The next step in SEO steps by Ducktoes SEO Calgary is getting high-quality backlinks. Backlinks for your website are an important aspect of improving your site’s search engine visibility and authority. Here are some effective strategies we practice to help you acquire good backlinks:

1. Create High-Quality Content:
   • High-quality, valuable content is more likely to attract natural backlinks from other websites.
   • Produce informative articles, in-depth guides, infographics, videos, and other engaging content that offers value to your target audience.
2. Guest Posting:
   • Write guest posts for reputable websites in your industry.
   • Ensure that your guest posts are well-written, relevant, and provide valuable insights.
   • Include a link back to your website in your author bio or within the content (if relevant).
3. Broken Link Building:
   • Find broken links on authoritative websites within your niche.
   • Contact the website owner, inform them of the broken link, and suggest your content as a replacement.
   • If your content is a suitable replacement, you have a chance of getting a backlink.
4. Skyscraper Technique:
   • Identify popular and relevant content in your niche.
   • Create an even better, more comprehensive version of that content.
   • Reach out to websites linking to the original content and let them know about your improved resource.
5. Resource Page Outreach:
   • Identify websites that have resource pages or lists of useful links.
   • Reach out to the website owners and suggest your content as a valuable addition to their resource page.
6. Collaborate with Influencers and Experts:
   • Collaborate on content with influencers or experts in your industry.
   • They may naturally link to your content when sharing it with their audience.
7. Build Relationships:
   • Establish relationships with bloggers, journalists, and industry professionals.
   • Networking can lead to opportunities for guest posts, collaborations, and mentions.
8. Provide Testimonials and Reviews:
   • Offer testimonials or reviews for products or services you’ve used.
   • Many companies appreciate these endorsements and might link back to your website.
9. Create Linkable Assets:
   • Develop valuable resources, tools, or interactive content that other websites would want to link to.
   • Examples include calculators, quizzes, industry reports, and interactive maps.
10. Engage in Public Relations:
    • Publicize noteworthy events, milestones, or achievements related to your website.
    • Press releases can lead to media coverage and backlinks from news websites.
11. Contribute to Q&A Websites and Forums:
    • Participate in Q&A platforms like Quora, Reddit, and niche-specific forums.
    • Provide helpful answers and include a relevant link to your content if it adds value.
12. Create Shareable Infographics:
    • Design visually appealing infographics that convey useful information.
    • Infographics are highly shareable and can attract backlinks when others use them as references.
13. Utilize Social Media:
    • Share your content on social media platforms to increase its visibility.
    • While social media links are “nofollow,” they can still drive traffic and visibility.
14. Monitor Your Competitors:
    • Analyze your competitors’ backlinks to identify opportunities.
    • Reach out to websites that link to your competitors and suggest your content as an alternative.

Backlink building is included in the Ducktoes SEO package.  We focus on creating valuable content, building relationships, and reaching out to relevant websites with a personalized and professional approach so that you can focus on your business. We avoid spammy tactics or buying backlinks like some of our competitors, as these can harm your website’s reputation and search engine rankings.

Ducktoes SEO is locally owned and operated SEO firm based in Calgary. We provide personalized and friendly service to our clients. Give us a call today to get started on your SEO journey with us: 403-483-0105.