Reciprocal Links For New Sites

Originally Published: January, 2004

Editor's Note: For details on finding directories for submission see: Another Way To Improve Link Popularity

Getting reciprocal links for your new site is a classic "Catch 22" proposition: you can't get reciprocal links because your site doesn't have any reciprocal links. This article discusses ways you can get links to your new site.

Note: Throughout this article we refer to "page rank", page rank is Google's measure of a site's link popularity.

Look For Links From Directories First

Directories are more likely to link to you regardless of your incoming link count. Directories are (generally) more concerned with the quality of your content and often don't even request a reciprocal link

To find directories think like your audience and the directories they are likely to use. Here at searchenginepromotionhelp.com our audience is webmasters looking to improve their search rank so we look for links in webmaster resources directories.

Requesting Links From Related Sites

Geting links to your new site from related sites can be tough because others aren't impressed with your link page which has no page rank.

Don't bother with high page rank sites. Sites with a high page rank are unlikely to exchange links unless your content is exceptional. Focus on sites with low (or no) page rank.

Some Tips For Finding Low Page Rank Sites For Link Exchanges:

Link exchange forums often contain posting from sites with no page rank, respond to posts from complimentary sites. Also check forums used by your audience, they may have a section where you can request a link exchange.

Use a search engine other than Google to find related sites. Search for kewyowrds related to your site and a phrase like "link to us" which is often a form for submitting a link request. Sites with these forms are more likely to exchange links with new sites.

When you request a link exchange with a site it's often best to acknowledge your site's lack of links and explain how you are working to improve your page rank.

New sites can find successful link exchanges with some work and imagination. As your page rank climbs you will have more sites asking you for links

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Editor's Note: Arelis link management software is a great tool to use for a successful link popularity campaign.

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