Comments on: How to Get Links Without Trying

By: Mike Tuttle

Mike Tuttle — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:48:31 +0000

Hey Matt,

Thanks so much for the info. I do a lot of blogging in hopes to gain organic links in the near future and am always looking for some different techniques. I’ve been doing this now 4 months and until i took the time to read your content it never occurred to me that linking to others is that effective. I will be actively pursuing all my contacts and connections to link to me, my site, and all my blogs. TY

By: Atlanta Fence

Atlanta Fence — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:55:18 +0000

Networking is indeed one of the best ways to build links. I am part of a network of over 100 fence contractors and that certainly has it’s advantages.

By: Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Symptoms Of Pregnancy — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:32:16 +0000

Matt– Great advise.. Could expand by talking about how to find networking groups and also how about article marketing. You mentioned press releases but is article marketing just as effective?

By: Atlanta Fence Company

Atlanta Fence Company — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:01:35 +0000

Great advice. I am in a networking group in Georgia and it works well for me.

By: Dan Schawbel

Dan Schawbel — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:32:36 +0000

I’m convinced that it is all about networking in person and then referring them to your site.

Good advice here though, much appreciated!

By: Baby Cachet

Baby Cachet — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:03:51 +0000

Hey Matt - received your blog through Searchwatch newsletter. Good to
see you again. Let’s see what I can recall from your Search & Analytic
Workshop:

4 things to be a better analyst:
1. time and attention
2. pad and paper
3. curiosity
4. dual monitors

Does that also apply to being a better link developer? I would add 5.
open-mindedness, 6. network, network, network, and 7. passion. Passion
to learn from others. And of course, never hurt to have dual monitors

BTW, saw the chopsticks in your hand. I never did get the hang of
using them with sushi, geez, I never get the hang of Wasabi!

Looking forward to reading more of your articles.

By: www.tapgoogle.net

www.tapgoogle.net — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:41:35 +0000

the best part is not trying hard but to try smart - and that knowing where to post and the context of the post.

google sees them all and trust those who are natural and relevant to the topic an d the links that we make in and out.

By: Pamela Slim

Pamela Slim — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:48:37 +0000

Great post Matt!

I get so frustrated sometimes with the “I’ll link to you if you link to me” requests I get. I feel like a jerk if someone asks me to link to them and I don’t, but I am kind of picky about what I put on my blog, just to make sure that it really fits with my core message, and will be of real value to my readers.

Your suggestions are right on, and point out that online relationship building is not that different than offline. I don’t imagine you would go up to someone you had never met at a party and ask them if they would promote your business … you would introduce yourself, get to know them, and, if the vibe felt right, want to continue the conversation later.

Keep up the good work!

And … thanks for the link!

-Pam