One of the most difficult task for any Blogger is linking building. It is not easy to build external links. Most times , you will spend a lot. That is why most people will tell you that Blogging is not for the faint hearted.
Here are some of the 10x Strategies that you can adopt for lin building.
#1 Create 10x Content Assets
If you want to attract backlinks naturally, you need to create data driven contents and templates that are better than what naturally exists. Why should someone link back to a copy or content that can be found elsewhere.
For instance, instead of writing 10 Blogging tips, you can write on 100 tips with templates and blueprint. This is a Lead Magnet that will attract leads naturally.
#2 Get Backlinks from Authoritative Website
There is a need for you to target blogs in your niche that have DA of 40+ for link insertion.
You need to come up with Authoritative contents that will be of interest to those that you are targeting for link insertion.
Make sure you also link back to at least two of your posts from their blog as well.
#3 Skyscraper Technique
You can also leverage on 10x Skyscraper Technique for link building.
How will you go about this?
You need to use Ahref or Semrush tools to find highly Authoritative sites in your niche.
You need to looking at blogs that are linking to them and ask them to link back to more well researched content that you have created. You might be successful in this and it will definitely improve your blog performance.
#4 Build Relationship with Niche influencers
There is a need for you to also discover the leaders in your niche and build meaningful relationship with them.
You can co-author articles with them. You can also do Expert Roundup with Niche influencers. They will definitely include your name anytime they publish their contents.
#5 Use HARO and Expert Quotes
Most times, you can use Help A Reporter Put platform where you can provide expert advice for reporters working on a documentary. You can also come up with meaningful quotes that will become talk of towns.
When you do this , you will get mention anytime the report is published.
#6 Leverage on Broken links
Because Authoritative websites have articles they have modified or deleted, hwy are likely to have broken links.
You have find broken links on these Authoritative websites and notify them about the broken links. When you do this , they will also reward you by linking back to you, while they get the broken links fixed.
#7 Publish Research and Original data
It is a well known fact that Bloggers and Journalists loves research and Original data to be published on their blogs.
You have to make your blog a Go to for original research, polls and data. The more of this original data that you have on your blog or website , the more Bloggers in your niche will be willing to link back to your blog.
#8 Build Downloadable tools and Templates
One of the ways of generating natural backlinks is to create useful tools that will solve problems.
When you create these tools , othera will want to use that tool and link back to that website. you can also include your link naturally in the plugin and tools that you have created.
#9 Resource Page Outreach
There are many blogs and websites that have recommended resources page on their website and blog. You can also reach to the blog admins to include your blog links on your resource page.
#10 Content Repurposing Syndication
Also, there is a need for you to ensure that your website is not just about text article alone. You need to add polls, YouTube videos , LinkedIn Carousel among others in order to add flavour to your blog or website.
You can submit it to Platforms such as GrowthHackers and Medium among others with a link back to your blog or website.
Conclusion
I will say that instead of creating 10x backlinks approach one after the other , you can create a Forum, Facebook or Whatsapp group where your followers can come to and have access to resources that you have to offer. When you do this, backlinks will come naturally.
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