{"id":8424,"date":"2019-11-28T15:55:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T15:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gosquared.com\/blog\/?p=8424"},"modified":"2024-02-12T17:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:06:57","slug":"backlinking-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gosquared.com\/blog\/backlinking-seo","title":{"rendered":"Backlinking for SEO: how to increase site authority and traffic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Backlinking_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you research backlinking for SEO, you\u2019re presented with a whole lot of fluff and generic tips that don\u2019t actually teach you how to get backlinks correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019re covering everything you need to know about improving your website\u2019s authority and traffic by implementing an effective backlinking strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to see real examples and learn what real startups are doing today to gain quality backlinks for their sites? Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-backlinking-for-seo\">What is backlinking for SEO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_What_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re confused about what a backlink is all together, here\u2019s a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.wealthyaffiliate.com\/training\/internal-links-vs-external-links-vs-backlinks\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simple definition<\/a>: \u201ca backlink is any link that takes readers to your website from outside of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, it\u2019s a link on another site that leads to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know what a backlink is, then we can understand that&nbsp;<strong>a backlink for SEO is merely a backlink gained for SEO purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, a link within your website that takes readers to a different page or post on your website is called an internal link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-should-include-backlinking-in-your-seo-strategy\">Why you should include backlinking in your SEO strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Strategy_Targets_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why backlinking should be a part of your SEO strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gain website traffic directly from people clicking on the external backlink<\/li><li>Improve domain authority, which increases the chances of ranking any new and existing content (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check your score and your competitors\u2019 scores here<\/a>)<\/li><li>Increase the chances of ranking for specific posts and pages that target a keyphrase (when you gain backlinks for these posts and pages)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Beat out competing content that relies primarily&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/learn\/seo\/on-site\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on on-site SEO&nbsp;<\/a>(keyphrase optimisation) but doesn\u2019t actively do<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/learn\/seo\/off-site-seo\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;off-site SEO<\/a>&nbsp;(which includes backlinking among other tactics)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In specific industries and niches, it can be relatively easy to rank content without actively driving backlinks to your home page and priority pages and posts. Still, in others, you do need that leg up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website searchers tend to think favorably about websites that rank organically, so in addition to gaining more traffic, you can also improve your brand\u2019s perception as an authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ways-that-you-can-get-backlinks-to-improve-your-domain-s-authority\">Ways that you can get backlinks to improve your domain\u2019s authority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Improve_Thumbs_Up_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Backlinking for SEO is essential. So how do you do it? Here are all of the practical, safe ways to get quality backlinks for the homepage of your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Later, we\u2019ll provide tips for getting backlinks to specific pages and posts, but for now, we\u2019ll look at how you can drive more backlinks to your homepage.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal here isn\u2019t to increase the ranking of any one page, but to increase your website\u2019s domain authority score, which can improve your chances of ranking for any SEO-optimised content you might publish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-guest-posting\">Guest posting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Guest_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A guest post is one that is written on another website or blog. You can write guest posts for relevant service companies, product companies, and SaaS companies in addition to popular industry blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.sellerschoice.digital\/3-amazon-reimbursement-claim-templates\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">example guest post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_guest_post.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Most guest post opportunities allow you just to include one link to your website. Typically, you would put this in an \u201cAbout the author\u201d paragraph at the end of the post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a spreadsheet of all the potential blogs you can write for. Include bloggers and companies that have blogs. The companies you reach out to should serve a similar audience as you, but should not be a direct competitor offering the same product or service as you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the contact information for the website owner, blogger, or content marketing manager either on the website\u2019s contact page or by using an email finding tool like&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearbit<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of how to reach out to write a guest post:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_guest_post_swap.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Some websites also let you submit a guest post on a webpage called \u201cWrite for us\u201d or \u201cContribute\u201d or something similar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-podcast-interviews\">Podcast interviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Podcast_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting interviewed on podcasts is a great way to drive backlinks to your website. Pretty much every podcast host allows their guests to introduce their business and then includes a link to their business URL in the show notes or resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advice-roundups\">Advice roundups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Advice_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to gain backlinks for your homepage is to be featured in a roundup of experts, usually anywhere from 5 to 100+ people will give their response to one question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find these opportunities by signing up for\u00a0Help a Reporter Out (HARO). If you join Slack communities and Facebook groups in your industry, you might also see content marketers and bloggers looking for expert input on a post.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_advice_roundup_example.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>When you see an opportunity to add your voice (and get a backlink), do it! The responses are usually in the 75 &#8211; 150-word range, and won\u2019t take you long to write.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-backlinking-outreach-to-listicle-writers\">Backlinking outreach to listicle writers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Listicle_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a backlink to your homepage, you can also reach out to people who have written listicles that you want your company to be featured on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>X office management software<\/li><li>X online stores for holiday decorations<\/li><li>X best accounting firms in California<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see a listicle you want to be featured on, just send the blogger or content manager something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_backlinkins_outreach_example.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>This email is particularly useful because it offers a number of benefits if the person agrees to add the company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free software&nbsp;<\/li><li>Guest post opportunity&nbsp;<\/li><li>Backlink in upcoming content&nbsp;<\/li><li>Free social media promotion&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-press-features\">Press features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Press_Features_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Contributors for high authority sites like Forbes and Entrepreneur frequently include quotes from subject matter experts, and they give a backlink to the person\u2019s website in the article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find these opportunities using HARO, and by reaching out to writers for sites, you want to be featured on. Let them know what sort of topics you can provide quotes for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-backlinks-for-specific-pages-or-posts\">How to get backlinks for specific pages or posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Pages_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting backlinks to the homepage of your site increases your website\u2019s domain authority and brings in traffic and brand awareness. However, that\u2019s not the only way to execute a backlinking strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies also work on getting backlinks to priority content like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Features pages<\/li><li>Product pages<\/li><li>Evergreen blog post content<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When getting backlinks for a specific post or page, make sure it is optimized for a target keyphrase. That way, any backlinks you acquire make it more likely that you will rank for that keyphrase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prioritise-the-page-in-guest-post-backlinks\">Prioritise the page in guest post backlinks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing a guest post, many content managers and bloggers will only allow you to include one link to your website. If that\u2019s the case, then simply opt to include a link to that high-priority page or post instead of your main site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your author bio, you can write something short about the content, and then link to it in that sentence, as opposed to adding the backlink to your company name, which would confuse readers expecting to click through to your main site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the site allows, however, you can include a link to the page or post in the article, and then also link to your homepage in your author bio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mention-resources-in-podcast-interviews\">Mention resources in podcast interviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While every podcast host is different, most will link to whatever resources you talk about during the show. So, if you have an evergreen blog post, you can call it a guide or tutorial, and talk about it at the end of the show or wherever it can fit naturally in the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then provide the podcast host with the link to include in the show notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-backlinking-outreach-to-writers-of-relevant-content\">Backlinking outreach to writers of relevant content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also do backlinking outreach to get backlinks for specific pieces of content. Check out these examples:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_outreach_example_2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_outreach_example_2.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>To increase your chances of success, make sure to only reach out to writers of relevant content. You could also search for broken links on websites you want to target and suggest your article as something they should link to instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seo-backlinking-tools\">SEO backlinking tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Tools_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything we\u2019ve detailed above sounds like a ton of work, you\u2019re not wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backlinking for SEO is a lot of work. Fortunately, there are software tools that were built specifically to help you out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these options and mix and match them depending on what tactics you plan on executing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahrefs<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Track backlinks, research keyphrases, track page ranking and more<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BuzzSumo<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Find influencers and manage link building outreach<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzstream.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BuzzStream<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Find influencers and manage link building outreach<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justreachout.io\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JustReachOut<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Find journalists and manage pitches<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ninjaoutreach.com\/link-building-software\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NinjaOutreach<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Find multiple link building opportunities and manage outreach<\/li><li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smallseotools.com\/websites-broken-link-checker\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmallSEOTools<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Check for broken links on any site<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seo-backlinking-services\">SEO backlinking services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Cogs_Services_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of options for executing your backlinking strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-house marketing and PR employees can go it alone, or share the work with freelancers or agencies. If you decide to outsource the work to virtual assistants or freelancers, you should first do it in-house so that you can develop an internal process and be ready to train them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of black hat practices like paying for low-quality links and getting links from PBNs and fake sites that only exist to give out backlinks. That\u2019s why you should delegate this wisely and only work with a freelancer or virtual assistant you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-vet-a-service-provider-that-offers-backlinks\">How to vet a service provider that offers backlinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Vet_Magnifying_Glass_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there are so many companies and freelancers that provide blackhat backlinking, you should work with service providers who have been recommended by someone you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with a sound recommendation, you should still try to vet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ask what sorts of companies they\u2019ve worked with (hopefully, they\u2019ve worked with companies similar to yours)<\/li><li>Ask how they acquire backlinks (they should say guest posting, backlink outreach, or both)<\/li><li>Ask what level of domain authority they get backlinks from (they should get most of your backlinks from sites with a domain score of 40 and above)<\/li><li>Ask how they incentivise backlinking outreach (they should suggest ways that you can make bloggers and content marketers more likely to backlink to your site, and you should be comfortable with those suggestions)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-on-backlinking-for-seo\">Tips on backlinking for SEO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Tips_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips can help make your backlinking strategy much more successful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offer-something-in-return\">Offer something in return<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While paying for backlinks is technically a \u201cno-no,\u201d you might feel comfortable with it when you\u2019re paying a trustworthy blogger with high domain authority. You\u2019d be better off doing that than spending the same amount for a higher quantity of backlinks, which will probably come from low-quality sites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides payment, you can also offer the following in your backlink outreach email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free product<\/li><li>Free software subscription (for SaaS companies)<\/li><li>Promote the bloggers\u2019 content on your social media<\/li><li>Feature the bloggers\u2019 content in your email newsletter<\/li><li>Link to their site or an article in an upcoming post<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-quality-anchor-text\">Focus on quality anchor text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t always have control over the anchor text (the text used for the backlink), but when you are in control, make sure that the anchor text closely matches the target keyphrase of the page you are acquiring backlinks for.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_anchor_link_example.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The anchor text is another signal to Google that the page or post is an authority on the keyphrase you\u2019re trying to rank for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aim-for-sites-with-good-domain-authority\">Aim for sites with good domain authority<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When doing outreach for guest post opportunities or backlinks in already-published blogs, you should only reach out to websites with at least a domain authority score of 20, preferably 40 or higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating your outreach list include the site\u2019s domain authority. Be willing to offer even better incentives (multiple email newsletter features, premium free software, etc.) for domains with high authority, if the site owner wants to negotiate with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.gosquared.com\/images\/liquidicity\/19_11_04_Backlinking_for_SEO\/19_11_04_Takeaways_01@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, setting up your backlinking strategy will feel a little daunting. 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