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By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:31:31 +0000

I have a payday loan blog. Being an affiliate of these predatory lenders can be quite prifitable! I personally do not use link baiting to get google rankings (I am barely even indexed) A top ten listing on google for payday loans can be worth more than $20000 per day!

By: Sam Freedom - Internet Marketing Controversy Blog

Sam Freedom - Internet Marketing Controversy Blog — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:13:08 +0000

Good article. People like having things fleshed out for them since they’re so used to bloggers sounding like Amazon.com wanna-be reviewers. Headline creation is a passion for me, as well. Other than your “linkbaiter for hire” button, is there another avenue by which you are employed? If so, would you mind letting me know how and where? It’s not that I’m a potential competitor; it’s that I’m just one of a million potential competitors and isn’t it nicer if we can help each other and build connections…?

Anything you can share sincerely, will be appreciated sincerely.

Best wishes,
Sam

By: corporate comedy magicians

corporate comedy magicians — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:32:50 +0000

I agree with Gardenmob! Very well done. This is my first time here and I am impressed with everything I have read. You are a good writer. Always leave them wanting more!

I personally like “Get Rich with Payday Loans” or is that too cliche.

By: Gardenmob

Gardenmob — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:16:50 +0000

I’ve been around website design and development (with some promotion here and there) and I’ve got to say, and I mean this: your articles (and this one in particular) are the finest I’ve ever read, particularly because of the strategic thinking that goes on. This post was a clinic.

By: Matt Keegan

Matt Keegan — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:37:39 +0000

I love payday loans — why have a loan shark come to you when you can find them right online? Just make sure that they don’t cap your knees for late payment.

By: Lyndoman

Lyndoman — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 16:59:32 +0000

Tom, I am actually working on a number of case studies which break down the process step by step.

I’m setting up 5 websites on really boring subjects and then linkbaiting them to death and publishing results.

I’m thinking an ebook.

BTW, Mark Twain was the first recorded use of the phrase, “more than one way to skin a cat”.

By: Tom Critchlow

Tom Critchlow — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:19:58 +0000

Well, I’m not entirely sure I was aware there was more than one way to skin a cat but I think I know what you mean! Of course we have our own ideas, tips and tricks but I love the way you write and I’d be interested to read some more in-depth posts from you on the subject.

By: IBMeye

IBMeye — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:54:02 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I love real life examples. I think with a subject like linkbaiting, I really need to learn how to think differently and you did a good job explaining what you were thinking and why.

By: Lyndoman

Lyndoman — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:11:13 +0000

Tom, I use a number of methods to get the content out there, the most obviousl being social media.

But there is more than one way to skin a cat. I am sure you guys over at Distilled have a few ideas.

Having a cool network of online buddies can help also, it’s vital to build relationships with others. I will help anyone who is willing to help me and that results in people helping me to get the content out.

There are a few blogs posts worth of answers to your question and as it’s past midnight I shall not be attempting to write them just now.

By: Tom Critchlow

Tom Critchlow — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:18:41 +0000

Nice article, I saw the headline and instantly came through to read it ;-)

I think you’ve done a nice job of breaking down the thought process on how to create a great piece of linkbait, and writing the title in particular (there’s a few tips in there I’ll be using myself!)

One question I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on is how to spread the word about your content. I’ve had clients come to me in the past trying to launch great content (which I’ve written!) but they have no blog or news platform to launch it from. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to spread the word about great content for a client/website which doesn’t have a base of subscribers already?

By: Lyndoman

Lyndoman — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:08:07 +0000

John I do publish other sites. But no payday loan sites. But I am looking at a few micro niches which may be interesting. The space is very lucrative and very competitive, if I set one up it would come at it from a differernt angle.

I don’t yet charge the earth for my services, but hopefully will do soon.

If you want to use any of the headlines, be my guest. A link back would be cool.

By: John C

John C — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:14:26 +0000

Good post. I subscribe to your feed anyway but with being an affiliate of personal finance companies the heading grabbed my attention straight off. A good read.

Q. Do you publish aff sites yourself? If you’ve got the linkbaiting skills couldn’t you make a nice financial return for yourself? Unless of course you charge the earth for your services and you’re mad busy?

Cheers

John