September 2, 2007 10:10 pm Link Building Articles
This page contains nothing but links to interesting why-to, what-to and how-to-Link Building articles, divided into three categories; Must reads, Link Building and Link Baiting. It will be updated continuously. If you think that I missed an article, that would fit in on this page perfectly, please drop me an email. Even if that article happens to be one of your own 
Must reads
131 Link Building Strategies (Chris Sherman, SEW)
Although this article is like a thousand years old (it’s from 2002), it still contains a bucket load of valuable information. I shouldn’t use strategies like ”Host your own Web Ring’ anymore, but you can always check out Aaron Wall’s 2006 version.
The Professional’s Guide to Link Building (SEOmoz)
This 40 page document discusses around 50 link building strategies, but unfortunately it isn’t free. However, especially when you’re new to link building, it’s really worth the $29 (or even the $399/year).
The ultimate guide to Link Baiting & SMM (Andy Hagans)
Great info, tips and links about Link Baiting from the master himself. If you don’t know what Link Baiting is, or how you can use SMM to get more links/ traffic, go read this article. Afterwards, you’ll probably add Link Baiting to your corporate strategy.
Want absolutes? Linking ain’t that easy! (Eric Ward)
Got clients that want a guaranteed number of links? Does your boss want you to buy links purely based on PageRank? Print out this article and hand it over. Excellent read.
Link Building
9 tips for getting started with Link Building (Eric Enge, SEW)
While this article doesn’t offer a lot of insights that aren’t being mentioned in other articles, it does contain at least 1 valuable tip. Check out this article, especially #9.
66 ways to build links in 2007 (Brandon Hopkins)
This article contains 66 link building strategies and also about 150 links to other interesting articles. A great way to fill every rainy afternoon. Most of the link building strategies Brandon mentioned in his article will work in 2008 as well. And probably also in 2009 and 2010.
12 types of links and how to get them (Stuntdubl)
Discusses twelve different types of links and also shows how you can obtain those types of links or mix them up in your Link Building strategy.
RAT Link Value Checklist (Peter van der Graaf)
Every valuable link offers Relevant Authority Transfer or RAT. Peter discusses which factors are important and how much effort you should make to get a certain link.
Tips for finding the best pages to get links from (Jim Boykin)
Ok, so you’ve found a great website that wants to link to you. How do you find out what page would be the best (and most valuable) fit for your websites? Jim Boykin tells you.
4 Not so ordinary Link Building techniques (Wiep)
When you purely focus on getting links, some uncommon tactics may be left out. This article discusses how even getting a dog can get you some links.
Quality Link Building (Alan Rabinowitz, SEJ)
Great article about how to obtain links through Social Media and how to attract links from .edu and .gov domains.
The Backlink Theory (Michael Martinez)
This article explains why you need backlinks in search engine optimization and how these links can result in better rankings. Not a very ordinary link building article, but from a great point of view.
Link Baiting
2007 Guide to Linkbaiting (Nick Wilson, SEL)
Written by someone who was already discussing Link Baiting back in 2005, this excellent piece covers Widgetbait and other Link Baiting techniques for 2007.
20 Link Baiting techniques (Darren Rowse, ProBlogger)
Have you used almost every bit of your creativity and you can’t come up with new ideas anymore? Check out Darren Rowse’s article, which will give you 20 new Link Baiting hooks.
Brainstorming for Link Bait (SEOmoz)
A good idea is your key to success, so you’d better be brainstorming properly. This 4 step approach should be able to make you more effective in thinking of more and better Link Baiting ideas.
The Enormous Link Baiting Articles List (Cornwall SEO)
While only about 2% of this article isn’t in between a <a> and a </a> tag, it is really valuable for those who are looking for Link Baiting information. Around 75 links to more Link Baiting stuff. Wow.
Link Baiting: Hooks revisited (Stuntdubl)
Todd Malicoat talks about which angles you can use to approach link acquisition for your website. A great read with some great tips.
Link Baiting: Which Hook Attracts the Right Fish? (Wiep.net)
I just had to include one of my own articles. This one explains why you have to set a goal for every link baiting campaign and how choosing the right hook can help you to achieve your goal.
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