5 Idiot Proof Ways to Become a Link Whore

Posted on 07. Jan, 2008 by DeanHunt in Online Marketing

If you own a blog or content website then you are almost certainly going to want to receive as many juicy links from other websites as possible. A lot has been said about how to get links, but in my opinion, there are 5 idiot proof forms of content that will make your blog a link whore in no time.

1 – Lists – 2007 was the year of the blog list. Everyone seemed to be writing 101 ways to…. or the top 10….. so don’t miss out on this phenomenon, aim to put your content in list format wherever possible.

2 – Arguing (with intelligence) -  Arguing a point of view is a great way to get links and attention. However, arguing like a 12 year old YouTube user is only going to make you look like… well.. a 12 year old. So ensure that you have facts and logical points of view to put across.

3 – Mind Blowing Headline -  The fact that you are reading this now, means that the killer headline has grabbed your attention and guided you into the blog post… like a snake charmer playing his mesmeric tune. If you can write mind blowing headlines, you will get links and attention.

4 – Seasonal/Topical Content -  As long as I have a hole in my bottom, there will be topical and seasonal content getting huge amounts of links. For example, there will be hugely successful blog posts on April 1st that are fakes, spoofs, pranks…. there will be Christmas related blog posts on December 25th… and the week before New Years Day will almost always consist of yearly reviews. Take advantage of these seasonal tricks, and the links will flow like cheap wine.

5 – Celebs -  Don’t worry, I am not suggesting you hire Paris Hilton, despite the fact that I use “whore” in my headline. I am referring to celebs from within your industry, high profile, A-list bloggers and authority based people. Perhaps do a Q&A with them, or perhaps do n interview… just their name alone will attract attention and links.

So there we have it, 5 content techniques that a blindfolded monkey could achieve. Try them today, and enjoy all of those dirty, sexy links…. you dirty devil!