Top 20 Link-Based Ranking Factors – Part 3 of 3
This is the final page of our top 20 ranking factors that are based on links. On the previous page, we discussed getting links from a diversity of sources, varying your link types, getting a perfect speed of links to your site, using...
Top 20 Link-Based Ranking Factors – Part 2 of 3
On the previous page, we discussed various ranking factors that are organized around links. We covered the concepts of PageRank, TrustFlow, link rot, exact match anchors, branded anchors and anchor text diversity. We continue this...
Top 20 Link-Based Ranking Factors – Part 1 of 3
Google often refers to its “over 200 different types” of metrics it measures when deciding site placement in the SERPs. This article is about the top 20 ranking factors when it comes to getting links to your site. They...
Efficient Backlink Outsourcing – Part 2 of 2
On the previous page, I discussed why it is important to make certain you’re only submitting articles to the best guest blog posting sites you can find, ones that aren’t completely obvious, and trying to keep it relevant....
Efficient Backlink Outsourcing – Part 1 of 2
I often get asked what kind of links I recommend. That’s not always an easy thing to list, as it involves proper research of your competitors to see what types of links they’re getting. It depends on the competitiveness...
Avoid Looking Like a Spammer – How Google Detects User Generated Content Spam
When it comes to ranking, we all know that links are the lion’s share of what is required to climb the SERPs. There are some types of link generating activities, such as those created by automated software, that have stopped...
Outrank Competitors With Their Own Backlinks
Your goal is to be number one in Google’s SERPs. One of the first things you should do, when tackling a new niche, is to figure out how your competition achieved their rankings. You can see exactly what your competitor did...
How to Linkbait Your Blog to Success
We’ve heard the concept of link bait. This is where you produce a piece of viral content that gets wildly shared, and results in many links to your content. In theory that sounds great, one wonders where to even begin. When you...
Indisputable Proof That Nofollow Links Help You Rank Better
Many webmasters consider it a waste of time to try getting nofollow links. Nofollow links pass something, perhaps not pagerank but they do convey the power to rank your website. There are certainly many doubters, so let me jump straight...
Guest Blog Posting – Whitehat Bread and Butter Links
Perhaps you’re accustomed to using software to auto-generate backlinks, or typically purchase link packages from blackhat forums or fiverr. You’ve probably noticed that, in recent years, you’re not getting as big...