Get�ting Links for Writ�ing Content
1. Write con�tent that is use�ful?�?Writ�ing resource�ful con�tent will always attract links, hands down. If you write an arti�cle that is over�flow�ing with use�ful and resource�ful infor�ma�tion?�?peo�ple will link to it.2. Don�t for�get track�backs?�?This handy fea�ture for Word�Press can be great way of return�ing the com�pli�ment for a ded�i�cated link.
3. Remind your read�ers to link to you?�?After each posts, just throw in a quick reminder that your arti�cle can be socially book�marked or linked to.
4. Make a Top �X� List?�?Alex�s post on �100 Lists To Become A Bet�ter Blog�ger� is the most suc�cess�ful post on Blo�gus�sion, to-date. This just goes to prove how much peo�ple love �lists posts� such as your �Top X [Something]�
5. Debunk a Myth?�?There�s only one thing bet�ter than com�ing up with an idea, is to prove some�one else one wrong. Peo�ple love oppo�si�tion and to see a debate bub�ble up, so don�t be afraid to chal�lenge other people�s opinions.
6. Write with a touch of con�spir�acy?�?Just rein�forc�ing tip #5. If you can cre�ate that atmos�phere of retal�i�a�tion, it will always raise a few eyebrows.
7. Spread the Love?�?Ded�i�cate a post or two per week to link to other blogger�s posts that you found use�ful. More often than not, they will tell their read�ers �Mr.X linked to my post, how cool!�
8. Trade arti�cles with web�mas�ters?�?Sim�i�lar to guest post�ing, just swap arti�cles with a fel�low webmaster.
9. Release a Press Release?�?This guide shows you how to write + sub�mit a good Press Release.
Freebies/Giveaways for Link-Baiting
10. Hold a con�test with an incen�tive. Con�tests are great for link-baiting because when peo�ple talk about it, there will always be �Check it out here� tagged along with it.11. Release a free design. If you can make/buy a cus�tom WP-Theme then release it for free to your guests, you can really kick off on a viral mar�ket. Just don�t for�get the �Designed by [YOUR LINK]�
12. Release a free plu�gin. This serves a sim�i�lar pur�pose as a design, but not so much with a direct back-link. Instead, if your plu�gin is use�ful, the incom�ing links will just grow exponentially.
13. When run�ning a con�test, reward your ref�er�ees that bring the most refer�rals. This will encour�age them to blog about your contest.
Con�nect�ing With Communities
14. Become active and post on rel�e�vant forums15. Become active and com�ment on rel�e�vant blogs.
16. Try not to for�get your sig�na�ture on forums, oth�er�wise the whole thing is an epic fail.
17. When com�ment�ing on blogs, try to use post URLs instead of just your Blog URL?�?This can help reg�u�late your links evenly amongst your blog, and not just solely to your front page.
18. DON�T spam com�mu�ni�ties with your links to your site, offer a rea�son for them to visit and con�tribute with a purpose.
19. Sub�mit your blog to direc�to�ries?�?These are still help�ful when it comes to get�ting indexed, espe�cially these direc�to�ries listed here.
20. Search up DoFol�low Blogs/Forums?�?These will carry the most sig�nif�i�cant back-links.
21. Browse Craigslists and they can pro�vide you with a free or cheap link.
22. Build on your Tech�no�rati Profile
23. Become a Spon�sor?�?Whether it be a theme, whole web�site or a small project; the spon�sors always get mentioned.
24. Run for Char�ity, and request oth�ers to help spread the word.
25. DON�T spam. This tip can�not be rein�forced enough. A deleted com�ment will server no purpose.
Direc�to�ries, Social Book�mark�ing + Dis�cus�sion Groups.
26. Write con�tent for Arti�cle direc�to�ries?�?Pub�lish con�tent for direc�to�ries such as eZin�eArti�cles, GoAr�ti�cles or iSnare. In the �About Author�s� area, you can leave a link to your website.27. Build a Squidoo Page? �?It�s easy and if you have the time to develop it, it can be very author�i�ta�tive. If you don�t there�s heaps of ser�vices out there to help you out.
28. Join Dis�cus�sions over at Yahoo! Answers?�?Pro�vid�ing use�ful answers, along with a link is an easy way to earn a back-link.
29. There�s also Google Groups?�?It�s almost the same as Yahoo! Answers, but owned by Google.
30. Sub�mit your voice on Digg?�?First build a solid pro�file, where you have a net�work of loyal dig�gers. If you can hit the Digg front page, you are likely to get linked to by a lot of web-masters.
31. Build on your Twit�ter pro�file then link to your site using your �Bio Area.�
32. Tweet about your posts using Twit�ter, then request retweets from your followers.
33. Offer a �Tweet This Post� link on every post your write, this will make Tweet�ers eas�ier to tweet about your article.
Direct Link Build�ing
34. Con�tact your fel�low blog�gers with a per�son�al�ized email?�?ask�ing for an rec�i�p�ro�cal link exchange. How�ever, keep this to a min�i�mal and be very selec�tive in who you choose to trade with.35. Post around on forums ask�ing for rec�i�p�ro�cal link exchanges, but yet again be warned on your selection.
36. If you are a part of orga�ni�za�tions, clubs or schools?�?Ask them if they can link to you, because these types of web�sites are more often than not; authoritative.
37. DON�T ask Dar�ren Rowse, Shoe�Money, Matt Cutts or Yahoo, MSN and Google for back-links. It�s just a waste of time, espe�cially the last three �contacts�
Paid Link Building
38. Buy a Review?�?Most sites that offer reviews will nat�u�rally link to the reviewed product/site.39. Many web�mas�ters buy links on pop�u�lar blogs for author�ity, even though it�s against the Google TOS (Use at your own risk)
40. Rent links from oth�ers web�site?�?Text-Link-Ads is most likely your best option.
Using Blo�gus�sion for Link Building
41 Leave a com�ment?�?All our com�ments are do-follow, so the link you chose as your URL will get link-love automatically.42. Top Com�men�ta�tors ?�?As you can see on the side�bar, we use this awe�some plu�gin. Every month, our most con�tribut�ing mem�bers will be rewarded with a link.
43. We use Com�mentLuv?�?Every com�ment you post, will carry a link to your lat�est blog posts.
44. Link to our posts?�?We uti�lize the uses of �track�backs.� Hence any links to our posts, will auto�mat�i�cally be rewarded with a back-link to them! So, Why not share this post with your read�ers and followers?
45. Buy a Paid Review?�?We link to our reviewed sites/products.
