Although Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is still one of the greatest marketing and promotional tools for a blogger, you can’t forget about link building. Here are six link building tips to help you effectively promote your blog.

1.            Focus on quality content

The most common mistake in SEO is to create content dedicated to only drawing traffic and not concentrating on the quality of the content. Make sure all of the content is usable, interesting, and well written (no grammar or spelling mistakes). Keyword density, anchored links and other methods can then be added in a natural way.

2.              Utilize list posts

Laying out an article in list or bullet form makes it easy to incorporate SEO and links. Numbered layouts are also popular because they lay information out in an easy, understandable format.

3.            Become a guest blogger

Becoming a guest blogger will not only bring attention to you, but also gives you the chance to provide a link to your own site. It also helps build your reputation as a knowledgeable blogger.

4.            Hold contests

When done effectively, contests can really draw attention to your blog. Not only will your blog be linked to other websites, but also linked on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

5.             Use signatures

If you are on a social networking site or forum, you should have an active link in your signature, and even a quick description of your blog. You can also use this when signing emails.

6.            Make it easy for readers to share your post

Make sure to have the share buttons (like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn buttons) along the bottom or top of every website so readers can easily share your articles and posts.

Be sure to keep these six link building tips in mind when blogging.

Amy Sanford

Bellevue Web Design Content Department

Posted on January 19th, 2011 by administrator, filed under News & Updates, tagged as Link Building Tactics, SEO with 56 Comments