{"id":1801,"date":"2017-10-27T10:35:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T10:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2017-12-07T13:38:23","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T13:38:23","slug":"backlink-building-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tribelocal.com\/backlink-building-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Backlink Building \u2013 A Comprehensive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is common between a chiropractor and SEO? Both fix backlinks.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jokes apart, let us understand what backlinks are and how you go about building them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is a backlink?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Any person connected with SEO, blogs, and website content must have heard the term \u2018backlinks\u2019. In very simple terms, backlinks are incoming links to a webpage. At one point in time, backlinks were most important metric for ranking a webpage on the search engine. This is true to a great extent even today.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Backlinks-TribeLocal\"<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

How do you build a backlink?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

As with every other activity in the world, taking the first step is the most difficult one. Once you do so, the rest of the steps automatically fall into place. This is a kind of an invisible staircase. You can see the top of the mountain but not the staircase. The beauty of it all is that you will be able to see the second step after you take the first one and third after you take the second. This process goes on till you reach the top.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hence, taking the first step is all that matters. The question on your mind will be how you take the first step. This guide will help you do so. There was a time when you could actually pay and build directory links and social media bookmarks. Today, these methods are not much effective. You might just end up losing your money, time, and more importantly the enthusiasm. Let us see 4 simple but effective ways to build backlinks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Offer something of value<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The problem with any new business in the world is that no one knows you. You have to grab the attention of people. One way is to offer something valuable. Let us see how you can do so.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n

    Create an image gallery:<\/b><\/span> Pictures can say it better than words. Almost all bloggers know this fact. Hence, they would be happy to exchange a link to your website if you offer them a free picture. Hire a designer and create a free image gallery. Send this link to the hundreds of bloggers out there on the internet informing them they are free to use the image in return for a backlink to your website. This tactic works nicely if you have catchy images that can make a statement. Ensure that the images pertain to your niche.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Backlinks-ImageGalary\"<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Build a tool:<\/b><\/span> Spread your net wide to catch more fish. In addition to bloggers, you can create something for your entire community. Creating a tool is one way of connecting with a larger section of people. You have the shining example of the keyword research tool Keywordtool.io<\/a>. It can surprise you that this research tool has linked to over 4000 domains. Now, building a tool cannot be as easy as clicking pictures. It will take time, but it is worth the effort. You can also promote this tool in your forums and on social media.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Backlinks-KeywordTool\"<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Do your own research:<\/b><\/span> It does take time and effort to do your own research. Choose any topic in your niche and do an honest research on it. Share the results with the top bloggers in your niche and seek backlinks. They will be happy to provide.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Know your competition<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Every business has competition. Your business will have too. You should take advantage of this fact and understand who your competitors are. They must have earned their backlinks from somewhere. You could do the same as well. The question is how to do it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n