Make sure to have an exact-match domain for your main keyword. Also, look for the WSO entitled 'fast attack seo' by Craig Mako. This is the best SEO report I've read in a long time. His methods are easy and quick, and will have you on page one in a month or less if you follow everything to the letter.

Build quality content for your site. Links will come naturally.

I've heard that backlinking can help increase the rank of your site.

You can increase your web site ranking by getting quality backlinks.For quality backlinks you can try Forum Posting and Blog Commenting with dofollow links.