A few charts from Google Trends over regarding a few search terms within the industry Past 12 months of searches for "link building". Looks pretty stable. What about over a longer time period? Looks like it peaked in 2012, and now back to 2009. Seems stable the last 12 months though. Content marketing seems to be the latest buzzword, but surely that's a … [Read more...] about How is Link Building Doing?
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Create Great Content Ask for a Link Be Nice
Yesterday I wrote a post that got carried on Searchengineland.com, which was very nice of them. Thanks. It was titled. Have you Tried Asking for a Link and I talked about that fact that sometimes you simply has to ask. However, to be clear and I have had a few emails about this. The post said that you could "Just nicely ask for a link, using your own words in a real way and … [Read more...] about Create Great Content Ask for a Link Be Nice
Learn How to Linkbait like a Pro: Linkbait Coaching 3.0 Launches on Thursday
For over 4 years now I have been training and coaching people in how to get links from people using content. Sometimes known as link baiting, although I prefer the term magnetic web content. This of course is all part of content marketing, which is something I also help clients with. Linkbaitcoaching.com was launched in 2008 and offers members a way to learn and develop … [Read more...] about Learn How to Linkbait like a Pro: Linkbait Coaching 3.0 Launches on Thursday
Quick Few Thoughts on Content Marketing Before I finish my Porridge
The online marketing industry is using the term "content marketing", widely and consistently. Which means I must use it too, even though I have an urge to write a 10k word essay on the subject of why it shouldn't be used. Thinking, rather than acting can sometimes (not always) hurt the bottom line. As Linkbait Coaching 3.0 is about to launch it makes sense to start a Content … [Read more...] about Quick Few Thoughts on Content Marketing Before I finish my Porridge
Google Targeting Public Linking Networks
The news is Google have nuked another public linking network. These are systems where a few thousand blogs will host one of your articles with a link back to your sites. You know the drill. Problem is, these networks are massive and so show up on the radar. Two big hitters have sunk so far: www.buildmyrank.com www.articlemarketingautomation.com Interesting AMA says, "It's … [Read more...] about Google Targeting Public Linking Networks
Why Attract the Linkerati
If you want links, it is the Linkerati you need to get the attention of. Who are the Linkerarti? The Linkerati are those who link They are distinctive from your customers or your clients or the other people you would like to impress, but do not have the power to link to you. There are various tribes within the Linkerati, and these all respond to different stimuli. Most are … [Read more...] about Why Attract the Linkerati