To outsource Backlinking or not?

Outsourcing is the best thing to do this generation. It will leverage everything.

Build Tier-1 backlinks. Then outsource Tier-2 and 3 backlinks. I dont like to build tier-1 backlinks by using software as google hates it. Also I dont trust link builders too. There is no guarantee that they will not use software. If you need guarantee then hire them hourly basis using oDesk. Also dont forget to analyze some screenshot regularly to check what are they doing. Whether they are building backlinks manually or not.

But tier 2 and 3 backlinks will not harm your moneypage. So that you can use software for creating 2 and 3. And usually 2 and 3 backlinks are huge so that tough to create without using any software. So I will recommend you to use software. But if you dont have the software then you can hire some expert link builders for creating 2 and 3 backlinks. They will use software to create thousands of backlinks within few days probably few hours. In this way you will be able to save your time, money and at the same time your website will enjoy good progress in SERP without any side effect.

Outsourcing it's a great multiplier tool if you used it correctly, for example you should be clear about what you are asking, give specific orders and restrictions and make it clear that you will pay only if everything is done as you told them. You can find many individuals and companies if you search on freelance sites like elance, freelancer, guru, odesk etc that could do all the work for you!

I am going to go against the grain here and suggest that you not purchase any backlinks unless they are targeted nofollow links.

I believe in a total white hat strategy and buying links is against the webmaster guidelines. So if you have a website that you want to build long term stability towards I recommend that you don't take any short cuts like purchased backlinks!

JUST MY opinoin.

As a firm believer in manual linkbuilding (black hat SEO software sucks balls) outsourcing for those long tedious tasks is the way to go. I have to do all mine myself, but if I could find someone competent enough to do it, I would.

Some people on warriors for hire actually do good quality manual backlinks. These are basically the same backlinks that you or I would do if we were to do it ourselves.

I would advise you to stay away from any automated "blasts" from scrapebox or senukex because they don't really give your site any value. Instead look for high PR backlinks to give you maximum link juice.

To be honest, I did start link pyramids for a few of my sites but not all of the link juice gets passed right down to your money site and it looks just as artificial as just backlinking straight to your site. Pyramids are only if you want to point spammy links to your sitein your tier 2 or 3. If you just stick to high quality backlinks, you'll be fine.

Of course, I would definitely say that you should outsource. Many outsourcing firm are now offering this kind of service. You just need to look for the right company. If you need more information, i'll be more than happy to give you more details.

I think the guys at www dot submitedge dot com do a good job and for a very reasonable price.. But I agree with Rafiseo about managing my tier 1 back links myself.

Take a look at the people that rank for some of the top keywords. 99% of them outsource their link building. I rarely build a manual link myself unless I absolutely have to.

I recommend either using a service or else building a team yourself to do it. Also don't get hung up with using only one service and thinking it is the be all end all. Make sure to diversify and get links for many C-Class IPs.

Of you can't handle the task then better to outsource but the risk is on how to find a good SEO Agency that worthy with your penny.

The answer to the question should I outsource "anything" can be answered by asking yourself another question. Can an outsourcer do something better, faster, or cheaper than you could do it yourself (or is it something you just don't want to do). If the answer is yes then the answer to "should I outsource" is also yes.

if you are going to outsource your SEO do not buy from an seo company. You will be wasting money. Most seo companies charge a couple hundred bucks for just one site. You will be better off buying each component of SEO separately from different providers. It will save you hundreds, if not thousands and you will get your results faster if you make a good plan. Find a service just for articles, a service for web2.0s and one for blog comments or whatever else you may need and buy them individually. With a tool like fiverr widely available there is no reason to go to a SEO Company.

Outsource can really be great. It helps you cut back expenses especially when you get good quality freelancers and reasonably good rate. Just remember that you have to be specific on the kind of things you want them to do for your backlinks. For sure there are a lot out there who can give you great results.

I would never outsource my backlinking task... As I am very finicky about the quality of my backlinks.

I have seen many services claiming to get backlinks from authority sources, but who guarantees relevancy. And, why would I pay for something which I can do myself without spending a penny...
I am always in the favor of getting quality backlinks and that too manually.

What you have to look at is the ROI on your time. If you can save time by either automating and/or outsourcing and the cost is less than the money you will make with that extra time then doing it is a very easy decision. When outsourcing you need to pay attention to the exact amount of time involved in the process so that you know exactly how you are benefiting. There will be some loss because of training (both yours and your employees) in the beginning but you need to make sure that the process does not take too long to become profitable.

Pick a task that seems very time consuming to you or something you really do not like doing and start there. In my case the first thing I started outsourcing was content. While I can write well enough it was sucking up a large portion of my time that I was better off spending elsewhere. That first task though will be different for everyone.

Make sure you create a very specific picture of what you want the person you hire to accomplish. Lay things out (in writing) very clearly before you even talk to anyone. Think of the questions somebody might ask and figure out the answers first. Only when you are sure that you can communicate your needs clearly should you start talking to people.

Once you have the task look around for people to hire and make a list. Start a few of them out on some smaller projects, see which one does the best. One thing to keep in mind is the cheapest worker is not always the best one to use. Someone may cost more per hour but be a lot more productive so always think of how much work is being done per dollar spent rather than a per hour figure.

Do not be afraid of culling someone that is not working out. Too many people waste time trying to fill a round hole with a square peg. If someone is not working out, pay them for their time and send them on their way. Not doing this soon enough and inadequate communication are the two biggest reasons people fail at outsourcing successfully.

Once you have found someone you think will work out gradually increase the amount of freedom they have and the importance of their work while always keeping a watch on what is going on.

After the process is fairly complete make sure you are now getting a better ROI on your time and then start thinking about the next task that you want to outsource.

Rinse and Repeat........

I always check references on anyone I hire to do backlinks or any other outsourcing

I have to recommend Luminous LTD, the company which I work for, have been in the business for a long time specializing in back-linking:

Directory Submission: both manual and auto, home-page as well as sub-page linking.
Article Writing: (high quality content) and posting

The directories we use are SEO friendly ('dofollow', no redirects, no java).

Blog commenting: We have curing the last 2 years compiled a list with SEO friendy blogs and forums.

The first 2 strategies are quite straight forward, but for blog commenting, we listen to the client's demands. We always write quality comments, pick related pages to each client and don't use over-spammed pages.

Our clients are mostly western SEO/webdesign companies which decided to outsource the link-building since our prices are lower, being based in Thailand, but also many clients with own websites.

Outsourcing is especially worth the money if your going for article posting and blog commenting.

Outsourcing of article writing and posting.
PROS.
If posting articles in a already existing strong profile account, your article will get indexed faster.
You will not have to set up accounts for each article directory
The directories where your article will be posted are tested and will give good ROI.

Outsourcing of blog posting:
PROS.
For a person with just 1 or 10 blogs, trying to find RELATED do-follow blogs, will take to much time, a specialized SEO company will have a list (Our list have been compiled over the last 2 years).
We are doing researches daily to find good blogs, have a list with 300-600+ tested domains, 60.000+ pages collected.