Types of links for 2011?
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So far in 2011 we have seen some minor and some quite major updates to the Google Algorithm.
So what does this mean for future link building in 2011, what type of links do people think are going to continue to work?
Are directory and article submissions totally dead?
I personally believe that this year a big area of link building that is going to be crucial is Guest Blog Post, finding high quality relevant websites and getting a guest post done on them. This is personally what I am really going to target this year.
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Great questions. I am sure many of us are watching how the Panda update is changing linking.
Here is the answer everybody hates (including me at times) I think the big change in 2011, and 2012 in SEO has to be in building better content on sites, and building better social signals to sites. And for most of us that's a real change in course.
Adding calculators, tips, Forums, FAQ, and funny stuff along with Quality promotion for links. We still use Directories and Articles, but only when we we do it because it makes promotional sense, not just SEO.
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You believe or have seen proof?
(thanks in advance)
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I definitely agree more so than any previous years, high quality unique content both on your own website, and on the web pages you are being linked from is crucial.
I am planning to spend much more time writing my own unique content for my blogs, and feeding this out to the likes of Facebook & Twitter. As I believe these two social media platforms are already being used heavily to influence the SERPS.
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Guest blog post is definitely a good idea and an excellent strategy. I don't think directory and article submission are dead provided:
- Directory is reputable and topical
- Submit each article once only. With the recent "Panda" update i believe polishing write-ups a bit and reposting them won't help. So quality and unique content is the best bet.
I believe we can go on with the current linking strategy but should make sure not to use black-hat tactics as Google is getting smarter!
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Guest blog posts are not a bad idea, though bloggers are going to start being more sensitive to link hungry blog post requests. Do I see a new marketplace being created just like link sales....? Hope not.
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