Link Baiting

[jimbo]

I was reading somewhere about something which was called link baiting. I not exactly sure what this is. Could someone please explain link baiting to me.

[sheprd]

In short, 'link baiting' is posting something that will cause people to respond, either positively or negative on their own web site or blog linking back to you post getting you an instant link! At least this is my take on it. Does it actually work though? I believe it does. I used this technique on earthpro.info with a very good response! But, it is a heated topic and easy to step on toes!

[artemis]

In addition to what sheprd said - Basically, it's a link that points to your blog, article, video, downloadable file, etc. that people find of value from their site to yours.

So you can provide good content that people want to link to or inflammatory content that people want to reference and flame.

Hope this helps,

Artemis

[billmcintosh]

An example of this is to post your AdSense earnings on Youtube. ( I know a guy who did something like this )

[wallacevictor]

Originally Posted by sheprd

In short, 'link baiting' is posting something that will cause people to respond, either positively or negative on their own web site or blog linking back to you post getting you an instant link! At least this is my take on it. Does it actually work though? I believe it does. I used this technique on earthpro.info with a very good response! But, it is a heated topic and easy to step on toes!

Hi..Sheprd. Upto now I never heard about this word Link Baiting and it's use. Thanks for posting and sharing this new topic with us. Keep collaborating..

[ayako01]

Link bait is any content or feature within a website that somehow baits viewers to place links to it from other websites.Link bait can be an extremely powerful form of marketing as it is viral in nature.

[egoistic]

To make it simpler, it is a way to get other people interested in your content and use it. The people who syndicate your content usually put a link on your website as their resource. Its another effective way to go viral.