LINK POPULARITY


Why It’s Important and How to Get Links

Link popularity is one of the most important elements in an Internet marketing campaign. In a recent survey by SEOmoz.org, industry professionals ranked both external and internal linking strategy of "high importance".

Developing a solid internal link structure, as well as knowing the art of obtaining good links, will have a substantial effect on the success of any web marketing strategy

Link popularity has many benefits, the most important of which is improved ranking in search engines:

  • increased authority in Google
  • opportunities for referrals, increased brand awareness
  • creating “buzz” 

The two most common ways for companies to develop links are to ask for them or to purchase them; Sometimes companies will receive links due to an outside circumstance, such as an online news-report.

Earning our Internet Marketing degree will equip you with the skills needed to prepare an effective Internet marketing campaign.