Backlink guides

Everything we know about finding and building backlinks for free, written for site owners rather than SEO agencies. Start with whichever fits where you are.

How to find websites for backlinksThe end-to-end AnyBacklink flow: get matched with verified owners in your niche and swap a link.5 min read How to get backlinks: the complete guideEvery common link building tactic, and whether it still works.16 min read How to check how many backlinks a website hasFree ways to count backlinks for any site, and how to see which ones are dofollow.4 min read Are link exchanges bad for SEO?What Google actually says, and where the line sits between a normal swap and link spam.4 min read What makes a backlink relevant?How to judge whether a link is worth having before you ask for it.4 min read Dofollow vs nofollow vs sponsored vs UGCWhat each link label means, and which one to use.4 min read How to check if a backlink is liveFree ways to confirm a link exists, is followed, and is still there.4 min read Backlink outreach examplesShort, real messages for asking about a link, and why they work.4 min read

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