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Backlinking methods that work

by Davidsch1
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Going back to 2011, back-linking was easy, from what I gather. I understand that back-linking is even more important for ranking to page #1 in Google, but Google has supposedly cracked down on types of backlinks and the methods used to get back-links. My question is: what are the best back-linking methods that work today?

I still hear people saying "social bookmarking", article spinning, etc... but aren't these dead links (in that Google does not give much credit to these types of links anymore? ...or am I mistaken?

So in summary, what are your ideas of the best way to build links?
(And would you recommend outsourcing the "job"?)
#backlinking #methods #work
  • Profile picture of the author LiChen
    Who said Social bookmarking is dead? It is still rocking, but back on 2011 there are few methods which are rocking and dominating entire link building style to get high SERP. but not it is not the case after penguin/Panda of Google, you should touch almost all available link building method (White-Hat methods) to make your link building process more natural.
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  • Profile picture of the author chmae73
    SO some high quality backlinks from high authority sites. White Hat method in building links is very effective to look natural in Google eye.
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  • Profile picture of the author apprillove
    Originally Posted by Davidsch1 View Post

    I still hear people saying "social bookmarking", article spinning, etc... but aren't these dead links (in that Google does not give much credit to these types of links anymore? ...or am I mistaken?
    David, this is true. At some extent Google gives less credit to old SEO methods.

    Read more about this David, hope it helps:
    10 Old SEO Methods You Need to Stop - Search Engine Watch (#SEW)
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  • Profile picture of the author John Jonas Phil VA
    Originally Posted by Davidsch1 View Post

    Going back to 2011, back-linking was easy, from what I gather. I understand that back-linking is even more important for ranking to page #1 in Google, but Google has supposedly cracked down on types of backlinks and the methods used to get back-links. My question is: what are the best back-linking methods that work today?

    I still hear people saying "social bookmarking", article spinning, etc... but aren't these dead links (in that Google does not give much credit to these types of links anymore? ...or am I mistaken?

    So in summary, what are your ideas of the best way to build links?
    (And would you recommend outsourcing the "job"?)
    Hi David!

    This is just my perspective, as a VA, the type of person who you'll likely outsource this job too.

    Outsourcing is a good option. If you're going to hire an SEO specialist, it will save you some time and effort thinking about what kind of backlinks you'd want. But if you have an idea of what sort of backlinks you want done, be sure to explain to your VA exactly what you want done. Just to avoid any confusion and mistakes.
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  • Profile picture of the author Local Search
    I think, these days, to collect a number of backlinks is not much more, being social is too important. According to the several updates and last update of Penguine, it is clear that don't ever try to cheat Google. Always go for the legal link building strategies, collect links from high quality websites. Its far better to become social on social networking sites. Share your legit things there and respond to the other users in regular basis.
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  • Profile picture of the author subashanusha@gmail.com
    I am trying now forum links, web 2.0, blog commenting it working fine for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Davidsch1
    Wow, so it seems I'm misled I guess. I remember reading on the internet on quite a few different sites that Google was dropping the ranking of webpages that once ranked well because they had too many links that were social bookmarks.

    And my apologies (but I'm new)....but what do you mean by "white hat"?
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    • Profile picture of the author mrsvirtualassistant
      Social bookmarking still works and can produce great results. You can also build links with guest blogging, blog commenting, and forum posting. Regardless of which method you choose, write engaging content that provides value to your audience and offer useful answers that help readers solve a problem or find solutions.
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    • Profile picture of the author apprillove
      Originally Posted by Davidsch1 View Post

      Wow, so it seems I'm misled I guess. I remember reading on the internet on quite a few different sites that Google was dropping the ranking of webpages that once ranked well because they had too many links that were social bookmarks.

      And my apologies (but I'm new)....but what do you mean by "white hat"?
      White Hat is an ethical way of SEO. No spamming, every links are natural and organic.
      Hope this helps David, What is White Hat SEO? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
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      • Profile picture of the author JSProjects
        Originally Posted by apprillove View Post

        White Hat is an ethical way of SEO. No spamming, every links are natural and organic.
        Hope this helps David, What is White Hat SEO? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
        Just a heads up, manually creating any type of backlink at all isn't considered white hat. I know you didn't specifically mention manually creating links, but a lot of people tend to think that some methods are "white hat" compared to others. It doesn't work that way.

        All of us a pretty much grey hats if you think about it.
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        • Profile picture of the author ireshagun
          IMHO, if you create the links manually it's white hat. if you use an automated spambot then it's blackhat. At the end of the day, how will any search engine tell whitehat links from blackhat links apart from the fact that bots can create thousands of links in a few minutes, whereas a human couldn't
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  • Profile picture of the author MatthewWoodward
    Originally Posted by Davidsch1 View Post

    Going back to 2011, back-linking was easy, from what I gather. I understand that back-linking is even more important for ranking to page #1 in Google, but Google has supposedly cracked down on types of backlinks and the methods used to get back-links. My question is: what are the best back-linking methods that work today?
    Everything that used to work, still works. Nothing has changed in the past 12 months in terms of the sources/types of backlinks you use. You just have to use public blog networks in a slightly different way than before.
    Originally Posted by Davidsch1 View Post

    I still hear people saying "social bookmarking", article spinning, etc... but aren't these dead links (in that Google does not give much credit to these types of links anymore? ...or am I mistaken?
    Your mistaken, people that say that are idiots that haven't actually done any testing of their own, they just jump on the bandwagon.
    Originally Posted by Davidsch1 View Post

    So in summary, what are your ideas of the best way to build links?
    (And would you recommend outsourcing the "job"?)
    [/QUOTE]

    The same way as always with a move towards multi tiered link building.

    I put a stop to outsourcing my link building because most service providers use poor quality content, spam the same list over and over, do not give you control (eg the ability to remove links if needed) and so forth. Its much better to do all your link building in house to control quality.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ezra Anderson
    As of now spinning articles can still be effective, but it's getting more and more risky (since Google is getting smarter).

    I'd recommend you stick with unique content for all of your backlinks. Make web 2.0's, guest blog, and write press releases. These have all worked well for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author faithyunn
    Those backlinking methods are not actually dead what are we called dead are those spamming activities we are doing before. Just make sure that all your link building activities are quality done and looks natural in the eye of SE.
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    • Profile picture of the author Davidsch1
      Thanks! This is some very good information--I just have to put it into practice now.

      So am I correct, that in order to backlink using your own web 2.0's, you end up with QUITE a few domains (that you set up as web 2.0's and then backlink from them to your site) - just for ONE site? :confused:
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