6. • Serious, opinion-forming journalism
• New insight based on in-depth research
• Evergreen content
• Long form content (more than 1000 words)
• List posts
• Why posts
Content that is more likely to acquire links:
7.
8.
9. • Short form
• Entertaining quizzes or videos (these draw
shares more than links)
• No new information
• repeating results of prior studies
• advice that’s not backed by serious study
Content that is less likely to acquire
links
13. Be The Best Answer
• Answer a question people care about
• Promise (and deliver) specific value
• Demonstrate Authority and Credibility
• Back up assertions with case studies and example
• Decide on an update schedule
• Be comprehensive and complete
• Summarize clearly
• Structure well
• Teach effectively
19. Brian Dean’s Skyscraper Technique
• Find Content that’s worth
linking to
• Make it better
• Reach out to people who
might want to link to your
new and improved version
23. Summary
Actively work on building links
Reach out to sites that link to competitors
Follow up on unlinked mentions
Skyscraper technique
24. Great Resources:
• Skyscraper technique: Brian Dean
– http://backlinko.com/skyscraper-technique
• Neil Patel and Eric Siu on Marketing School:
– https://www.producthunt.com/podcasts/marketing-school-
learn-the-fundamentals-of-quality-link-building