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Backlinks for SEO

While a well optimized website is critical for good SEO performance; it alone is not enough. Backlinking is a essential partner for success in the Search Engines.

Now, what is a backlink, you might ask. A backlink is created when your site is linked to from another site or a blog.

When your site has backlinks, search engines like Yahoo, Google or MSN recognize it as one having good quality content, the idea being that if someone has linked to that site, then it must be valuable. So, the more the backlinks, the more important your site. This helps it to top the ranks in search engine listings.

The anchor text in the link also plays a very important role in search engine listings. The visible text of a link that can be clicked is known as anchor text. Search engines try to determine what your site is about by checking out the anchor text. So it is a good idea to include the main keyword phrase wherever possible.

Let us look at some of the methods that can get backlinks for your site.

• You must offer your visitors quality content that is unique. Be innovative in your approach to writing articles. Your website content should be different and offer relevant information to the users. Anything controversial will increase the user’s curiosity level and they will link to your site for more.
• You can submit articles rich in content to some article directories. These will get published and appear on other sites with your link appearing in the Resource Box. You can even write regular columns for sites in your area of expertise.
• Other websites should be able to easily link to your site. Create a “Link to Us” page with html code that can be pasted directly to their site.
• Making an arrangement for trading of good quality content will earn both parties a backlink.
• Put up your site on free directories that cater to your area of expertise. Find some blogs where you can post comments and you may be able to earn some backlinks to your site.

Backlinks are critical to a website’s ranking in search results. Backlinks provide targeted traffic to your website that can translate into increased profits, especially for small businesses.