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Search engine optimization (SEO) is a two-part process. The first step is to optimize your web content. This is called on-site SEO. The next step is to work on getting many incoming links (off-site). This lens will focus on the ways you can improve your search engine ranking by working on off-site factors.

These are just a few of the many ways you can increase the number of incoming links to your website and are discussed at the beginner level. With a little creativity and some hard work, you'll see more traffic coming through those links in the coming months. After you've mastered the basics, you'll be ready for more advanced training.

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As internet marketing has progressed, more importance is being given to off-site SEO factors. And the reason is simple - incoming links prove that a website is valuable.

Think about it. When you find impressive information on a website, what do you do? You link to it. This is not only proven with articles, but it works with other types of websites. If you find a free piece of software or a really inspirational video, you may mention it on your blog or website and include a link to that website where your visitors can claim it.

One caveat when starting your SEO linking campaign: do it gradually so that it appears more natural. Another consideration, approach credible sites for link love. Quality is so much more important than quantity! I am proof of this. I've had a good many sites (including this one!) on the first page of Google with only a few quality incoming links.

Off-Site SEO Videos

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Top Strategies For Off-Site SEO

Top Linking Ideas

  1. Create a quality website with unique, informative content. Vistors will be more open to linking to your website if you have much to offer.
  2. Do something newsworthy and write a press release. Not only will you have incoming links from the press release distributors, but you also stand chance to get your story picked up by TV, radio, and print newspapers.
  3. Write and submit articles to article directories. Simply write an informative article and submit it to article directories where other website owners can publish it - with your Author Resource box at the end which includes your URL.
  4. Start an affiliate program. You'll be surprised how many people will link to you if they have the potential to make money doing so.
  5. Become a columnist for another website or blog. Contact websites in you niche and offer to write a regular ongoing column for them - or even provide a weekly tip or idea. You'll get plenty of links - and build a networking relationship by doing so.
  6. Social Networking (Facebook, Stumble Upon) and Social Media (video and podcasting) sites not only contribute high quality one way links to your site, but also send traffic your way.

Website Directories

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Blog Directories

These are the top blog directories. All are free.

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Best of the Web Blogs

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BlogCatalog

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EatonWeb - The Blog Directory

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Bloghub.com - blog directory & blog search engine

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  • TransplantedSoul Oct 6, 2011 @ 5:31 am | delete
    Thanks for the content and the tips. I learned about a few new approaches.
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    I find this lens very interesting and informative, looking forward more of your lens. It's important to know this information.

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    This is a nice information about SEO for starters. I love this lense so informative.

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  • mmkellis Jan 21, 2011 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Thanks. I wanted to keep it understandable. Years ago, when I was learning SEO, much of the material was very techie. Almost like another language. That's why I like Ed Dale's training so much. So easy to understand.
  • Linda Jan 10, 2009 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Hey Maureen,
    Great lens with great tips doesn't surprise me though coming from you!

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