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Aug 8
11m 38s

This ‘Useless’ SEO Tactic Might Actually...

Edward Sturm
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764: Most SEOs believe reciprocal backlinks are worthless. I explain why a small minority believes them to be anything but.

I explain what reciprocal backlinks are, how to do them, what not to do, and why they may actually carry SEO value.

You’ll learn:
- What reciprocal backlinks actually are
- Why Google says they’re risky - and when they’re not
- How to use them without hurting your site
- Real data from large-scale backlink studies
- Tips for doing it naturally and effectively

⭐️ From - https://websitesquadron.com/packages/wordpress-seo-support/seo-backlinker/backlinks/cross-page-reciprocal-backlink/

💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/

00:00 Introduction to Reciprocal Backlinks
00:40 Understanding PageRank and Link Juice
03:04 Benefits of Reciprocal Backlinks
04:29 Case Studies and Evidence
05:26 Best Practices and What to Avoid
06:53 How to Implement Reciprocal Backlinks
09:20 Personal Insights

The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/

#blackhatseo #linkbuilding #searchengineoptimization #backlinks

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