When I first started in internet marketing, I really didn’t have a clue as to how to setup a website, what web hosting was, or even what bandwidth was.  But that’s where a site like squidoo is perfect for newbies.
That’s where I got my start from.  I basically just setup a sales page on a clickbank product using squidoo and started writing articles to get traffic to the page.  You can learn more about this, by reading my ebook “Lens Bumming” (upper right hand corner). 
But anyways, what is squidoo?
Well, …

Yesterday, I made a post about Linkvana.  Some of you emailed me about it, telling me that you are interested in the service but you thought was a little too expensive and couldn’t fit it in your budget as of right now.  Some of you asked me if I could recommend another service that was a little cheaper but could help build backlinks in the long run.
That’s why I am writing a post about another great service that I use called Unique Article Wizard (UAW).  I’ll be honest.  I don’t …

As you might have guessed, being a person who has created a full-time business online, I don’t strictly take the free route when it comes to link building.  Sure, I’ll write the occasional article nowadays, but for the most part, I either pay for outsourcing or use special link building services.
My favorite without question has to be Linkvana. When you become a member of Linkvana, you get access to their members panel where you can either write or outsource little articles with one way contextual links pointing to your site.  …

I’ve run this subject to the ground by now, but there is a reason for it.  It’s important.   We all know the value of links and why there are so important to getting direct traffic or search engine traffic.  Well, in this post I want talk just a little bit about link baiting.
Link baiting is exactly as it sounds.  You want to bait another website into linking to your site.  The best way to do it is simply with the content that’s on your website or blog. Let’s take a …

If you maintain focus, there is no reason why you can’t have a consistent link building plan of attack, which you can do a fairly consistent basis. The end result can be a massive increase in traffic to your website through organic search engine traffic or even direct traffic.
Start off with blog comments.
Not only are you obviously getting backlinks to your site, which will help your SERPs, but you might even get some direct clicks.  Visit some of the most popular blogs in your given niche.  Then read (REALLY …

A great way to get links to your website is by submitting comments on other people’s blogs. However, in most cases what you are really getting is a no-follow link, when you do that.

I know there are many people wondering whether outbound links really hurt your page rank or SERPs.  After all, we always hear about that all important formula of how many inbound links you are supposed to have compared to your outbound links.
I’m here to just tell you to “relax”. It’s really not that big of a deal.  When it comes to outbound links, don’t over think it.  If you’ve got a site that will help your customers, GIVE IT TO THEM.  I guarantee you that just about any popular …