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		<title>Don’t let difficulty in link building make you think you should link to just anyone.</title>
		<link>http://www.thesearchguru.com/blog/don%e2%80%99t-let-difficulty-in-link-building-make-you-think-you-should-link-to-just-anyone-work-to-build-one-way-links-and-create-relevant-linking-partners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leslie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you wondering how to link websites so that it benefits you in the search engines? Does it seem like it would be efficient link building to just exchange links with anyone who asks you to?  Beware of being over zealous in your link building efforts.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you wondering how to link websites so that it benefits you in the search engines? Does it seem like it would be efficient link building to just exchange links with anyone who asks you to?  Beware of being over zealous in your link building efforts.</p>
<h2>Don’t let the difficulty in link building drive you to make link building mistakes.</h2>
<blockquote><p>Hello,</p>
<p>I came across your <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/w-define.asp#web-site"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">website</a> <removed>, and would like to propose a link exchange between your site and FXPipCapital.com. FX Pip Capital offers individuals the opportunity to learn FOREX trading from seasoned professional traders. FX Pip Capital also provides daily currency trading signals for those who want to trade currencies, but not full time.</p>
<p>Please consider adding our link to your site on your page: <removed></p>
<p>Here is our linking information:
</p></blockquote>
<p>This email came to one of my clients in the marketing field.  While there is no hard and fast link building handbook to go by, I can tell you that exchanging links with a FOREX trading company would not help 99% of the websites in the world.</p>
<h2>Efficient link building means you need to do relevant link building.</h2>
<p><span id="more-75"></span><br />
How to link websites the best and most efficient way is to link to websites that are relevant to your site.  You will be wasting your time perusing links from websites that have nothing to do with your product or service.  The reason is that search engines not only look at how many links come into a site, but they also look at what those other sites are about.</p>
<p>If you sell lollipops and you build one way links or exchange links from sites about lollipops and candy, the search engines will realize that your site belongs in the same “neighborhood” as those websites.  They will realize that you sell candy, specifically lollipops and that you should rank for the same kinds of terms the other sites that link to you do.</p>
<p>But if you build one way links or exchange links from sites about FOREX trading and other non-related topics for your lollipop site, the search engines will be confused.  Your site talks about lollipops but your links tell them it is not about lollipops.  The search engines will think your site is not as relevant.</p>
<h2>Difficulty in link building can be overcome.</h2>
<p>It can be difficult to build one way links or to find how to link websites to you that are relevant to you, but it is not impossible.  One more efficient link building solution is to hire someone to help you build your links. Companies (like The Search Guru) have professional link builders on staff who are experienced in finding high quality links from related websites.</p>
<p>While there is no link building handbook to guide you in finding links, you can overcome difficulty in link building by simply being persistent.  Continually keep your eyes open for ways to build one way links and relevant link partners. Use common sense when choosing link partners and you will find yourself well on your way to quality, efficient link building. </p>
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		<title>Professional SEO tools (keyword research) lift you above online competition.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Keyword research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Link exchange management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional search engine optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO copywriting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Professional SEO tools, such as keyword research, SEO copywriting and link exchange management lift you above your online competition. Email The Search Guru today to create the best strategy for your company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img align="right" src="http://www.thesearchguru.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/post5.jpg" alt="Professional SEO tools" title="Professional SEO tools" />Professional <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/s-define.asp#search-engine-optimization"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">SEO</a> techniques guide potential customers to your <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/w-define.asp#web-site"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">web site</a> and lift you above your online competition.</strong></p>
<p>Think of professional <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/s-define.asp#search-engine"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">search engine</a> <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/o-define.asp#optimization"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">optimization</a> as a modern day version of Hansel and Gretel leaving breadcrumbs as navigational tools. There are countless web sites out there and SEO experts make the trail between your potential customer’s needs and wants and your products and services as straight and clear cut as possible.<span id="more-5"></span> Hansel used the tools available to him – breadcrumbs and white pebbles – while we use our own sets of tools, including:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/k-define.asp#keyword"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">keyword</a> research</li>
<li>SEO copywriting</li>
<li>link exchange management, including one way links and foundation niche directories</li>
<li>and much more</li>
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<p>Over the next few months, we’ll take the mystery out of these tools and keep you up to date with cutting edge SEO news.</p>
<p><strong>Wait a minute! How can you compare professional SEO tools to Hansel’s breadcrumbs and white pebbles?</strong></p>
<p>Good question! And, really, it’s simple:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/k-define.asp#keyword-research"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">keyword research</a> lets us know what words potential buyers use to find your product so</li>
<li>these keywords let us know which verbal breadcrumbs to place on the web;</li>
<li>effective SEO copywriting lets search engines such as <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/glossary/g-define.asp#google"  class="alinks_links" onclick="return alinks_click(this);" title=""  rel="external">Google</a> see the breadcrumbs and</li>
<li>boost your rankings on the search engine results pages so that</li>
<li>the breadcrumb trails are readily visible to your customers</li>
<li>while link exchange management increases the places where this path can be followed.</li>
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<p>Call us at 440-306-2418 or <a href="mailto:results@thesearchguru.com?subject=Requesting%20free%20SEO%20advice">email us today</a> for more information about how your potential customers can find you.</p>
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