{"id":679,"date":"2017-06-30T14:03:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T14:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kreativemachinez.com\/?p=679"},"modified":"2020-01-09T12:49:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T12:49:28","slug":"seo-101-3-strategies-gain-backlinks-authority-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kreativemachinez.com\/blog\/seo-101-3-strategies-gain-backlinks-authority-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"SEO 101: 3 Strategies to Gain Backlinks from Authority Websites"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While self-claimed \u201cexperts\u201d can argue what\u2019s important and what\u2019s not on the SEO scene, few really can deny the real power of backlinks. The only slight change today is no more the quantity of backlinks that matters now, but rather the quality that\u2019s held high among the search engines. Meaning, a link back from one authority website is much more rewarding than one from 100 mediocre webpages.<\/p>\n

The rule is quite simple: Get quality or relevant outbound links from authority websites, and see your website traffic sky-rocket in no time. To that, follow the basics of Conversion-Rate Optimization (CRO) to improve your sales just that easily.<\/p>\n

But the biggest problem here?<\/i><\/p>\n

We live in a real world where things are easier said than done. When it actually comes to putting theories to implementation, it is then people start sweating.<\/p>\n

Getting backlinks \u2013 that too, the quality ones \u2013 is difficult. Your hundreds and even thousands of outreach pleas \u201cplease link back my website\u201d to industry leaders will go in vain. Instead of requesting and praying, you must be strategic with your approach.<\/p>\n

Here are 3 proven strategies to gain err, win quality backlinks:<\/h2>\n

Guest Blogging<\/h3>\n

With content marketing stealing all the limelight in the marketing world today, guest blogging is finally enjoying the attention it so truly deserves.<\/p>\n

Many top and authority websites take blog submissions from guests, right from Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine to NY Times and the Guardian. And most of them, aside paying monetarily, also offer links back to your website.<\/p>\n

So start guest blogging. Create a list of relevant leaders and leading publications in your industry that enjoys massive monthly traffic, and approach them with your good pitches. Getting accepted won\u2019t be very easy.<\/p>\n

You must be consistent enough, and have an actual plan here. For example, you can try connecting with the editors of website you\u2019re submitting via social media channels to foster a relationship before sending cold pitching emails. Networking is a key here.<\/p>\n

The Skyscraper Technique<\/h3>\n

This is a simple backlinking technique, term tossed by SEO maestro Brian Dean. It includes 3 steps:<\/p>\n