Search engine optimization consists of both on page and off page activities. Each category has its own relevance and neither can make a SEO campaign succeed on its own. Off page optimization is mainly about building backlinks. Backlinks are links on other websites pointing to your website. These backlinks are highly valued by Google and other search engines and hence can greatly affect the page rank and SERPs of a website.
But not all backlinks are created equal. Backlinks with do follow are the ones that matter. Backlinks should also have proper anchor text with appropriate keywords. It also helps a great deal if the backlinks are on the website with high reputation, high PR and relevant themes.
To get backlinks here are few valuable tips:
Analyze competition:
The first step in acquiring backlinks is to analyze what the competition is doing and its backlink sources. Use Yahoo! Search Explorer tool to determine the backlinks for each of the top competing websites. List all websites which have backlink to your rival websites. Separate do follow links from the master list. Arrange them in the descending order of their PR. Once you have this list of sites which can provide you backlink, you have a list of source which you need to tap to get inbound links for your site also.
Submit website to Directories:
Though, it is not that popular as it used to be, it is still very essential. Submit your website URL to both general and niche directories. Link from niche directories are much more valuable. Do not submit to hundreds of directories in one day but go about this step in a consistent and slow manner to avoid Google’s suspicion.
Submit Articles to Article Directories:
One of the most effective techniques to not only build backlinks but to also increase SERPs. Article submission also builds your website’s reputation.
Blog Posts:
Blog posts with backlinks to your website in same/relevant themed blogs not only bring traffic but also results in good position in Google search for your keywords.
Create Link Bait:
Link bait involves creating compelling & relevant content on the website which makes others link to it. For this not only good content has to be posted but you also need to update content frequently. This will make other bloggers/websites link back to your website.
