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Stop Waiting for Links: Earn Them by Building Them

Is there really a difference between link earning and link building? I remember back in 2013, when link building became a dirty word, even though links were still essential for SEO success. Then, magically and out of thin air, the phrase “link earning” appeared on everyone’s radar. We had to justify those essential links somehow,…

David Farkas Updated on 1/6/2026 6 comments
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5 Most Common Link Building Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Even with a strong outreach strategy and a solid linkable asset, many people still struggle to build backlinks. Why? Because they’re making a few avoidable link building mistakes that are silently hurting their results. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – white-hat link building is hard work. It’s also an art where…

David Farkas  6/18/2025 2 comments
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Clean Google Search: A Fast, Distraction-Free Search Tool

If you want to skip the explanation and just try out this new tool, click here to use Clean Google Search. It’s free, instant, and doesn’t require any installation. For everyone else, if you’ve used Google lately, you’ve probably noticed how noisy search results have become. Instead of just getting the links you’re looking for,…

David Farkas  6/12/2025 1 comments
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Mastering the Art of White Hat Link Building

If you’re new to SEO, you’ve probably heard that backlinks are important, but you might not know where to start or how to build them the right way. That’s where white hat link building comes in. Whether you’ve just joined a marketing team, are trying out a side hustle, trying to learn beyond your marketing…

David Farkas  6/10/2025 16 comments
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Link Building Best Practices for SEO Success

Link building isn’t just about authority and anchor text anymore. Sure, you still need relevant placements, natural anchors, a clean link profile, and strong content. Those are the basics. They’re the classic link building best practices that still matter, even as the algorithm evolves. But here’s the problem. Most people stop there. If you want…

David Farkas  6/4/2025 7 comments
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