Every link type, explained honestly
Contextual links move rankings. Foundation and local links make your brand real and your link profile natural. Here is what each one does, and what it doesn't.
Links inside real content on relevant sites
Guest post backlinks
New article, written by us, on a real niche site.
DofollowDetails →Link insertions
Your link added to an existing, indexed article.
DofollowDetails →Press release backlinks
News coverage on brand-name publications.
DofollowDetails →Podcast backlinks
Guest spots on podcasts, with a link in the show notes.
Mostly dofollow on the podcast website; varies by showDetails →Educational (.edu) backlinks
Links from university and education websites.
Mixed: resource and blog pages are often dofollow, profile and comment links mostly nofollowDetails →Brand profiles and natural link mix for new sites
Foundational backlinks
Starter bundle: profiles, bookmarks, directories, citations.
Natural mix of dofollow and nofollow, as a real brand's profile hasDetails →Social media profile backlinks
Branded profiles on major platforms, linked to your site.
Mostly nofollow. Their value is brand trust and consistency.Details →Social bookmarking backlinks
Your pages saved on bookmarking and curation sites.
Mostly nofollowDetails →Forum backlinks
Helpful answers in niche forums and Q&A sites.
Mostly nofollow. The value is targeted referral traffic and brand mentions.Details →Blog comment backlinks
Thoughtful comments on relevant, active blogs.
Almost always nofollowDetails →Cloud stacking backlinks
Branded pages on Google, AWS and Azure cloud storage.
DofollowDetails →Business listings that help you show up nearby
Directory submission backlinks
Listings in quality general and niche web directories.
Mixed. We tell you which listings are dofollow.Details →Local citations (local business listings)
Consistent business listings for local search and Maps.
Mostly nofollow. The value is consistency and trust for local search.Details →Tell us your goal, we will suggest the mix.
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