Rebecca Kelly of SEOmoz discussed linkbaiting this morning with Cameron Olthuis and Brent Csutoras at SMX Social Media this morning. Something she said gave me pause. She said, “People like to link to things. They like to share.”
I like to link to things, but for different reasons, depending upon the link. The links to the three speakers above are so they see my post, visit, vote and perhaps link back to me. Yes, that’s sharing, but the ulterior motive of getting a link back exists.
So join the exploration of socia media with me and tell me why you link.
Why Do You Link To Others?
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Jason Falls is the director of social media for Doe-Anderson, a brand-building agency in Louisville, Ky., specializing in building brand enthusiasts. A public relations professional by trade and writer by craft, Falls is co-founder of the Social Media Club Louisville. This blog is his own, contains his opinions and observations and does not necessarily reflect those of Doe-Anderson or its clients. For more email him at jason-at-jasonfalls.com.
Hello Jason, Great post plus a Digg
Like most, I kind of want something in return. But I think it all comes down to why you have a website in the first place. Those that have websites for Business purposes or making money in some sort, want the return link and SEO benefit.
Those that just have sites for themselves and is not about an income stream, will link to Share and point to references.
Knowing the value of links and how hard they can be to come by, those in it for business are rare to just give them away freely.
Just my 2 Cents ( or adsense click
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Eric Gehler
October 16th, 2007