{"id":4319,"date":"2021-06-16T12:24:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T12:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dandymarketing.co.uk\/?p=4319"},"modified":"2021-06-16T12:24:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T12:24:18","slug":"build-backlinks-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dandymarketing.co.uk\/newdev\/blog\/seo\/build-backlinks-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips for Building Free Backlinks to Your Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Link building is can be one of the hardest things to do effectively and efficiently in the world of SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for the best way to build backlinks to your website? And you\u2019re on a budget?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem overwhelming or even impossible &#8211; because every strategy you\u2019ve tried so far either requires a lot of money or doesn\u2019t bring any results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We get it. You\u2019re not the only one struggling with finding the right way to build backlinks. We were you until we discovered how to build backlinks for free, and how to do it efficiently!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we want to share what we\u2019ve discovered with you. Check out these eight <a href=\"https:\/\/databox.com\/how-to-get-free-backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips for building free backlinks to your website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Offer a Free Exchange<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply reach out to other websites within your industry and offer them a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankingraccoon.com\/blog\/post\/backlink-exchange\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rankingraccoon.com\/blog\/post\/backlink-exchange\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free backlink exchange<\/a>. It\u2019s beneficial for both of you, and you may even save their time by pointing out exactly where your content might come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important thing to note on this one, do not do this at scale. If every link you build is link this, it will likely cause a manual action as Google will clearly see the pattern in your backlink profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Identify Duplicate Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you do if you discover someone has plagiarized your content? You may file a request to take it down immediately, but what if it\u2019s a high-authority website? You can offer them to add a backlink to your website instead of dealing with a DMCA complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Use Unlinked Brand Mentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a simple brand monitoring tool can help you discover all the instances when your brand was mentioned without a backlink (<a href=\"https:\/\/thelinksguy.com\/unlinked-mentions\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thelinksguy.com\/unlinked-mentions\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unlinked mentions<\/a>). Reach out to those websites and ask them to add a link. Many marketers confirm that the response rate for this type of cold outreach is quite high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a well established brand and people talk about you naturally on the website this can be a very effective ways to build backlinks. However if you&#8217;re a small businesses this probably wont be the best strategy to follow as your options will be very limited, or zero!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; Be a Guest in a Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcasts are booming, and many hosts are continually looking for guests so they can exchange opinions on a trending topic or an issue in their industry. If you manage to get invited as a guest in a podcast, it can get you a lot of free backlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the confidence, or someone in your team has, a podcast can be a great way to build your brand awareness and authority. Every niche in the world will have a podcast somewhere, and a quick Google will give you plenty of options to pitch to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 &#8211; Publish Trending Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating shareable content often results in getting plenty of free backlinks. If you\u2019re up-to-date about the latest events and trends, you can easily create content such as guides, tips, and how-tos that people will want to share because it\u2019s useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 &#8211; Participate in Online Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quora, Reddit, and other similar websites and forums are great places to build free backlinks. Identify topics where you can contribute, post valuable answers and, for example, add a link to a blog post where you\u2019re covering the topic in-depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 &#8211; Offer Services for a Backlink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a few target websites that you\u2019d like to get a backlink from and think about what services you could offer to them. After you perform the service, you can ask the website owner to publish a write-up and add a link to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 &#8211; Create a Tool, Widget, or Useful Resource<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a simple, but attractive tool or widget can go a long way when it comes to getting backlinks. If you know your target audience well, you may be able to think of something they\u2019d love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more in depth look at how to do this check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/linkable-assets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ahrefs blog on linkable assets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple but Efficient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully with the 8 examples above link building will look a bit easier now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is pick the right strategy that works for your brand and get started. Your strategy may depend on how new your brand is, what your niche is, and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your research and experiment, and soon you\u2019ll discover suitable tactics that\u2019ll bring you backlinks in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Link building is a key part of SEO, and is including in our <a href=\"https:\/\/dandymarketing.co.uk\/newdev\/search-engine-optimization\/seo-packages\/\">SEO packages<\/a> for a reason. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Link building is can be one of the hardest things to do effectively and efficiently in the world of SEO. Are you looking for the best way to build backlinks to your website? And you\u2019re on a budget? 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