What is a Backlink?
What is a Backlink?
A backlink is a link from another website to your website.
Why this matters?
Google uses backlinks to measure trust
More quality links improve rankings
Links bring referral traffic
Types of Backlinks
Local business listings
News and blog mentions
Partner and vendor links
Social profiles
How Backlinks Help SEO
Show Google your site is trusted
Increase your authority
Help your pages rank higher
How to Get Backlinks
- List your business in local directories
- Ask partners to link to your site
- Sponsor local events
- Get featured in local news
- Write guest posts on blogs
Quick Wins
- Create a Google Business Profile
- Add your site to Yelp and local directories
- Ask 3 partners for links
- Share your website on social profiles
- Join local business groups online