Building a successful web site is a process that works best when done in a deliberate, logical step-by-step manner. The first step is to build a top quality web site that is packed with interesting and useful content.
Next, you need to submit your site to the major directories and begin a well thought out advertising campaign.
But the single most important step is getting a top ranking in the major search engines, most notably Google and MSN.
When ranking the sites in their index, Google places a very high importance on "link popularity", that is the sites that have the most high-quality incoming links generally rank higher in Google. Getting links to your site from other sites is an absolute must for a top ranking in Google and the other top search engines (top 10 at a minimum).
The question that you may be asking is "How do I get these links?". There are many ways to attain links to your web site, but it can be very difficult for new sites to get other sites to link to them.
There's a simple way to jump-start the process however. It's called "reciprocal linking". This is how it works: You search for sites that are in the same general topic area as yours (but not sites that compete directly). After you find a list of suitable link exchange partners, you place a link to their site on your site. Then you email the webmasters of the other sites and ask for a link exchange.
Do not send generic copies of the same email to each webmaster however. Rather, take a few minutes to browse each site. Then write a personalized email to the webmaster explaining what you liked about the site (be specific) and why you think a link exchange would benefit both parties.
Be sure to address the webmaster by name if at all possible. Also, be sure to give him your link exchange information. This should include the title of your site, a short description, and the URL that you want his site to link to (this doesn't have to be the home page). And be sure to include the URL of the page that already has his reciprocal link on it.
After you have sent the emails, expect a few rejections for various reasons. This is normal and expected so don't be at all discouraged. You will also quickly get a few emails from webmasters accepting your offer. Verify that your reciprocal link is in fact on their sites and then send a "thank you" email.
A great way to find potential link partners is to do a Google search on one of your main keywords or phrases. You will most likely have many pages of sites listed in the search results.
Here is a simple way to find out which of these sites actively exchange links: Go to the bottom of the Google search results page. Click on "Search within results". In the text box type in "Add URL". This will return only the sites in your original search results listings that have an "Add URL" link on their web site. You can also do a search for "link exchange".
If you aggressively pursue link exchanges on a regular basis, within a few short months you'll have built up good rankings in the search engines with a steady flow of targeted traffic to your web site!
About The Author
Rick Rouse is the owner of RLROUSE Webmaster Resources and the author of "Super Webmaster SEO Toolkit" which gives step by-step instructions for getting a top 10 listing in Google & Yahoo. Visit his web site: http://www.rlrouse.com/seo.html
Alto Pass chicago limos ..When you are trying to promote your website, you want... Read More
If you have a website the chances are you receive... Read More
Isn't online a magical invention? Surely it is, just imagine... Read More
I am not a professional photographer nor am I in... Read More
1: Original and Fresh Content Present your visitors content they... Read More
OK boys and girls. Today we're having a pop quiz.I... Read More
Traffic. We all know that without it our sites will... Read More
This is part two of an article series which will... Read More
Sometimes you need a kick start to get of the... Read More
Here's the "How-To-Do-It Guide" for driving search engine traffic right... Read More
Traffic is the food that every website needs in order... Read More
How can you have effective results in major search engines?... Read More
I have been reading, with great interest, all the online... Read More
Every website needs a link exchange program. Every week, set... Read More
We all know that generating traffic to your site is... Read More
The world wide web or www is a wonderful, inspiring,... Read More
This day 4 of "Free Traffic Course" is devoted to... Read More
You want to start your own online business. You want... Read More
Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this topic outlined some... Read More
All of us want to increase traffic to our web... Read More
What are web site keywords and how do I go... Read More
How to increase your website traffic with zero cost'. It's... Read More
If you're feeling a bit of confusion and frustration about... Read More
Getting quality links to your site from related web resources... Read More
There is a new tool available that promise to do... Read More
Alto Pass cool limo ..Do you want to generate more orders at your website?Here... Read More
In 1993, on a moon lit, warm summer night, I... Read More
Even the best websites with the best marketing plans can... Read More
Should link exchanges be used? What are link exchanges? Do... Read More
What you are about to read is the strategy for... Read More
Google doesn't only exist at http://google.com/ - Google also has... Read More
There are lots of ways to get traffic to your... Read More
The number one question among webmasters is "How can I... Read More
Targeted traffic: the demographicAssuming your business is motorcycles, my first... Read More
I bet you already knew this.The two largest problems that... Read More
Reciprocal linking is considered by many people the most effective... Read More
Are you trying to sell your product online with little... Read More
I don't know about you, but when I built my... Read More
If you have any experience of work with your web... Read More
A websites profitability depends solely on directing visitors to that... Read More
Since everyone is so obsessed with ways to increase our... Read More
Now that more emphasis (to get better ranking in SERPs)... Read More
There are many easy ways to get your name out... Read More
Everyone wants to know the big secret to driving traffic... Read More
When people look to submit their sites to the major... Read More
If your new to the internet marketing world, you might... Read More
There are many tactics you can use to increase traffic... Read More
Whether you are an affiliate marketer, a website designer or... Read More
One problem with websites is that they often go neglected... Read More
>When many of my clients first come to me for... Read More
Traffic Building |