The Ultimate Guide to Link Building
by Eric Ward & Garrett French
Learn how to build high-quality backlinks and dramatically improve your search engine rankings and organic traffic.
The web today is comprised of trillions of links: links between websites, links within social media venues like Facebook and Twitter, and even links in email inboxes. Who links to a site and how they link to it is one of the most important factors that search engines rely on when ranking results. But how do digital marketers control this critical process? Link building expert Eric Ward and online marketer Garrett French provide the answers. Simplifying the complex world of web links, Ward and French show you, step by step, how to employ a strategic link-building campaign to attract high-quality links, drive more organic traffic, and dramatically boost your search rank. This one-of-a-kind guide details a variety of link building tools, tactics, and techniques, illustrated by real-world case studies, insightful expert interviews, and valuable resources. Ward leaves no opportunity unexplored, and no link-building questions unanswered.
Link. Rank. Profit.
Sharing little-known techniques for effective link building via social media platforms, blogs, strategic partnerships, public relations, articles, and more, Eric Ward teaches digital marketers which link-building techniques will maximize the quality links that point to their site, allowing them to charm both search engines and customers. The guide also reveals which outdated methods to avoid, saving you time and effort. This comprehensive resource is your blueprint for creating a powerful backlink portfolio that stands the test of time and drives sustainable growth.
What The Experts Are Saying:
“Eric Ward has been building links and educating people on how to do it the right way since before even search engines decided links were important. Read and learn!”
– Danny Sullivan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SearchEngineLand.com
“Eric Ward is hands-down the smartest thinker in the space when it comes to link building. I guarantee this book will open up any mental blocks you’ve had about where to get started and set you on a path to becoming a link magnet.”
– Mike Grehan, Publisher of Search Engine Watch and ClickZ.com
“If you’re in SEO and take your job seriously, you know Eric and Garrett. When Eric and Garrett talk about link building, you listen. The only issue when they talk is that there’s too much genius to write it all down. So when they do the writing down for you, you buy the book and read it. Twice. At least. You won’t regret it.”
– Joost de Valk, Founder and CEO of Yoast.com
“Eric is the undisputed master of quality link building. We’ve worked together for years and he’s frequently surprised me with new insights and little known (and easily executed) strategies to build our customers’ backlink portfolios.”
– Richard Stokes, CEO of AdGooroo.com and author of Mastering Search Advertising
About the Authors:
Eric Ward founded the Web’s first link-building and content-publicity service in 1994, called NetPOST. Today, he provides strategic-linking consulting and training via EricWard.com. Ward, a.k.a. LinkMoses, publishes a private linking tactics newsletter called LinkMoses Private and has developed content linking strategies for major organizations like PBS.org, WarnerBros, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and TVGuide.com. Eric has spoken at over 150 web industry events and is a frequent contributor to search industry news sites like SearchEngineLand.com and SearchEngineWatch.com. His expertise is second to none.
Garrett French is the founder of Citation Labs, a boutique agency that specializes in custom link-building tools and services to solve large-scale marketing problems. He is also a highly sought-after online marketing consultant working with major companies in customer relationship management, consumer packaged goods, and online health information. His practical, real-world experience complements Ward’s foundational principles perfectly.
Why the Ultimate Guide to Link Building is a Must-Have
In the evolving landscape of digital marketing, a strong backlink profile remains a cornerstone of successful SEO. Many marketers and business owners struggle with outdated or risky link-building tactics that can harm their website’s ranking rather than help it. The Ultimate Guide to Link Building provides a safe, ethical, and highly effective framework for building links that Google and other search engines value. It teaches you to think like a publisher, not a spammer, ensuring your efforts lead to sustainable, long-term growth and a solid foundation for your online presence.
What’s In It for You? The Key Benefits
By learning from Eric Ward and Garrett French, you gain an immense competitive advantage. The knowledge in this guide allows you to stop wasting time on ineffective strategies and start focusing on what truly moves the needle. You will learn to attract high-quality links that drive targeted traffic, improve your search engine authority, and ultimately, increase your profits. This guide is your key to a more predictable and successful SEO strategy. It’s an investment in your business’s future, providing a skill set that will continue to be invaluable for years to come.
Course Highlights: Practical and Actionable Content
This comprehensive guide stands out for its practicality. Instead of abstract theory, it provides a wealth of actionable content. You will find detailed tactics for everything from content outreach and digital public relations to leveraging social media for link acquisition. The inclusion of expert interviews provides a diverse range of perspectives and real-world success stories. Furthermore, the guide is filled with a variety of link building tools and resources that you can use immediately to implement the strategies. This is a complete toolkit for anyone serious about improving their SEO and online visibility.
Who Should Read This Guide?
The Ultimate Guide to Link Building is an essential resource for a broad audience of digital professionals. It is a perfect fit for:
- 📈 SEO Professionals and Consultants: To stay ahead of the curve and master advanced, ethical link-building techniques that deliver superior results for clients.
- 💼 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: To learn how to acquire high-quality backlinks and build online authority without relying on expensive agencies.
- ✍️ Content Creators and Bloggers: To learn how to get their content discovered and linked to by authoritative websites, driving more traffic and visibility.
- 📚 Students and Aspiring Marketers: To build a foundational understanding of one of the most critical components of modern SEO.
Dominate Search Rankings
The ultimate outcome of applying the lessons from this guide is a complete transformation of your website’s search performance. You will move from being a passive participant in the digital world to an active, strategic player. The knowledge and techniques you gain will allow you to build a powerful and resilient backlink profile that will drive consistent, high-quality traffic to your site. You will no longer fear Google updates or be left behind by competitors. Instead, you will have a clear, proven plan for dominating search rankings, boosting your authority, and achieving long-term profitability. This guide is your definitive solution for mastering link building and securing your place at the top.