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,…
If you’re here, you already know relevant, quality links are a big part of search engine visibility. You want to build links, but you might be wondering where to start. You may have seen posts about huge, ambitious techniques that rack in tons of links. Those posts can be intimidating. You don’t have to aim…
I’ve been thinking about social media shares lately. I take Google at their word when they say social shares don’t influence search engine rankings. Although it may seem counterintuitive, it makes sense to me. A lot of sense. Links require review and approval. Links often require one-on-one interaction. And links take time and energy to…
Content is king. Three words. These three simple words published by Bill Gates in a 1996 essay have defined a lot of digital marketing ever since. The man is deemed a visionary for a reason. There are multiple facets of digital marketing, but I can tell you as a link builder, content is extremely important….
If you operate a website and you’ve done at least a little bit of research into SEO, you’ve probably come across the term “link earning.” Some refer to it as “passive link building.” The idea behind it is fairly simple: if you build it, they will come. Essentially, the belief is that if you build…