Link Tricking

December 15, 2008 by Mark
Filed under: Tactic 

There is another strategy that is being used by some ingenious link builders which has created it’s own term - Link Tricking.  This involves a very sly and cunning approach to webmasters to make them think that they are adding value to their site by putting your link and information on their pages.

Google is not favouring traditional text links and punishing those that buy and sell links. Link Tricking attempts to get the sort of natural links that Google treats valid and ranks highly.

How do they Link Trick

I first want to point out that I haven’t tried this myself and probably wouldn’t.  The knowledge that this type of link building exists is still valuable though - in case I’m contacted for this and also what to look out for.

Here is one example of some steps to Link Tricking:

  • Contact the owner of a website and introduce yourself as a frequent user
  • Compliment the site
  • Give an example of how you use the product or service of the site you are promoting (the link you want added)
  • At no time link yourself to the site
  • Explain how the link to your site would give value
  • Congratulate again and say that you will come back often.

Obviously you would have to find a potential website that would be related to the link you are trying to add.  There are many website owners out there that may not know much about SEO and may not realise what a link like this means to the site.

I’m sure their might be many more link tricking methods out there to create some quality BackLinks. Let me know if you have any you would like to share.

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6 Comments on Link Tricking

  1. Rygestop Rygeafvænning (1 comments) on Mon, 15th Dec 2008 7:07 pm

    2. I agree - this is a dangerous one.

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  2. Mark (3 comments) on Mon, 22nd Dec 2008 11:34 am

    3. I assume you mean that the webmasters are not sure about the value of the link they are giving? If the comments are valid (that is you DO visit the site and you DO appreciate the comment) then I don’t see much problem.

    You could always put a review of their site (one paragrapga nd an image or something) and tell them that you have done this - a bit like a testimonial. then ask for a link back.

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  3. d34n (1 comments) on Tue, 24th Mar 2009 5:51 am

    4. So, would you like to give me some advice where do i’ll find link tricking methods out there to create some quality BackLinks?

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  4. NYC Business Directory (1 comments) on Thu, 30th Apr 2009 10:21 am

    5. Doesn’t it take up a lot of time to keep your blog so interesting ?

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  5. video game tester jobs (1 comments) on Thu, 30th Apr 2009 11:12 am

    6. Another interesting article from your blog :) When will it stop….hopefully never

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  6. shriram (1 comments) on Tue, 5th May 2009 10:23 am

    7. Hmmmm that’s cool.

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