We all understand the importance of links, and how getting lots of quality links to our site will help its rankings in the search engines. But the part that many people struggle with is actually getting the links, or link building. There are several methods of link building that many people in the SEO community use, which include:
- Submitting to Directories such as Uquick Web Directory
- Getting links from your top competition
- Link Searches (find sites to submit your link w/ your keyword on it)
- Article writing & submissions
- Forums & online communities
- Renting pages from authority sites
- Blogging & comments
- Purchasing online advertising
- Utilizing text link brokers
- Offer unique tools & services (others will want to use them and link to you!)
- Donations & charity (offer services/time for links)
- Press Releases
- Natural Link Building
Can you think of any other methods to add? Trying a number of different link building strategies is sure to garner you some good results, and help you to acquire more quality links to your site.