Backlink Diversity: What Links Should You Be Building?
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Key Takeaways
Link Type Distribution
A natural link profile includes a variety of link types:
| Link Type | Power | Trust | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Posts | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Niche Edits | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Digital PR | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| HARO Links | 4/5 | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Resource Links | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Key Concepts
- Diversify Your Sources - Don't rely on one link type
- Match Competitor Profiles - Look at what's working for top rankers
- Quality Over Quantity - One great link beats ten weak ones
- Anchor Text Balance - Mix exact match, partial, and branded
- Link Velocity - Build at a natural, consistent pace
Recommended Mix for New Sites
Months 1-3:
• 40% Guest posts
• 30% Niche edits
• 20% Resource links
• 10% HARO/PR
Months 4-6:
• 30% Guest posts
• 40% Niche edits
• 15% Digital PR
• 15% Other (directories, citations)Related Resources
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[00:00] Hello hello people what's going on looks like we're just getting started right now I can see you filing in a lot of familiar faces here what's up Andy what's up Arturo how's it going...
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