: HD Foundations.
No, it’s not impossible to earn a link from a .Edu website! Use these search strings to find them:
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- site:.edu “your keyword”
- site:.edu “your keyword” + “resources”
- site:.edu “your keyword” + inurl:links
- site:.edu “your keyword” + “other sites”
5. Youtube
Although outbound links from YouTube are nofollow, YouTube is great for Internet marketing. YouTube videos rank very well on Google for different related searches.
Embedding the video can help. Look for opportunities to embed the video on sites like Enthuse.me, AboutUs.org, About.me.
6. Website feedback sites
There are many websites for web developers to receive feedback on their work. Most “website feedback sites” let you add your link to your profile and are dofollow, like the one in the example below:
Enough talk! Start using these Link Building Tips!
Now that we’ve shared some of our creative link building tips with you, feel free to let us know what you think about them in the comments below. Or if you’d like to brag about some of your own successful link building techniques, you can do that as well!
We’ve got more link building tips up our sleeve! If you’re interested in increasing your site’s visibility through link building and other web marketing services, don’t hesitate to contact Thrive!
