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I am writing this post as so many are using the buzz word linkbait. I have heard many different opinions in regards to link bait but fact is if done well it is a good marketing tool. Why is link baiting so popular that even seo companies offer this service ? The reason is backlinks. The term link bait came up a short while ago where as the technique has been around for years.

What is linkbaiting ? Link baiting is to create something or a piece of information that will get people to link to you. Most common forms of link bait are giving away free designs, free plugins, free tools, free information, or anything that webmasters need and like to use or show on their websites, blogs and forums. Each will have a backlink to the “developer”.

A simple list of link baiting tools to get you started :

1.) Create, or pay for some one to develop a Wordpress plugin that is useful to all bloggers. This will surely get you loads of backlinks.
2.) Give away a free website template. Compared to buying links this is a very cheap option.
3.) Write articles. Good articles generate thousands of backlinks. GOOD articles…
4.) Make a quizz or surevy. Creating a good design is important..
5.) Break news. Be the first in your nieche and a good resource
6.) Offer free ebooks. There are loads of ebooks in the WWW that can be used free of charge for this purpose.

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