Trendinsights,
Here are my thoughts on getting other sites to link to you:
Ask bloggers with similar sites to exchange links with you on your blog roll.
Create a controversial or link bait post that will draw attention to you.
Leave comments on blogs. Do not spam, just add to the conversation.
If you go on Blog Catalog, there are always people willing to "favorite" you in their boards.
I hope this helps you gain "authority" over at Technorati.
~Debby