New here! Question about backlinking

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Hi all, Hope someone can help me out - clueless.

I am new to the forum and hope I can get some advice on a backlinking question I can't figure out on my own -

Briefly, I created a website in 1998, generally speaking, offering my services as a spiritual coach - not exactly what it is, but I want to be general in this info.

For the last 10 years I ranked on the 1st page of Google for 3 different keywords, following the old SEO guidelines, beginning with Bruce Rife, I believe his name was. But this year, Google has dropped my rankings to 2nd page and 6th page, and I know that is because I only have 10 back links, but one is DMOZ, which of course is the best link anyone could have.

Here is my 1st question: I am about to hire someone from ODESK - from Pakistan to create backlinks for me. I want to direct him to only use the backlinks from my competitor's sites that are listed on 1st page Google for the keyword searches. And of course, I will write the articles for article submission. Will this work for Google - any problem that anyone could forsee?

2nd question: And is it best to use different 1-3 line webpage descriptions when backlinking - he is saying only 1 is necessary. I am thinking at least 10 different ones would be best. I have about 5 keywords.

My niche isn't as competitive as some of you, so I don't understand why this wouldn't work out well.

Thank you for any feedback or help.
#search engine optimization #backlinking #question
  • I think you should just do it your self, you don't need to hire someone. Contact websites related to your site, write content or outsource it from places like content authority if you can't write for yourself.

    Make sure the content is good. If the sites accept guest posts, do it that way, lots of link juice and powerful links. Target sites which have high authority and a fairly low Alexa rank.

    Create different anchors linking to your inner pages and main home page. Keep everything looking natural and you will see long term high rankings.

    Hope it helps
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    • Thanks, LB! Since I don't have the time, I need to outsource.

      Can you explain your last sentence - give me an example? What I think you are saying is that when I create a backlink, just use the url of one of my inner pages for that link?
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  • There is much different between 2010 SEO and 2013 SEO, you must hire a professional with HUGE knowledge of 2013 SEO with updates risk.

    i'd suggest you, try

    Web 2.0
    few private netword
    EDU backlinks
    try to get as much as possible NICHE RELAVENT Links
    Niche Relavent blog comments. (LOW OBL)
    On SITE SEO IS MUST these days

    try to boost your tire 1 backlinks with linking them with tire 2 this will help you a lot.
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    Question 1: Make sure you telling him you want anchor text variation. Including, related keywords, synonyms, LSI Keywords, and brand keywords. Out of the list of anchor text, you only want 10% of your main keyword that you are targeting. This way he won't over optimize your backlinks, possibly causing a penalty.

    Question 2: Not sure what you mean by description, but having at least 300 words is fine, they don't even have to be SEO optimized, just related to your niche.
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    • Thanks, Razor!!!

      What I meant by "description" is that some websites ask for a 1-3 line description of your site, as well as keywords. Are we on the same page - "description" is the anchor text?
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  • If you will be having difficulty in ranking, the best way will be having more backlinks.

    Hand-made backlinks is the most reliable way to get to the top rank of Search Engine

    Message me and I will help you get free hand-made backlinks

  • Hey i understand your concern. I am also working on oDesk. I am not well enough to say but i am sharing my opinion. You can use your competitors back link sources but make sure your anchor text variation. Try to use LSI keyword which will helpful for you. Also you can use some other sources like high PR bookmark, Article Directories. And yes for my opinion you can also use Open Tire link wheel. Its great to bring the result shortly but must follow the rules.....all the best.
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