When All Else Fails, Beg For Links
I probably got someone to spit their drink all over their monitor with that one. Apologies if you personally happened to be the person who did the spit take.
Anyway, the title’s a little misleading, but it’s pretty close to what I’m suggesting. If you’ve been having a hard time getting attention for your blog, try introducing yourself around. Take just a couple minutes a day and send a few emails out to the writers of big blogs in your industry or niche. Tell them who you are and offer up a link to your blog. Don’t specifically ask for a link, either–not this time, anyway.
It’s a long shot that may pay off pretty big dividends. I emphasize the may, of course–chances are your letter will be ignored and at the very worst you may well alienate the writers of some big blogs, but even this worst case can be worked against if you mention how fond you are of the site they right.
I’ll tell you this much–blogging, nine times out of ten, feels like screaming at an empty room. But getting an email from a regular is very encouraging. You may be able to use that encouragement to your own advantage.
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#1 by Salt lake city cater on November 4, 2009 - 12:14 pm
Haha, beg
I have found it useful complimenting someone's blog and then proposing the idea of have the put a link on their site, and I do the same on a different site of mine, as to avoid a reciprocal link. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but usually the more customized the letter/email is, the better the chance you have.
-Jack
#2 by Essays on November 5, 2009 - 5:27 am
Yeh, if we start a healthy relationship with blog owner then asking this kinda favor is easy.
#3 by Raisins on November 6, 2009 - 12:37 am
I think the information presented will be useful to many people a lot. the more customized the letter/email is, the better the chance you have. I appreciate your work & hope for some more good posts.
#4 by wood beads on November 6, 2009 - 2:48 am
I like the idea and for me it's not like begging, it's more of making friends and building a relationship. This will also draw backlinks, as what you said.
#5 by SEO Web Designer on November 6, 2009 - 3:55 am
I like your idea as i feel its so difficult to get a link back nowadays (relevant links i mean). Which is why i feel or rather everyone knows, getting relevant links is one of the most important thing in SEO
#6 by mica on November 7, 2009 - 2:18 am
there are many seo strategy to build a backlinks you should implement it
#7 by marcus@make money on on November 7, 2009 - 3:43 am
I will take your suggestion. It can't hurt it can only help. Thanks.
#8 by mickey on November 8, 2009 - 3:13 am
even if you dont beg, they can give you a link if they are your friends. but still there are many options there to gain backlinks
#9 by Internet Marketing A on November 8, 2009 - 7:00 am
Now where are those friends when you need them???
*Cricket sounds*
I forgot.. they weren't included in the software package..
xD
#10 by used tires on November 8, 2009 - 7:43 am
Yeah I guess its not a bad idea to beg, I mean… its like if you don't ask for it… you likely won't get it.
Till then,
Jean
#11 by Revizyon on December 20, 2009 - 8:16 am
This will also draw backlinks, as what you said.
#12 by best exercise dvds on January 8, 2010 - 12:24 pm
Heya.I came across your blog from Bing and thought it was great!. Have you been writing for long?Just the other day I recently started a blog on my own and its been a really fun process. I've met some great friends since then although it is hard work at times! Once more, thanks a ton for your post!