Link Building
Link Building is the practice of acquiring external links from other websites that point back to your site, helping establish authority and improve search engine rankings. These earned links act as votes of confidence that signal to search engines that your content provides value worth referencing. Successful link building requires strategic outreach, relationship building, and creating content that naturally attracts links from relevant sources.
Traditional link building methods include Broken Link Building where you help sites fix dead links while suggesting your content as replacement, and Resource Page Outreach that targets curated lists of helpful resources in your industry. The Skyscraper Technique involves creating superior content to what already ranks and reaching out to sites that linked to the original versions.
Modern link building focuses heavily on relationship-driven approaches like Digital PR that earns media coverage through newsworthy content, and HARO (Help a Reporter Out) that connects you with journalists seeking expert sources. Influencer Outreach builds connections with industry leaders, while Content-Based Link Building creates valuable resources that naturally attract links. For local businesses, Local Citations help establish geographic relevance and authority.