Web4point0
New Member
This is just some quick advice I have for all of you.
If you build websites for customers, avoid using that old tactic where you add a link to your own website in the footer. Google caught on that a long time ago and it's not as effective as it used to be.
Instead, follow these quick steps to figure out where YOU should place the backlinks.
1. Figure Out What Page You Want The Backlink On
Everybody goes for the homepage, and that's fine, but there are other pages on a website you know?
It can be on the about page, on a blog post, you know just think of other pages you can use.
2. Pick A Place that makes sense on the page
Again avoid the footer, but don't just slap the link anywhere on the page. Pick a place that makes sense.
If it's a blog post and the customer site is relevant to your site, that's easy. If it's on the about page, you can probably even mention you built the website at the bottom of the page. "Built By X" or something like that.
3. Decide whether to tell the customer
This is really an ethics thing. You can just add it in there and I've done this myself before. Customers don't really care as long as the site is built well. But if you feel like asking them for their permission first, make sure to phrase it in a way they'll understand.
You now don't just be like "hey can I add a backlink to my website for that juicy link juice?" Come on man they're not going to know what you're talking about.
Instead just ask them if you can add an attribute just saying that you built the website. Say it in a way they'll understand.
That's all I've got for today.
~ @Web4point0
If you build websites for customers, avoid using that old tactic where you add a link to your own website in the footer. Google caught on that a long time ago and it's not as effective as it used to be.
Instead, follow these quick steps to figure out where YOU should place the backlinks.
1. Figure Out What Page You Want The Backlink On
Everybody goes for the homepage, and that's fine, but there are other pages on a website you know?
It can be on the about page, on a blog post, you know just think of other pages you can use.
2. Pick A Place that makes sense on the page
Again avoid the footer, but don't just slap the link anywhere on the page. Pick a place that makes sense.
If it's a blog post and the customer site is relevant to your site, that's easy. If it's on the about page, you can probably even mention you built the website at the bottom of the page. "Built By X" or something like that.
3. Decide whether to tell the customer
This is really an ethics thing. You can just add it in there and I've done this myself before. Customers don't really care as long as the site is built well. But if you feel like asking them for their permission first, make sure to phrase it in a way they'll understand.
You now don't just be like "hey can I add a backlink to my website for that juicy link juice?" Come on man they're not going to know what you're talking about.
Instead just ask them if you can add an attribute just saying that you built the website. Say it in a way they'll understand.
That's all I've got for today.
~ @Web4point0
