Links to your website around the Internet on other websites are points of reference for Google. They act as strong referrals to encourage Google to give you higher ranking in regular search - though not guaranteed of course. (Google's secret sauce - an honest and relevant algorithm - would be compromised if they did.)
A best practice to better Google Search ranking is building your links. This can be done simply by putting some time in, finding relevant, quality websites that would link to yours.
"Relevant" and "quality" is specific to you in many instances. Here are some examples of websites that are important and could work for you.
College and University sites
- these are considered a big authority to Google. Opportunities can be articles, directories and blogs on their websites
- through being a source, supplier, sponsor and other
Government sites
- these can be local, provincial or national sites. Many have business directories. If you need local search juice consent rate on local... Need national search juice consent rate on national...
Directories sites
- well used directories count. Yellowpages still ranks well with Google, local directories can be good...
Suppliers sites
- industry links show your site is connected with your industry. Ask suppliers for links as a dealer or partner
Customers sites
- sometimes your customers have blogs or directories of business partners
Review sites
- Google Plus, Yelp, Trip Advisor reviews are very relevant to Google. Ask your customers for their input and kudos online
Need help building links online?
Arrowfinger does offer Link Building Research and Services from $199. Find out more by emailing hello@arrowfinger.ca