Backlinks are incoming links to a website or blog. Backlinks are also known as incoming links, inbound links, inlinks, and inward links.
Backlinks are significant in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The number of backlinks is one indication of the popularity or importance of that website or blog.
In order for a website to be listed on the top of search engines like Google without the webmaster having to pay big money for advertising, the website has to have a large number of backlinks. If the website that is getting backlinks gets many High Quality and High Page Rank backlinks, the better the chance it has of being in a high position on the Search Engines.
How does a webmaster go about getting high quality backlinks to his or her website? There are many ways this can be done. Some people advocate writing and submitting articles. One popular place is GoArticles.com. Others post on forums or make comments on blogs.
A perfect example happened yesterday! After chatting with Asiz we decided to post comments on each other’s blogs. When I read his post, I was pleasantly surprised to see his backlink for me!
Another way to get backlinks is to submit your website to various Internet directories. One directory that has an excellent reputation is called DMOZ, or the “Open Directory” . The websites it contains have all been placed there by human editors; there is no “automation” to this directory.
Social Bookmarking is a very popular way that many people build backlinks for their website or blog. With the advent of what is known as Web 2.0, gaining backlinks is easier now than ever. There is now an “interactive” quality to our sites. Readers are invited to post comments on the stories or articles on the website or blog. When a comment is written, many times the blog owner responds to these comments; thus making this section of the website or blog a conversation.
So take advantage, please leave your comments below about Backlinks. Tell me how you’ve succeeded in getting more backlinks to your site.
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Good post, Linda. I was not aware of either website you linked to above and I’m checking them out right now. I also shared your post with my friends.
Thanks for the tips!
Mandee
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Thank you Mandee! It’s all about the learning!!
June 23rd, 2010 at 6:53 am
Hi Linda,
You know, I’m still trying to wrap my head around how to really understand backlinks ~ I know the basics about it, just haven’t figured out how best to utilize them and perhaps tweak them, if need be. I appreciate the link to the article writing site as this is something on my list to start doing. I appreciate you sharing this info Linda
Christine
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
Thank you for sharing! I’m embarrassed about how long it’s taken me to learn all of this! I think it comes with the age! My kids run circles around me when it deals with technology!
June 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 am
Hello Linda,
Thanks for the post and as always, I learn some great information from your content. Success certainly has a very basic equation: KNOWLEDGE + EXECUTION + a POSITIVE ATTITUDE = SUCCESS. Your posts always allow me to fulfill the first part of the equation.
Make it a fantastic day!
Lloyd Dobson
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June 23rd, 2010 at 8:25 am
Thank you Lloyd~ you’re very kind!
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
Thanks Linda, just aded my site to DMOZ
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June 23rd, 2010 at 11:57 am
Good Job!
May 29th, 2011 at 4:37 am
You are great! You explained it flawlessly. Now I understand the nature of my friend’s work and how it really works for her. Thanks for giving me the ideas here.
May 29th, 2011 at 10:57 am
Shawn,
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Linda
p.s. Why don’t you get a Gravatar, a picture connected to your comments? I’ll show you how here http://lindagraceonline.com/get-the-focus-on-you/ then leave another comment and let me see!
May 30th, 2011 at 7:36 am
@Linda
i don’t like gravatar. will that be a problem for commenting here?
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May 30th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Stewart,
No way, it won’t make a problem! I’m just into personal branding and I can’t deny it makes me suspicious when you don’t show me who you are! It’s all about the Know, Like, and Trust issue before purchases are made~
Linda
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:43 pm
You added two new sites to my list, girlfriend! I wasn’t aware of either GoArticles.com or DMOZ. Great info. You’re an awesome teacher!
June 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Dar~
Thank you for saying so!
~Linda
June 24th, 2010 at 7:21 am
You waste no words nor anyone’s time!
Thanks for clearing up my confusion in just a few seconds — probably the most value-packed of my entire working day! And icing on the muffin: two new sites. You know how to give, LIndaGrace!
June 24th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Thank you Linda, Glad this post benefited you!
June 25th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Backlinks is the name of the game when it comes to SEO, well aside from the keywords and such. Good Stuff!
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October 8th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Linda,
Good explanation, I wasn’t familiar with this term until I read your post. I consider myself a newbie who likes being transparent or naked. I really thought that was a clever title. Feel free to refer to me as Ziz, make it easier to spell my name.
Good tips!
Ziz
October 8th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Hey Ziz!
This is a time when you won’t be told to get your clothes on!
I’m glad this post helped with your education! As a newbie there’s lots to learn! I consider myself a high school student~ still SO MUCH TO LEARN!
Linda
April 22nd, 2011 at 6:17 am
Thanks for sharing this! I have heard about Open Directory before and I’m currently reading about backlinks. Thankfully I stumbled on this site. Now I know the basic idea and I’m applying it right now by commenting on this blog LOL
April 23rd, 2011 at 7:54 am
Megan,
And I’m so glad you commented on this post! Why don’t you get a Gravatar? I’ll show you how here http://lindagraceonline.com/get-the-focus-on-you/ then leave another comment and let me see!
Linda
November 15th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Vy ste urobil úžasnú prácu písomne všetky tieto informácie, a dúfam, že je možné pokračovať v dobrej práci pre budúce čitateľa.
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November 15th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Free,
Thank you for saying so!
Linda
November 22nd, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Google is pretty fickle when it comes to backlinking.
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