Inbound Links - How to start ?

[JJ1X]

My new site is ready.
Now - to the inbound links task...

But how do I get started ? What is the first step ?
I have tried contacting sites that are relevant to my topic asking them to switch links
But not one responded my request.

What is the best way to start... ?

[zokiii]

First of all add quality and unique content.
Then you can search for topic related sites and check what is missing on them.
Try to contact owners and offer them to link to your site and tell that it will be beneficial to their users because you offer great content.

Also you can submit your site to some quality dirs like aviva, alive or v7n directory.

You can then offer some sites to write down some good articles for them in return for link.

Research what is missing in your topic area and try to offer unique things that will get attention of your target audience.

[rwoman]

I think article marketing can be a great way to build links (top level and deep) for your site as well as to drive traffic.

[BingoBalls]

Originally Posted by JJ1X

I have tried contacting sites that are relevant to my topic asking them to switch links

Forget about that. Your time can be spent on more valuable things.

Submit to a couple of quality directories as suggested.

[tdgac]

Definitely article writing but then you need to take the time to submit to quality article directories. This gets you the higher ranking pr backlink(s) you need. Also agreed, finding directories that match what you have to offer - again giving you the right sort of backlink. Posting to blogs - making intelligent comments relevant to what's being said. Posting in forums

Harping back to article writing again because it really is effective if you take the time to do it right. Keyword-written articles at the right density and imparting great information all balanced so search engines like what they "see" as well as the real people who really count. Do it right and you build your own "name branding" all at the same time. It's an art though, and you shouldn't take short cuts. Remember it's out there "forever."

There are tons of ways, but these are good ways to start.

[UBF]

I agree. The easiest ways to start getting backlinks are through article submission and directory listings (and the the occational forum signatures).

However one even more important thing to keep in mind is to be consistant. If you get 1000 links the first week and then 0 links the following 4 weeks then the search engines will know something is wrong.

The best thing you can do is to be realistic about your time (or money if you outsource it) and then do a little every day or every week. Keep that up for 6 months or more an you will start to see some great results if you have picked you keyword phrases right

[BingoBalls]

Originally Posted by UBF

I agree. The easiest ways to start getting backlinks are through article submission

Here's my take on article submission. It can take time to write up and article, submit it to the article shops and then have people use them on their sites - and not everyone will link back to the source, your site.

I find its better just to use the articles on my own sites and hunt down back links from forums and directories. This has always worked for me anyway.

[tdgac]

Very true bingoballs and I'd like to add though that while time-consuming, if you find the means to get your article onto the websites of say two dozen high-pr ezine directories - for the right keywords related to what you're doing without the thing sounding like an ad (which would be refused anyway) - it is very possible to generate 30-40,000 backlinks (and for lesser sought-after material at least 100s) within days on Google. We've done it ourselves (along with links on the other major search engines). Sure as the dust settles you end up with a couple of hundred, but the thing is (as stated above) to not let up on the process. You must commit to this form of marketing just like any other. Doing something once ain't gonna cut it

Also ghostwriters can do this for you (the writing portion). Guru.com is a good place though they have a minimum charge of $25. However, for that amount, you can find someone competent to write say 2-3 300-500 word articles for you. You supply the details, after you've done your homework on the right keyword phrases and they do the rest.

Again the hard part comes when it's time to submit. There are desktop software programs out there though that you can purchase which set up legimate accounts in specified directories. So the first time through can be painstakingly slow - but after that first round the software holds the information for you. You must monitor your submissions, but it beats the heck out of the alternative... do it "new" each time or not doing it all all.

Just my two cents.

[ArdRigh]

Very true bingoballs and I'd like to add though that while time-consuming, if you find the means to get your article onto the websites of say two dozen high-pr ezine directories - for the right keywords related to what you're doing without the thing sounding like an ad (which would be refused anyway) - it is very possible to generate 30-40,000 backlinks (and for lesser sought-after material at least 100s) within days on Google. We've done it ourselves (along with links on the other major search engines). Sure as the dust settles you end up with a couple of hundred, but the thing is (as stated above) to not let up on the process. You must commit to this form of marketing just like any other. Doing something once ain't gonna cut it

Also ghostwriters can do this for you (the writing portion). Guru.com is a good place though they have a minimum charge of $25. However, for that amount, you can find someone competent to write say 2-3 300-500 word articles for you. You supply the details, after you've done your homework on the right keyword phrases and they do the rest.

Again the hard part comes when it's time to submit. There are desktop software programs out there though that you can purchase which set up legimate accounts in specified directories. So the first time through can be painstakingly slow - but after that first round the software holds the information for you. You must monitor your submissions, but it beats the heck out of the alternative... do it "new" each time or not doing it all all.

Just my two cents.

I totally agree with this one. Article writing may seem so time-consuming but the results are very rewarding if done in the right way. I am also suggesting this type of marketing campaign to other people asking about link building campaign. Directories also help a lot, just choose the right one and do it in the right category...

[GreekCrusader]

sorry guys, pls do not find me an idiot. For those suggested directories like alive, v7n, how do u submit to the directories? Is it something like dmoz? Thanks

[Cornbread]

Don't waste your money with Aviva and Alive, or any other directory that wants more money year after year, they want annual renewal fees so are not cost effective in the long term. First get a Premier membership at Searchmonster.org, there you can write articles and press releases and link everything to your web site. Then get a link at V7n. After that start a free blog and start blogging, write about your area of expertise, slowly after your blog gets popular start linking to good articles back in your web site. After every blog entry use Ping goat to get your blog out there in the blogosphere. keep writing good content and then go to some active forums and get your name out there in your area of expertise.

[John Scott]

Originally Posted by rwoman

I think article marketing can be a great way to build links (top level and deep) for your site as well as to drive traffic.

Screw article submission.

http://www.v7n.com/forums/seo-forum/...tal-index.html

http://blog.v7n.com/2006/03/07/21-link-building-ideas/

[coolguy27]

Originally Posted by JJ1X

My new site is ready.
Now - to the inbound links task...

But how do I get started ? What is the first step ?
I have tried contacting sites that are relevant to my topic asking them to switch links
But not one responded my request.

What is the best way to start... ?

Before building your IBL.. You must optimize your site properly do Onpage Optimization...

The best way to start building Inbound Links is by submitting to free directories...

After that you can exchange links with related sites, do forum postings....

[JamieJelly]

Originally Posted by John Scott

Screw article submission.

http://www.v7n.com/forums/seo-forum/...tal-index.html

http://blog.v7n.com/2006/03/07/21-link-building-ideas/

Article submission has worked well for me for some mid-competitive keywords.

I saved all the good content for my site, rewrote shorter versions of the articles, then submitted to E-Zine Articles, Go Articles and another I can't recall right now and alongside my other link building activity, I started to rank fairly quickly.

As a starting point though, I would submit to a couple (well, 2 or 3) great directories, Y!, JoeAnt and BOTW plus submission to a couple of niche directories.

[tdgac]

Originally Posted by John Scott

Screw article submission.

http://www.v7n.com/forums/seo-forum/...tal-index.html

http://blog.v7n.com/2006/03/07/21-link-building-ideas/

I'm going out on a limb here, because I don't know John at all, but I'm assuming he knows a good potential thread when he sees one and likes to rile things up a bit

I say this because no one in their right mind would not think articles are not a good way to get quality backlinks. Done correctly, and it doesn't take long. We do it all the time.

And, because a bit of kissing up to avoid a potential freud might come in handy lol and because I do believe what I'm about to type, posting in this forum has done incredible things to our backlinks in a short amount of time.

Like article writing though, you must do it on a consistent basis (whatever "it" is) to see any appreciable difference.

My two cents.

[NothingButNet]

Tdgac, I think you really don't know who John Scott is. Let me tell you: one of the most respected online marketing guys. A friend of Aaron Wall. The owner (?) of v7n. So if he tells you to screw article submissions, he knows what he is talking about.

This technique worked. In the past. It doesn't work anymore because of the duplicate content penalties issues. Take it or leave it.

[tdgac]

Hi Nothing... thanks for the input, but I think I'll let John speak for himself should he feel so inclined

[john587]

I think that building oneway links is the best place to start. This can be done via articles, forum sigs, web directories, etc.

[webcosmo]

submit to free directories.

[WagerX]

Heres a few free directories you can post to:
Good luck!

Too many to place here.
Please follow this link for the list of free directory submit list

I hope this helped.