Linkbuilding? I don't think so

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5 Bad Link Building Habits To Break Now

I agree on some points, Panda is chewing on link builders but you have to admit. You just have to create a better mouse trap. Using long-tail keywords and targeted content has always worked for us.

Care to share your thoughts on these? Are they really outdated ways of linkbuilding?
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  • Yes, they are.
    In my case, I am only using long-tailed keywords (LSI terms, secondary keywords, whatever you want to call it), together with my main keywords.

    I apply 1% keyword density for the main keyword and mention each long-tailed keyword once or twice all throughout the article. Then, I join active and relevant social media groups where I can share my articles. My writers are so good that they "allure" readers to comment below each article. I must be fortunate to find these gems somewhere in Asia.
  • Good for you, deekay. But still clients prefer their brand name to be mentioned in the article post. so kw density has to be considered very carefully.
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    • That's true as I've seen some articles that mention the company name or product name a number of times. But, it's not the de facto standard. If Google Analytics show that you're being searched organically through your brand, product or company name, then, there's a significant reason why you should use your brand or product name as one of your main keywords. Otherwise, mentioning the product or brand name won't hurt, but not mandatory. Just my two cents, though.
  • I've never depended on link-building schemes. I find that quality content promoted to influencers will always generate quality backlinks. I agree that longtail keywords are of paramount importance.
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    • I can't agree more, Ghoster.
      I'm so fortunate that I found great writers.
      They're so great that I don't have to build links. The readers and bookmarkers of their write-ups are the ones who build links for me.

      When you publish informative and engaging content, your readers will tweet and share your links. Who here can resonate with what I'm saying?
  • To be a success in link building, you must think like a reader. Offer them what they want and do it ethically.
  • The challenge so far is finding niche related blogs/websites you could submit your articles. The quest for linkjuice is a never-ending adventure. Especially when you are promoting a "boring" industry, one that has quite few readers but must pursue because your client needs you to deliver.
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    • Banned
      So all you guys are saying it's better to do no SEO at all? Am I correct?

      Nice topic for a sub forum named "Search Engine Optimization"

      Anyway keep on promoting that, just makes it easier for the rest of us.
  • Sure, on-page SEO is important—but don't overdo it. Is SEO becoming less important overall? Yes. That's just the direction things are going in.

    There's still lots to be discussed and lots to learn about SEO. It won't ever go completely away. Keywords are still important. Just use them naturally.

    The Internet is becoming more human.
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  • Its searchengineland. I mean common you aren't going to actually listen to them are you?
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  • Keyword density must need to be less than 5%. And always try to use long-tailes keyword for your site/business.
  • hardly bringing anything new to the table that article, these things have been bad links for years now. Same rehashed stuff.
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    • Come on people, you get links that matter. Period. Anything else is junk or just
      done for recreational purposes.

      SEL has their own agenda and most certainly does not need link(spam.)

      These threads get started because one cannot get rid of #5.

      So yes, be afraid and stop building links. It will help the internet and the rest
      of us tremendously.

      Just look at the replies in this thread. (Not all, some!)

      Like keyword density(?), submitting articles to blogs(?)!!!, thinking like a reader?!!!!!!

      You people amuse me. In a bad way.

      Paul
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  • If you keep it natural, and write for the end user aka make sure your content is valuable and doesn't suck, you will be fine.

    I agree with #5...DON'T be scurrrreeeddd.




  • Seems like #5 is the most talked-about habit mentioned on SEL and perhaps the one that plagues most of us. Most Google algorithm updates revolve around instilling fear in SEOs, but as mentioned in the article linked to in the OP, if you focus on building high quality and relevant backlinks slowly and steadily, you won't have to worry about losing all your hardwork and income to any Google algo update.
  • Hahahaha... i love the discussion going on around here...the phrase getting "penalized" really got into those SEO'ers. Content may be King, but its the links (who are pawns) who do the job. Getting the job done means scaring the competition away, so if you are in the business of building links, Be a renegade. That is my point of view in this tough business. Much concern on outdated metrics over increased sales, asking the client which one they prefer. They said to me they'd prefer to keep selling more of their product and not much on the PR, backlinks thing. Just sayin' my piece.
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